Indra has demonstrated the effectiveness of its new UAV collision detection and avoidance system with a series of test flights completed at the Aerohíspalis airfield in Seville.

Developed under the strategic programme of the Galician Aerospace Hub, in partnership with Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía, the technology integrates 360 degree onboard cameras and electronically steered radar to detect aircraft in shared airspace and trigger real-time avoidance manoeuvres.

The system was validated on a multirotor UAV that successfully tracked and responded to the presence of an Indra TARSIS-family drone at distances of up to one kilometre. Test conditions replicated a range of typical UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) scenarios, including different trajectories, altitudes and speeds up to 2,000 metres.

The system's onboard processors support advanced algorithms that enhance decision-making and ensure reliability in complex operations such as drone swarms or mixed manned-unmanned environments.

Indra and Tecnobit-Grupo Oesía are also collaborating on UAV platforms for search and rescue, maritime spill detection and firefighting. Their VTOL-type drones, featuring hybrid propulsion and 20kg payload capacity, aim to meet growing demand for medium-sized systems with extended endurance and flexibility.