To Revolutionize the Testing of Electromagnetic Systems in Large Vessels, Aircrafts and Road Vehicles.
Odense, Denmark, 19th September 2024 - Quadsat, Aalborg University, and The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) have received a total of 30 million kroner in backing from the Danish Innovation Fund, which invests in solutions of the future.
The DRONES project aims to improve the performance and reliability ofsensors and communications systems in large vessels, aircrafts or road vehicles. The goal is to create a drone-based solution capable of in-situ radio testing and electromagnetic (EM) signature characterization, which allows the electromagnetic systems in the different objects to be tested while in operation mode. This will empower the industry (such as maritime, aerospace, automotive and defense, and associated companies) with enhanced capabilities for evaluating their critical electromagnetic systems.
Joakim Espeland, CEO, Quadsat, commented: “Ensuring effective operation of electromagnetic systems is absolutely critical for maintaining communications, ensuring reliable and effective operation, and remaining resilient to threats. Today, there is no fast, cost-efficient and easy solution to do this at scale. Existing methods require the ships, aircrafts, and road vehicles to be delivered to a designated test facility.”
Innovationsfonden, Quadsat, Aalborg University, and SDU will work together on the project, which is anticipated to not only save the industry money, but also have a positive impact on sustainability by dramatically reducing emissions.
Gert Frølund Pedersen, Aalborg University, added: “The combination of Quadsat’s existing knowledge and experience using drones to test ground antennas for satcoms, with the expertise and research capabilities within both SDU and Aalborg University makes this a particularly interesting project and I’m sure it will have a wide-reaching positive impact, both in Denmark, and on a global scale.”
The DRONES project was officially kicked off with a launch event at HC. Andersen airport in Odense on Wednesday 18th of September.
The DRONES project aims to improve the performance and reliability ofsensors and communications systems in large vessels, aircrafts or road vehicles. The goal is to create a drone-based solution capable of in-situ radio testing and electromagnetic (EM) signature characterization, which allows the electromagnetic systems in the different objects to be tested while in operation mode. This will empower the industry (such as maritime, aerospace, automotive and defense, and associated companies) with enhanced capabilities for evaluating their critical electromagnetic systems.
Joakim Espeland, CEO, Quadsat, commented: “Ensuring effective operation of electromagnetic systems is absolutely critical for maintaining communications, ensuring reliable and effective operation, and remaining resilient to threats. Today, there is no fast, cost-efficient and easy solution to do this at scale. Existing methods require the ships, aircrafts, and road vehicles to be delivered to a designated test facility.”
Innovationsfonden, Quadsat, Aalborg University, and SDU will work together on the project, which is anticipated to not only save the industry money, but also have a positive impact on sustainability by dramatically reducing emissions.
Gert Frølund Pedersen, Aalborg University, added: “The combination of Quadsat’s existing knowledge and experience using drones to test ground antennas for satcoms, with the expertise and research capabilities within both SDU and Aalborg University makes this a particularly interesting project and I’m sure it will have a wide-reaching positive impact, both in Denmark, and on a global scale.”
The DRONES project was officially kicked off with a launch event at HC. Andersen airport in Odense on Wednesday 18th of September.
About Quadsat
Trusted by industry leaders, Quadsat makes highly accurate antenna testing accessible, which enables optimized network and hardware performance. Quadsat's solution combines state-of-the-art drone technology, a custom RF payload and bespoke software, and has been custom-built for RF equipment testing. The technology is fully automated, flexible and location independent capable of scaling and transforming how antennas are tested. The Quadsat team consists of experts in robotics and radio frequency resulting in a solution that meets the specifications for testing satellite antennas. Quadsat is backed by Space Tech focused Seraphim Space, IQ Capital, and Danish state Vaekstfonden. More information about Quadsat is available at www.quadsat.com
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark welcomed the first students onto the campus in Odense in September 1966. It now has five faculties with more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. More information is available at https://www.sdu.dk/en
About Aalborg University
Aalborg University conduct world-class research in areas ranging from communication, antennas, control systems, AI, sound, cybersecurity and robotics. Our research delivers outstanding contributions to the world.More information is available at: https://www.es.aau.dk/
About Innovationsfonden
Innovationsfonden invests in entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses that create value for Denmark, as well as delivering new solutions to society’s biggest challenges.
Media Contact:
Helen Weedon
+44 7733 231922
hw@quadsat.com
Trusted by industry leaders, Quadsat makes highly accurate antenna testing accessible, which enables optimized network and hardware performance. Quadsat's solution combines state-of-the-art drone technology, a custom RF payload and bespoke software, and has been custom-built for RF equipment testing. The technology is fully automated, flexible and location independent capable of scaling and transforming how antennas are tested. The Quadsat team consists of experts in robotics and radio frequency resulting in a solution that meets the specifications for testing satellite antennas. Quadsat is backed by Space Tech focused Seraphim Space, IQ Capital, and Danish state Vaekstfonden. More information about Quadsat is available at www.quadsat.com
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark welcomed the first students onto the campus in Odense in September 1966. It now has five faculties with more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. More information is available at https://www.sdu.dk/en
About Aalborg University
Aalborg University conduct world-class research in areas ranging from communication, antennas, control systems, AI, sound, cybersecurity and robotics. Our research delivers outstanding contributions to the world.More information is available at: https://www.es.aau.dk/
About Innovationsfonden
Innovationsfonden invests in entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses that create value for Denmark, as well as delivering new solutions to society’s biggest challenges.
Media Contact:
Helen Weedon
+44 7733 231922
hw@quadsat.com