Frankfurt, May 22, 2023 - Droniq GmbH has received Europe's first operating license for the DJI Dock drone-in-a-box system. With this, Droniq sets the course to enable industrial and BOS customers to perform automated drone operations in the future. In addition to obtaining the operating license for conducting flights beyond the pilot's line of sight (BVLOS), Droniq is taking care of the system's integration into the airspace and secure data processing.
Drone-in-a-box (DIB) systems simplify drone operations. A ground station containing the drone charges it and keeps it ready for operation. As a result, the drone is ready for takeoff at any time. Deployment is also automated. The weatherproof station opens and the drone flies a pre-programmed route. It then returns to the box. A pilot no longer needs to be immediately on site for the mission, which can be carried out remotely. DIBs are particularly suitable for missions in which the drone flies fixed routes beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This results in a wide range of application examples, such as the monitoring of critical infrastructure, the inspection of construction sites or the use of the system by plant fire departments.
With the DJI Dock, the DIB of the world's leading civilian drone manufacturer DJI will enter the European market this summer. Droniq is the first company in Europe to receive an operating license for the system. This enables the full-scale use of the system. In the future, Droniq will make the expertise gained during the application process available to its customers. Initial inquiries for a DJI Dock operating license have already been received. Among them is the chemical company Röhm from Darmstadt.
"Drone-in-a-Box systems are the next development step in the market," says Droniq CEO Jan-Eric Putze. "We want to enable our customers to use these systems for themselves as quickly as possible. Therefore, we are pleased to have been the first company in Europe to demonstrate how to literally get such a system in the air using the DJI Dock. At the same time, by using our technology, we are creating the conditions for our customers to use the DJI Dock safely for all air traffic participants."
Leon Ye, Enterprise Sales Manager at DJI: "DJI is proud to enable BVLOS operations with its drone technology. Droniq is one of the leading experts in Germany on the topic of permits for drones in the Specific Category. We are very pleased to work with the company and make their expertise available to our customers. The DJI Dock opens up new opportunities for many areas that can benefit from automated flights, such as infrastructure inspection, construction site monitoring and technical surveillance."
The market launch of the DJI Dock in Germany is scheduled for the end of the second quarter. The system will then also be available via Droniq. You can find out more here.
Press contact Droniq GmbH:
Phil Stephan
Phone: + 49 171 6099 747
Email: phil.stephan@droniq.de
About Droniq GmbH:
Droniq GmbH is a founded joint venture of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung (51% share) and Deutsche Telekom (49% share). Based in Frankfurt am Main, the company's mission is to promote the professional and safe use of drones by public authorities and organizations with security tasks, as well as by companies.
The core of Droniq's product offering is the Droniq Traffic Management System for Drones (UTM). The UTM shows the pilot all surrounding air traffic - manned and unmanned. Furthermore, the other air traffic participants can also see the drone if necessary. With this system, which is unique in Germany, Droniq creates the basis for using drones safely beyond visual range.
Other services offered by Droniq include the sale of drones for commercial and government drone use, as well as hardware and software solutions for safe operation. It also supports its customers in applying for operating permits and advises on mission planning. With its Droniq Academy, which has offices in Frankfurt and Mönchengladbach, among other cities, the company also offers training and exams for remote pilots. Droniq's customers include federal and state police units as well as fire departments, rescue forces and companies from the chemical, logistics, construction and security sectors.
About DJI:
Since 2006, DJI has led the way in civil drone innovation. These innovations have enabled people to fly for the first time, they have helped visionaries turn their imaginations into reality, and they have opened up entirely new job opportunities for professionals. To this day, DJI is dedicated to continuously building on these innovations and is always looking for more improvements to further human progress. With a solution-oriented approach and keen inquisitiveness, DJI has expanded its ambitions in agriculture, public safety, surveying and mapping, and infrastructure inspection. Every day, DJI products enable new experiences that enrich lives around the world in profound ways.
