Wildau University tests 5G drones for wildfire control and unexploded ordnance detection
Trebbin (dpa/bb) – The Technical University of Wildau is testing drones for emergency response at Schoenhagen Airfield, south of Berlin. According to the university, the drones—controlled via 5G mobile networks—are intended for combating wildfires. They could also be used to detect munitions buried underground, while AI-assisted robotic systems may help identify obstacles on runways.
Brandenburg's Science Minister Manja Schüle (SPD) described the initiative as a forward-looking project. "With this, the TH Wildau is bringing innovation to the skies and strengthening the region as a future aviation hub," Schüle said during a visit to the airfield near Trebbin (Teltow-Fläming district). She emphasized that the work demonstrates how science can deliver tangible benefits, making life safer and better for people.
Drones and a Flying Laboratory
The TH Wildau uses Schoenhagen Airfield as a research site for aeronautical engineering. It also operates a research aircraft that serves as a flying laboratory. University President Ulrike Tippe stated that the institution aims to leverage its expertise to address current societal challenges and develop practical solutions.
The university collaborates with partners including Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg, the Technical University of Berlin, Fraunhofer Institutes, and Deutsche Telekom. Founded in 1991, the TH Wildau—located in the Dahme-Spreewald district—has approximately 3,500 students, according to its own figures.
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