Master's thesis “Concept study for an unmanned flight system in the field of flight inspection”

In the field of innovation, a position is now available for a master's thesis on the topic: “Concept study for an unmanned flight system in the field of flight inspection.”

The Aerodata Group is a leading global provider of flight inspection systems (FIS) for testing and calibrating aeronautical navigation equipment, including instrument landing systems (ILS), VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) beacons, distance measuring equipment (DME), and optical landing aids such as PAPI/VASI. Our systems are integrated into smaller, manned turboprop or jet aircraft and used worldwide by flight inspection service providers. In addition, we supply customized complete solutions for airborne surveillance and reconnaissance missions with manned and unmanned platforms. Key components are our specialized mission systems and remote sensing sensors for real-time situation awareness.

Current developments in the field of flight measurement are increasingly focused on the use of small, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that are capable of performing demanding measurement tasks. Aerodata AG has established the AeroFIS® Flybot family on the market and is continuously developing it further. The aim of this master's thesis is to provide targeted support for the further development of the AeroFIS® Flybot UAS family. The following tasks are to be completed:
 

Your tasks:
 

• Investigation of potential additional measurement tasks and procedures for small UAS in flight measurement through in-depth (literature) research on existing measurement methods, measuring devices, and UAS platforms, followed by an assessment of their applicability
• Analysis of the extent to which measurement methods and evaluation processes in unmanned flight measurement can be further automated
• Analysis of the possibilities for integrating UAS into the airspace of an airport or its immediate surroundings, taking into account existing U-space procedures and evaluating their applicability for the respective UAS
• Practical testing and validation of selected work results – in particular for U-space integration – as part of a flight test with a current model of the AeroFIS® Flybot
• Evaluation of the concept and documentation of the results
   

Your profile:

• Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
• Interest in unmanned aerial systems, automated measurement methods, and aviation-related regulations (e.g., U-Space)
• Basic knowledge of sensor technology, data processing, or system integration is an advantage
• High motivation to learn new topics
• Communication skills, initiative, and creativity
• Good English skills