Unisphere GmbH

Two weeks ago we had the pleasure of spending three days in London attending two amazing events - the Aerial Cities event organized by Lorenzo Murzilli, Eszter Kovács and the whole DroneTalks.online team, and the eVTOL Insights event where our CEO Christoph Schlettig was invited to speak on a panel about #eVTOL initial operations. We Unisphere GmbH have been part of the advisory board of #AerialCities since the first edition and are happy to contribute to such a great format that brings together all the great minds in the drone industry, combining interesting talks with very different perspectives and great networking opportunities. Not to forget to thank Barbara Pareglio for hosting us in such a wonderful place! Our CCO, Dr. Christoph Selig Selig, had the pleasure of moderating a panel on "Enabling BVLOS Operations at Scale". The panel focused on various support services that help operators standardize and optimize their BVLOS flights, including organizations such as Dimetor, Kongsberg Geospatial, ResilienX and ENAC - Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile. 💡 A summary on our impression of these days It is great to see that the industry is maturing and we are seeing more and more BVLOS applications that provide real value to end users, including offshore deliveries, inspection of linear infrastructure and many more. A very positive takeaway from our three days in London is the incredibly positive feedback we received for our simulation-based flight planning technology, which significantly improves BVLOS #flightplanning by incorporating detailed drone #performancemodels, flight #trajectory #simulation, high-resolution #weather data and elevation models to create an accurate #digitaltwin of a flight that serves as the basis for automated weather risk assessment and pilot task automation - in short, our #digitalcopilot for #BVLOS #drone operations

Exploring Day 2 of Urban Air Mobility at Aerial Cities 2024! Day 2 at Aerial Cities 2024 in #London begins with three exciting sessions delving into the critical topics shaping the future of #aerialmobility!  1️⃣Airspace Modernisation and the Governance Layers Challenge: How Are State, Regional and Local Authorities Winning the Coordination Challenge? Speakers: Lorenzo Murzilli, Founder and CEO at Murzilli Consulting; Paul Kennedy, Head of Aviation Infrastructure at the Irish Aviation Authority; Marielies Becker, Senior Manager for Innovation Aerospace at Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH; Larissa Haas, UAS Policy Coordinator, Strategy and Innovation Unit at Federal Office of Civil Aviation Switzerland FOCA; Colin Chesterton, Manager, Airspace Modernisation Delivery at the UK Civil Aviation Authority; and Sergio David Díaz Martínez, Aerospace Engineer at Parque Tecnológico Fuerteventura. This session spotlighted the interplay between state, regional, and local authorities as they tackle the intricate challenge of modernising airspace governance for #drone operations and #AAM.  2️⃣Enabling BVLOS Operations at Scale: How Do We Get Authorities on Board?   Speakers: Dr. Christoph Selig, Co-Founder and CCO at Unisphere GmbH; Thomas Neubauer, Co-Founder and CEO at Dimetor; Andrew Carter, Co-Founder and CEO at ResilienX; Thomas Jimenez, Market Director of UAS at Kongsberg Geospatial; and Giovanni Di Antonio, FRAeS, Director of the Technological Innovation Department at ENAC - Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile.  With a focus on scaling #BVLOS operations, this panel dove into the operational, regulatory, and economic strategies necessary to unlock widespread adoption.  Key points included leveraging the #SORA framework to address #safety and #riskmanagement, demonstrating compliance through robust and data-driven proofs, and more. 3️⃣Conversation with Drone Service Users: The Needs of Maritime Operations   Speakers: Matthias Gronstedt, Managing Director at HHLA Sky GmbH; Marcus Ihle, O&M Innovation & Conception Lead at EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG; Richard Boden, Director of Business Unit at Murzilli Consulting; Connor Lyons, Innovation Lead at Associated British Ports; and Mathias Lieblein Rørbæk Vinter, Head of Drone Excellence at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics.  This session featured a dynamic discussion on how #drones have transformed #maritime operations, offering insights into their use for surveillance, logistics, and maintenance in demanding environments. Key topics included success stories from maritime drone applications and how they can inspire urban integration as well as challenges and best practices for scaling drone solutions to city-wide environments. Missed these discussions? Stay tuned for session highlights and exclusive insights!  #AerialCities #AerialCities2024 #UrbanMobility #DroneTechnology #FutureCities #SmartMobility

Last week, we spent our annual offsite with the team in the Alps 🏔️ to reflect on our current strategy, the way we work together, and work on our goals for 2025 🎯. The two and a half days were filled with various workshop sessions, team building activities, and joint cooking sessions. Like last year, we were incredibly lucky with the weather ☀️, allowing us to hold most of the workshop outside with a scenic view of the Alps. We started with a reflection on the WHY of Unisphere, which was one outcome of last year’s offsite and states our mission: "Unlocking NextGen Aviation". One year later, we’re still very happy with it. Why? Let's break it down a bit more to share our perspective on the world and how we position ourselves: Unlock 🔓: At Unisphere, we specialize in simulation-based flight planning that integrates top-notch weather data to automate pilot tasks. We achieve this by developing aircraft performance models, high-performance trajectory simulation technology, and transforming operational weather expertise into scalable software. NextGen 🤖: We work across all types of new aviation, from drones to eVTOLs to HAPS flying in the stratosphere. We also collaborate with traditional aviation to enhance operations with cutting-edge technology. Aviation 🛩️: At our core, Unisphere is an aviation company that speaks the language of aviators, with a deep understanding of operational needs. With our background in the Solar Impulse project, where much of our team was involved in the first solar-powered flight around the world, we understand unique operational challenges and merge this expertise with aerospace engineering to deliver digital, technology-driven solutions. Of course, we didn’t only work but also had fun 🎉 and enjoyed our time together in the Alps. Supported by our Unisphere Spotify playlist 🎶 (find it in the comments), our playlist reflects the diversity of our team, which we believe is key to success by embracing different perspectives to create truly valuable solutions Special thanks to Paul Scheipl for organizing and moderating the workshop!

