Autonomous drones for wildlife-proof airports
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | FLOX Robotics AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 820 000 |
| Project duration | November 2022 - November 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Advanced digitalization - Enabling technologies |
| Call | Advanced digitization for autonomous airport |
Important results from the project
The project met the objectives of developing and validating an autonomous drone solution for wildlife management at airports. The results showed that the system effectively detects and scares wildlife from airport areas, aiming to reduce the risk of wildlife collisions and provide cost savings compared to traditional methods. Other key results include improved AI algorithms and strengthened collaboration with industry contacts that will help the product´s commercialization in the next stage.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to lead to safer and more cost-effective airport security through autonomous wildlife management, reduced risks of wildlife collisions and reduced costs for manual patrols. The technology has potential to scale globally and inspire more actors in the aviation industry. In addition, the solution opens up applications in other areas and strengthens Swedish innovation in wildlife management with autonomous AI systems.
Approach and implementation
The project was implemented according to plan with a clear structure in five work packages: technical validation, impact measurement, integration into work processes, communication and project management. All activities followed the schedule, and no major unexpected events occurred. The collaboration between FLOX and Swedavia worked well, which contributed to the success of the project. The results developed as intended, with positive feedback from both the target group and stakeholders.