what we do

our applications

S-PLANE offers proven certification-ready Aircraft Automation, Communication and Ground Control Solutions as part of our X-KIT. These mature Solutions facilitate the development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Optionally Piloted Systems (OPS), as well as Manned ISR and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Aircraft that can be seamlessly converted to UAS or OPS. Our expertise spans a wide range of airborne systems, including fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft ranging from 100 kg to over 20 tons GMTOW, designed for both civil and military missions. Integration can be performed for new aircraft or as modernisation and upgrade projects for existing fleets.

MANNED ISR AIRCRAFT

S-PLANE’s Payload Management, Communication and Ground Control Solutions, combined with suitable ISR Mission sensor payloads, create powerful manned airborne ISR systems. This extends to traditional Part 25 and Part 29 aircraft operations with onboard and remote ISR operator stations, as well as to more affordable Part 23 and Part 27 aircraft where ground control stations are specially optimised to perform remote control of onboard ISR sensors.

Optionally Piloted and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Airframes designed for manned or unmanned operation can be fully automated to become Optionally Piloted Systems or Unmanned Aircraft Systems using S-PLANE’s state-of-the-art, proven, and certification-ready X-KIT. This comprehensive aircraft automation kit applies from flight control to all onboard sub-systems, and includes the necessary ground control equipment. S-PLANE specialises in the automation of larger aircraft, ranging from 100 kg to tens of tons of GMTOW.

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

S-PLANE’s certification-ready airborne control and automation solutions provide safety-critical functionality throughout all phases of development and industrialisation. This includes fly-by-wire control, remote testing and piloting, power distribution and comprehensive system-wide automation for certified Advanced Air Mobility aircraft.