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Tag Archive for: Drones & Aerospace

Launching FlyBlocks – Modular, Customizable UAV Airframe Lineup

23. March 2026/in News/by frederic

Radiate Engineering & Design is launching FlyBlocks, its new production-ready airframe platform for professional UAV applications. Built on Radiate’s experience across numerous UAV development projects, FlyBlocks provides customers with a validated structural and aerodynamic foundation so they can move faster into system integration, mission validation, and operational deployment.

Radiate will showcase FlyBlocks publicly for the first time at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf, 24–26 March 2026.

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XPONENTIAL Europe Highlights Bundled Expertise for UAS Certification

17. February 2026/in News/by frederic

XPONENTIAL Europe has recently published an article highlighting the importance of bundled expertise in complex UAS certification projects. The article outlines how integrating engineering, safety, and regulatory capabilities can significantly reduce friction and risk when navigating European certification requirements.

Radiate Engineering & Design is pleased to be featured in this context together with UASolutions and Delta System Solutions.

At XPONENTIAL Europe 2026, the three companies will share a joint booth and present a coordinated approach that aligns:

  • UAS design and structural engineering
  • Safety and system assurance
  • Regulatory strategy and certification pathways

This integrated perspective supports manufacturers in addressing standards such as EUROCAE ED-325, SORA, and EASA Special Conditions for Light UAS early in the development process which enables more predictable and efficient paths toward compliant UAS operations.

The full article can be found here.

We look forward to engaging with industry partners and discussing practical approaches to certification-driven development at XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf.

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Radiate and UASolutions Partnership Announcement

20. May 2025/in News/by frederic

We’re pleased to announce a new partnership between UASolutions and Radiate Engineering & Design AG. By combining Radiate’s expertise in structural engineering, prototyping, testing and manufacturing with UASolutions’ deep knowledge of drone regulations and operational requirements, we aim to provide comprehensive support for companies developing advanced drone technologies.

This collaboration is designed to help drone manufacturers meet regulatory and technical challenges with confidence. Together, we offer a unique blend of capabilities – from early-stage engineering to flight authorisation – ensuring a streamlined path to compliance and innovation.

One of the key focuses of our partnership is supporting manufacturers aiming to certify their drones under EASA’s Special Condition Light-UAS for medium risk operations in SAIL IV. Subparts C & D of this framework cover Structures and Design, with detailed Means of Compliance published in EUROCAE ED-325 Vol. 1.

With Radiate and UASolutions working together, drone companies now have an experienced team to guide them through these demanding requirements.

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Launching the UAV Division & Accelerating Innovation in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

8. May 2023/in News/by frederic

We are very proud to announce that as of today, Radiate Engineering & Design is launching the UAV Division, a special service unit dedicated to advancing the design, engineering, and certification of lightweight Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

With the global civil drone market projected to reach nearly $56 billion by 2030, the UAV Division aims to capitalize on this emerging industry’s vast potential. Leveraging Switzerland’s expertise in UAV technology and its strong academic foundation, Radiate Engineering & Design offers comprehensive services, including aerodynamic and structural optimization, simulation-driven engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, certification support, and business development.

The UAV Division is led by Timothy Habermacher, a seasoned expert in the UAV industry and mechanical engineering. About the idea behind the UAV Division, he says:
“Our ultimate objective is to guide our clients from concept to production, fostering innovation and empowering their ideas to take flight.”

“And above all else, we just love to see the ideas of our customers take flight”, he adds.

Check out the services of the UAV Division directly on our website – or take the comprehensive assessment about UAV product development if you are a UAV business and would like to know more about how to accelerate your product development.

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Use of drones for doping control

18. March 2022/in News/by frederic

Can anti-doping benefit from the use of drones? This is what our client RigiTech and the International Testing Agency (ITA) are going to find out. Together, they are on a mission and the goal is to test and develop innovative, faster and more environmentally friendly ways of transporting samples in anti-doping.

Find out more about this pilot project in the video.

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Member of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster

11. November 2021/in News/by frederic

We are very pleased to announce that Radiate Engineering & Design becomes a new member of the Swiss Aerospace Cluster (SAC).

The industry network supports the Swiss aerospace and satellite services industry in the transfer of knowledge and technology. The Swiss Aerospace Cluster is an agile network for pooling information across companies, associations and research institutions thereby increasing the organizations’ potential for development and promoting innovative products.

We are happy about our membership and the exchange of knowledge and experience within the SAC.

 

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Symposium Air Mobility 2021

23. September 2021/in News/by frederic

Radiate Engineering & Design participated in the Symposium Air Mobility 2021 in Lucerne. The SAM21 was a networking event highlighting the importance of the Aerospace sector in Switzerland and the relevance of space & drone innovations for mobility solutions of the next decade. As many of our clients come from the Aerospace sector, we were happy to be part of the event and it felt good to meet some real people again after such a long time without events and physical meetings! Many thanks to all participants and especially to the Swiss Aerospace Cluster who made SAM21 a success.

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Drone Industry Association Switzerland

26. August 2021/in News/by frederic

The Drones Industry Association Switzerland (DIAS) represents, supports and promotes its members who offer and export drone-related products and services from Switzerland. DIAS embraces the safe use of drones and seeks to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of drones. We are excited to announce that Radiate Engineering & Design becomes a new member of the DIAS! Looking forward to exploring the possibilities for drone technology, products and services together with the other members. Let’s do this!

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iF Gold Award for the Fotokite Sigma

15. April 2021/in News/by frederic

Radiate client Perspective Robotics wins the iF Gold Award 2021 for its public safety drone, the Fotokite Sigma! The Fotokite Sigma is an actively tethered unmanned aerial system providing Public Safety teams with mission-critical situational awareness from previously unavailable elevated perspectives. Unlimited continuous flight time and launching, flying, and landing with the single push of a button help to save team resources.

Radiate developed a cost-efficient manufacturing process to produce lightweight airframes for the Fototkite Sigma made of carbon composite.

More information about the award can be found here.

(c) Picture by iF International Forum Design GmbH

 

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Perspective Robotics launches the Fotokite Sigma in Europe

9. March 2021/in News/by frederic

After helping numerous emergency departments throughout the United States, Radiate Client Perspective Robotics now brings its fully autonomous aerial intelligence product line, the Fotokite Sigma, to Europe. Designed for fire and emergency response, search & rescue, traffic management, infrastructure & event security, the Fotokite Sigma will help european firefighters and public safety teams to gather fully automatic situational awareness at emergency response sites.

The Fotokite Sigma comes with a lightweight fully carbon fiber airframe and can withstand rainy, snowy, and windy weather conditions while operating for up to 24 hours. Due to an optimized manufacturing process, Radiate has been able to produce small to medium size series of the Fotokite Sigma airframe in the heart of Zurich since 2018.

To accompany the launch in Europe, Perspective Robotics has released a brand new video that shows the Fotokite Sigma in full action.

 

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