BOSDra - Automated first responder drone system

Funding by: Federal Government of Germany under the research program "Research for Civil Security"; Funding Guideline "Applications in Civil Security – Module: Enterprises"
Start 01/2026, Duration: 36 months

Project Information:

The BOSDra project aims to develop an innovative, automated drone system for deployment in critical security situations. The primary objectives include:

Risk-Based Flight Planning: Development of procedures and algorithms for safe and efficient flight route planning for drones in urban operational scenarios.
Dynamic Airspace Coordination: Integration of manned and unmanned aerial vehicles to prevent conflicts and ensure safe operations.
Integration of Regulatory Requirements: Automated compliance with regulations (e.g., SORA, TLS) to enable lawful and secure operations.

Key Focus Areas:

Technology Development for Civil Protection:

Support for authorities and organizations with security responsibilities (BOS) through automated drone systems, such as police, fire departments, and rescue services.
Deployment possibilities in complex, time-critical urban scenarios like major events, traffic monitoring, or search operations.

Research-Driven Innovation:

Development of an automated system for creating risk-based maps and dynamic flight trajectories.
Improvement of interaction between drones and manned aviation.

Practical Application and Standardization:

Testing and integration of developed technologies in real-world scenarios.
Collaboration with the Bavarian Police and other BOS partners to test and refine the system.