Autonomous drone systems Engineering Between Sensing, Software and Mission

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Uncrewed aerial systems are currently evolving from remotely piloted flight platforms into complex technical systems. Advances in sensing, data processing and communication are significantly expanding their range of applications. This shift is particularly evident in the aerospace and defence domain: drones are increasingly taking on tasks in reconnaissance, situational awareness, infrastructure monitoring and logistical support, without exposing personnel directly to risk.

For a long time, drones were primarily understood as remotely controlled aircraft, whose main purpose was to carry sensors into the air. Today, this technology is evolving into a complex system comprising the flight platform, software, data processing and communication architecture. What matters less now is the aircraft itself, and more the growing system intelligence: modern drones capture their environment using high-resolution sensors, process data directly on board, and are integrated into broader digital infrastructures. In doing so, they become mobile system nodes that collect, structure and feed information into operational decision-making processes.