This GNSS-free positioning system, developed entirely by our technology centre, is at the forefront internationally as it relies solely on on-board sensors and requires no prior knowledge of the surroundings, external infrastructure or communications with other systems.
CATEC is participating in this EU-funded initiative by deploying two autonomous aerial platforms and developing advanced tools for the inspection and repair of defects in civil infrastructure, such as railways and roads
During the visit, accompanied by the Director-General for the Promotion of Entrepreneurship and Continuing Education, Francisco Javier González Navarro, he was able to see our facilities and technological capabilities at first hand, as well as attend several specially organised technology demonstrations and learn about some of the most significant innovation projects in which we are currently involved.
Our centre was able to explain in person the main features and benefits of this new technology to King Felipe VI, the Head of State, who visited the campaign held at the ‘Álvarez de Sotomayor’ Base in Viator (Almería).
CATEC had an exhibition stand at this international conference held in Seville, where we presented our new drone technology called BRISA, and took part in various panel discussions and sessions as part of the scientific programme.
At these facilities, located in Ames (A Coruña), our centre develops cutting-edge technologies and projects in the field of drones and UAS for security and defence. Since it began operations, it has carried out R&D initiatives with more than 10 companies, as well as other research projects with the Universities of Vigo and A Coruña.
CATEC has made a significant contribution to this European project by developing a system comprising an autonomous drone and navigation and mapping algorithms, enabling safe inspections and the generation of real-time 3D maps that are extremely useful during tunnel construction.
Our Director of Avionics and Systems, Antidio Viguria, and the Manager of ESA BIC Andalucía, Gracia Catalina Piñero, took part in two panel discussions at this leading event in the field of science and innovation in Spain, held in Málaga