Summary
- Closed for EoI
- Profile Type
- Research & Development Request
- POD Reference
- RDRTR20250814005
- Term of Validity
- 14 August 2025 - 14 August 2026
- Company's Country
- Turkey
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- Belgium
- Czechia
- Switzerland
- Lithuania
- France
- Croatia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Bulgaria
- Ireland
- Estonia
- Romania
- Canada
- Norway
- Germany
- South Africa
- Spain
- Iceland
- Poland
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Italy
- Latvia
- Greece
- Hungary
- Finland
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General information
- Short Summary
- This project proposes the development of a mobile drone communication system designed to overcome the limitations of conventional fixed ground stations. Traditional systems are restricted by static placement and limited range, which reduces drone effectiveness in dynamic or inaccessible environments. This solution introduces a stabilized, auto-tracking communication unit mounted on moving platforms—such as vehicles or boats—enabling real-time drone control and telemetry even while in motion.
- Full Description
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The project focuses on designing and prototyping a mobile drone communication system that overcomes the limitations of fixed ground stations. Conventional systems are constrained by static placement and limited range, which reduces effectiveness in dynamic or inaccessible environments. The proposed solution introduces a stabilized, auto-tracking communication system mounted on mobile platforms, enabling real-time drone control and telemetry even while the host vehicle or vessel is in motion. A key advantage is rapid deployment capability, allowing immediate operation at the incident site without delays associated with installing and configuring stationary infrastructure.
Key Components
High Gain Directional Antenna System: Configurable for L/S/C-band operation with dual-polarity outputs, enabling MIMO-based communication. Designed for scalable deployment in emergency response and environmental monitoring.
Stabilized Tracking Antenna Unit: Multi-axis gimbal system with real-time GPS and IMU feedback, ensuring continuous line-of-sight communication with drones during platform movement.
Mobile Communication Hub: Integration of RF modules (L/S/C-band), LTE/5G fallback, and edge computing for autonomous drone control and data relay.
Auto-Tracking Software Suite: Predictive algorithms and real-time data fusion for seamless drone tracking, even in complex terrain or maritime conditions.
Use Cases
Disaster Response: Enables mobile drone operations directly at incident sites such as earthquake zones or wildfire fronts, bypassing damaged infrastructure and extending operational range.
Search and Rescue: Supports dynamic drone deployment from rescue vehicles or boats, improving coverage and reducing response time.
Mobile Surveillance: Facilitates real-time monitoring of critical infrastructure, borders, or maritime zones from moving platforms.
The development approach leverages multidisciplinary expertise in RF systems, antenna design, and mobile platform integration, with the objective of delivering a modular, scalable, and field-ready solution for emergency responders, civil protection units, and industrial operators. - Advantages and Innovations
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The mobile drone communication system is designed to maintain stable, long-range communication with drones from moving platforms. Key innovations include:
Dynamic Stabilization: Real-time compensation for vehicle or vessel movement using a multi-axis gimbal and sensor fusion.
Auto-Tracking Algorithms: Predictive drone tracking based on telemetry, GPS, and inertial data, ensuring uninterrupted control.
Modular RF Integration: Support for L/S/C-band modules with fallback to LTE/5G, enabling flexible deployment across diverse terrains and jurisdictions.
Rapid Deployment: Immediate operation at the incident site without delays associated with installation and configuration, making it suitable for time-critical missions.
In contrast to conventional ground stations, this system enables drone operations directly at the point of need—extending operational range, improving responsiveness, and reducing dependency on static infrastructure. - Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
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The project seeks a partner to co-develop and validate the system in real-world scenarios. The ideal collaborator would:
Provide expertise in drone platform integration, particularly in flight control systems and telemetry optimization.
Support field testing in disaster-prone or remote environments such as mountainous, coastal, or dense urban areas.
Contribute to software development for mission planning.
Collaborate on regulatory alignment strategies.
Assist in market entry and demonstration activities, particularly within civil protection and emergency response sectors.
In exchange, the development team will provide access to antenna designs, RF integration modules, and stabilization algorithms. The objective is to establish a balanced collaboration that combines complementary expertise to deliver a robust, export-ready solution. - Stage of Development
- Under development
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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he project seeks a partner to co-develop and validate the system in real-world scenarios. The ideal partner would:
Bring expertise in drone platform integration, particularly in flight control systems and telemetry optimization.
Support field testing in disaster-prone or remote environments, including mountainous, coastal, or urban areas.
Contribute to software development for mission planning.
Collaborate on regulatory alignment strategies.
Assist in market entry and demonstration activities, especially within civil protection and emergency response sectors.
The development team will provide access to antenna designs, RF integration modules, and stabilization algorithms. The aim is to establish a balanced collaboration that combines complementary expertise to deliver a robust, export-ready solution. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- University
- R&D Institution
- Big company
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Call details
- Framework program
- Eureka
- Call title and identifier
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- Eurostars
- Eureka for Disaster resilience, response and recovery projects - Coordinator required
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No
- Deadline for EoI
- Deadline of the call
- Eureka
- Eureka for Disaster resilience, response and recovery projects
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 01002003 - Electronic engineering
- Market keywords
- 01006005 - Other communications (not elsewhere classified)
- Targeted countries
- Belgium
- United Kingdom
- Czechia
- Switzerland
- Lithuania
- France
- Croatia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Bulgaria
- Ireland
- Estonia
- Romania
- Canada
- Norway
- Germany
- South Africa
- Spain
- Iceland
- Poland
- Singapore
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Italy
- Latvia
- Greece
- South Korea
- Hungary
- Finland