Research and Development

One of the most important projects in the field of research and development was carried out in cooperation with the Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, focusing on the integration of avionics into the VUT 001 aircraft. The VUT 001 Marabu aircraft was designed to validate technologies primarily developed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The development was supported by the project MPO FI-IM3/041 ("Design and implementation of the VUT 001 Marabu aircraft to support the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the civil sector", 2006-2009). Other project partners included První brněnská strojírna Velká Bíteš a.s. and Jihlavan Airplanes. More information is available at:
http://www.vutbr.cz/temata-vut-f18829/novy-experimentalni-letoun-vut-001-marabu-d35823.

Currently, AIR TEAM s.r.o. is a supplier for the ESPOSA project (Efficient Systems and Propulsion for Small Aircraft), established under the 7th Framework Program, registration number 284859. The project is led by První brněnská strojírna Velká Bíteš a.s. and aims to develop and integrate new turbine engines with a power output of up to 1,000 kW for small aircraft. The project also involves the development of new avionics for turbine engines, aimed at improving engine efficiency, safety, and reducing pilot workload. More information is available at:
http://www.esposa-project.eu/en/efficient-systems-and-propulsion-for-small-aircraft-2.html.

Development of a Multifunctional IP ISR Pod at AIR TEAM, s.r.o.

In 2022, AIR TEAM s.r.o. and AIR TEAM Service s.r.o. were approved for funding for the project:

• Project Name: "Development of a Multifunctional IP ISR Pod at AIR TEAM, s.r.o."
• Project Registration Number: CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/21_374/0026813

The project is funded by the Operational Program for Business and Innovation for Competitiveness (OPPIK), APLIKACE IX program. Its goal is the research, development, and production of two prototypes of universal, multi-purpose, multifunctional, and autonomous IP ISR Pods, equipped with an optical sensor head and a data-link system for data transmission. These pods will be installed on UL/ELSA category aircraft and General Aviation category aircraft, with data transmission validation over a distance of 40 km.

As part of the development of both autonomous IP ISR Pod prototypes, the project will include:

• Preparation of complete manufacturing documentation
• Development of wiring diagrams
• Design of the mounting system for autonomous IP ISR Pods on both UL/ELSA and General Aviation aircraft
• Preparation of documentation (Supplemental Type Certificates – STC) for EASA approval of IP ISR Pod installation on General Aviation aircraft

The project also includes all necessary ground and flight tests, including:

• Validation of data transmission, voice communication, and positioning information based on predefined scenarios
• Testing of the ViMA (Virtual Mast) drone deployment to enhance operational coverage
• Testing the connection between the ground operator workstation and a simulated IZS (Integrated Rescue System) operations center

Development, production, ground, and flight testing will be conducted in collaboration with project partners, namely AIR TEAM Service s.r.o. and the Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology.

Development Center for Advanced Aviation ISR Technologies

AIR TEAM s.r.o. has implemented the project "Development Center for Advanced Aviation ISR Technologies", project registration number CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_338/0024231. The goal of the project was to establish research and development facilities and strengthen collaboration with research and development organizations.

This project received financial support from the European Union.

The purpose of the project was to build a new Development Center for Advanced Aviation ISR Technologies, focused on the research and development of universal, multi-purpose, multifunctional, and autonomous IP ISR (pods – underwing containers) equipped with an optical sensor head and a data transmission system operating on Wave Relay technology, with the following equipment:

• Flying platform – Cessna TURBO T-182 Skylane equipped with TKS, Garmin avionics, BRS-182 emergency parachute, position lights, anti-collision lights, landing/taxi lights from VELEN, vortex generator, and headsets
• IP ISR Pod with integrated communication components (MPU5 radio, S-band antennas, LTE modem IBR900), optical components (Epsilon 140LC EO/IR camera including accessories), and control components (Notebook PANASONIC 55mk2)
• Machinery – AL1040 portal milling machine for non-ferrous materials, OPTI column drill, DPP 30 manual press, 3D printer, HRZ 4/550/S lift, DMC 737 crimping pliers set, Rigol RSA3045N spectrum analyzer, MARK C screw compressor
• Measuring equipment – AVX-10K, NVIS Display Test System spectroradiometer
• Workshop toolset
• IT equipment – Computers, laptops, tablets, monitors

Available Services

With this equipment, we are primarily able to offer the following services:

• Flying platform Cessna TURBO T-182 Skylane – Testing of in-house developed IP ISR Pods under EASA PART 21, EASA PART 145, EASA CS-23 regulations
• IP ISR Pod equipment testing – Testing of pod instrumentation (e.g., sensors, radio stations) under EASA PART 21, EASA PART 145, EASA CS-23 regulations
• CNC milling machine for non-ferrous materials – Milling of components from wood, plastics, aluminum alloys, polystyrene, and foam materials
• OPTI column drill – Drilling and milling of components from aluminum, steel, and plastics
• DPP 30 manual press – Pressing and disassembling bearings, pressing nuts, and forming sheet metal parts
• Creality Ender 5 Plus 3D printer – 3D printing up to a size of 350x350x400 mm
• Rigol RSA3045N spectrum analyzer – Analysis of emitted radio spectrum from electronic devices, electromagnetic compatibility testing under EASA PART 145, EASA PART 21, EASA CS-23 regulations
• AVX-10K measuring equipment – