Pushing the Boundaries of
Connectivity & AI
In addition to our commercial product and service portfolio esc Aerospace is an active participant in cutting-edge research programmes. Key areas of our research include secure and resilient multichannel communication architectures and AI-assisted object detection systems based on integrated air-ground reconnaissance. We collaborate with renowned universities and research institutes, leading satellite researchers, top-tier industry partners, medium-sized enterprises, and SMEs. Through these partnerships, we contribute to the research of innovative technologies and the successful execution of national and international research and funding projects to advance the state of the art — from to AI-driven mission intelligence. Our research bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and real-world deployment in demanding aerospace environments.
With many years of experience in building international consortia, preparing successful funding proposals, managing collaborative research projects, and ensuring their successful completion, we support the development of advanced technologies from concept to demonstration.
Research into resilient multi-link communication architectures combining satellite, cellular, and RF technologies. We develop intelligent channel-switching protocols and seamless handover mechanisms for uninterrupted connectivity in complex operational environments.
Applied AI research targeting autonomous mission management, predictive maintenance, and intelligent data routing. We integrate machine-learning pipelines into real-time avionics and ground-segment systems, with a focus on reliability, explainability, and certification readiness.
Research into end-to-end encrypted communication pipelines for safety-critical aerospace platforms. Areas include post-quantum cryptography, lightweight security protocols for constrained devices, and zero-trust architectures for unmanned systems.
Featured Projects
Germany
Austria
Liechtenstein
Switzerland
The Alpine and Lake Constance region is among the most demanding operational environments for rescue services, particularly in cross-border areas between Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
DRAGR develops an integrated AI-based rescue solution combining drone technology, thermal imaging sensors, and a unified communication and operational ecosystem. The project aims to make cross-border rescue missions faster, safer, and more efficient while significantly reducing the workload of emergency response personnel.