May 18, 2026
Cessna 172 Technology Platform at the 6G Summit in Dresden
Ready for the 6G Summit: The Cessna 172 as a technology platform at the International Convention Center
Ready for the 6G Summit: The Cessna 172 as a technology platform during setup at the International Convention Center
The Vodafone Chair at TU Dresden will be showcasing the technology platform at this year’s IEEE 6G Summit, taking place from May 19 to May 20, 2026, at the Dresden International Congress Center, in collaboration with the Chair of Aircraft Engineering at the Institute of Aerospace Engineering. One of the highlights of our exhibition is the Cessna 172 technology platform, which we will use to present the research project to the international professional community.
Test drone mounted on the right wing strut of the technology platform
As part of the exhibition, the Vodafone Chair at TU Dresden will use our Cessna technology platform to demonstrate the forward-looking “Air-Take-Off” research project in practice. This project is a prime example of cutting-edge interdisciplinary research at TU Dresden and is being carried out jointly by the Chair of Air Transport Technology and Logistics, the Vodafone Chair, and our Chair of Aircraft Engineering.
The “Air-Take-Off” project focuses intensively on the research and development of collision avoidance systems for manned aircraft and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). A particular technological focus is on the innovative scenario of drone takeoff. The long-term goal of this research is to ensure the safe coexistence and networked communication of manned and unmanned systems in the complex airspace of tomorrow.
Setup at the convention center is already in full swing. We look forward to demonstrating state-of-the-art communication technology to an international audience. We look forward to seeing you at the 6G Summit in Dresden!
Funded by the European Union and the Free State of Saxony: The “FoFlu” procurement project lays the groundwork for cutting-edge research in the region.
We would like to thank Sächsische Luftfahrt Service GmbH in Kamenz for their support in building and painting this technology platform.