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Come and discover the expertise of INSA’s research teams in drone technology

INSA Strasbourg, a leading French engineering and architecture school based in Strasbourg, is opening its doors for a project presentation and discussion with the research team on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, at 5:30 p.m. (estimated duration: one hour). The HEDRAF technology transfer project combines several innovations: a hybrid technology combining lithium batteries, hydrogen fuel cells and organic solar panels, a lightweight yet resistant structure made from bio-based materials, and vertical take-off and landing capabilities for rapid on-site intervention. Its on-board intelligence should enable it to track smoke plumes, remaining at their edge to avoid sensor saturation, in order to provide accurate real-time measurements of the chemical composition of the air. This work illustrates the growing role of drones as scientific and operational tools in the service of civil security and environmental monitoring.

What you can expect during this meeting, which will be held in French (and English if necessary):

• Presentation of the R&D work carried out as part of the cross-border HEDRAF project (INSA Strasbourg, CNRS (ICPEES laboratory) and the University of Freiburg): Dronautics; Hybrid energy storage system for drones; embedded systems; 3D air pollution mapping tool
• Sharing experiences with professionals
• Exhibition of prototypes
• Opening up the field of cooperation in R&D

The visit is organised as part of INSA Strasbourg’s ‘At the Heart of Research’ series of events.
Registration is required – The number of places available is limited.

Are you interested in drones?

A second Lab visit on this topic is planned for 26 March at Hochschule Offenburg! The Institute for Unmanned Aerial Systems (IUAS) at Hochschule Offenburg focuses its application-oriented research and development on unmanned aerial systems as well as radar and antenna technologies. See the programme here