🚀 NOVA 2.2 Release Announcement 🚀 This new release delivers powerful new tools to streamline planning, maximize safety, and optimize operational efficiency for our customers in the #drone, #eVTOL and #vertiport domain. ✨ New Features in NOVA 2.2 𝐌𝐚𝐩 & 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 Access new data layers, including: - Total Cloud Cover - Surface Temperatures - Wind Barbs & Speeds - Accumulated Precipitation 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟒𝟖-𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Visualize up to 48 hours of weather conditions using the enhanced slider functionality, empowering proactive decision-making. 🛠️ Enhanced Features in NOVA 2.2 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 Adjust the map view to your screen for optimal situational awareness. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Reverse Route: Flip route direction from *.kml files with one click. - Uniform Waypoint Altitude: Apply consistent altitudes across all waypoints instantly. 📩 Contact us today to learn more or start your free trial.

Next week my colleague Michael Anger and I will be attending the EASA - EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency IAM Implementation Forum. I am very much looking forward to meeting the various #European stakeholders in the #IAM field and discussing the current state of our industry and what it needs to take off on a larger scale. If you are interested in drone #flightplanning, #weather risk management for #drones, #eVTOL and #vertiports, and why #simulation technology and performance modelling are key enablers for automation in #BVLOS flight operations, please feel free to contact us. We are happy to share our latest developments and discuss integration with other systems. 

🚀 NEW RELEASE: NOVA 2.1 Now Available! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the release of NOVA 2.1, packed with new and improved features designed to enhance your simulation accuracy and operational planning. Here’s what’s new: ✨ New in NOVA New Performance Models: Now simulate with even greater accuracy thanks to advanced models that reflect real-world behavior of multicopter and fixed-wind aircraft across various flight phases. Icing Potential Parameter: Stay ahead of adverse weather! Our new “Icing Potential” parameter allows for granular gradation, ranging from 0% (no icing) to 100% (severe icing), which can be incorporated into your limit sets. 🔧 Improved in NOVA Enhanced simulation accuracy: Benefit from more precise wind impact calculations during BVLOS route simulations, thanks to our updated performance models. Usage on mobile devices: improved UI/UX making it easier to use NOVA on tablets and phones for in-field checks Radar functionality: Improved loading times for radar layer for smoother slider usage Unisphere continues to lead in automating flight planning and weather risk management, providing the tools you need for safer, more efficient drone flight operations. Try NOVA 2.1 today! https://lnkd.in/eQREjsyY

Read the recap of Michael Anger on the Intergeo & Unmanned Systems Stage.

Unisphere is back in the air! Join us this #October for a chance to connect with our team in person. Dr. Christoph Selig will be in Dubai from October 7th to 10th, attending the AIRTAXI World Congress. He will also be in Cologne alongside Michael Anger to participate in the EASA IAM Implementation Forum event from October 22nd to 23rd. Meanwhile, Christoph Schlettig and Grigory Rotshteyn will be attending AIRTEC | 08-10 OCT 2024 | MESSE AUGSBURG, with Christoph delivering a talk on October 8th. Safe travels, and see you soon!

Great to see that the use of drones is becoming more and more a reality. Interesting read in the Handelsblatt article (German Only) about the use of drones by Deutsche Bahn to monitor infrastructure, partly replacing helicopters. Great use case and hopefully just one of many in Germany that will start using #drones to oprimize company processes. The article also talks about distances up to 150km, which will be very interesting from an operational point of view, as #flight #planning for #BVLOS operations over #longdistances is quite challenging, taking into account drone capabilities, operational limitations and the impact of wind on flight time and energy consumption. This is where Unisphere comes in, providing simulation-based flight planning to ensure that flights over such distances are conducted in the safest possible manner, while at the same time significantly reducing the planning burden on pilots. #DigitalCoPilot #Simulation #FlightPlanning #Weather

Last week, the #KAIROS consortium had the incredible opportunity to end the 2nd bi-annual meeting touring Zurich Airport Ltd and Swiss International Air Lines offices to get a firsthand look at the daily operations that keep this major hub running smoothly. ✈ A truly enriching experience for the team that help us understand the industry’s practical #weather challenges. ✨ Thanks to Mike Brügger and his colleagues for the insightful tour and to Unisphere for hosting such an engaging meeting! Curious to see the highlights? 📷 Check out the photos on our website: https://bit.ly/3ZwWxyo Looking forward to the next gathering in February! #AI #Aviation #Innovation #ZurichAirport #SwissAirlines #Unisphere #SESAR3JU