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Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI

The world from above – the Fraunhofer IVI is developing a hovering sensor platform

The octocopter HORUS (HOvering Remote controlled Ultra-light Sensorplatform) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Transportation and Infrastructure Systems IVI in Dresden provides a complete panoramic view and can be applied for photography, videography or thermography. Thanks to its eight rotors, the platform does not only have a higher load capacity, but also an increased reliability, compared to quadrocopters. The air vehicle is a serious alternative to manned and unmanned flying objects which are already in operation. Due to its technical variability and low costs, the octocopter is perfectly suitable for scientific field campaigns.

Research Fields of the Institute

  • Traffic information and live camera systems;
    traffic process analysis - evaluation and optimization;
    disaster management;
    electronic ticketing
  • Energy storage and hydrogen infrastructure;
    mobile fuel cell systems;
    automatic lateral guidance systems;
    monitoring of traffic-related emissions
  • Intermediate vehicles;
    hybrid-electric powertrains and alternative fuels;
    operational concepts for drivers and driver assistance systems; optical guidance;
    lane recognition and obstacle detection;
    life cycle cost analysis (LCC)
  • Locating technologies;
    information;
    communication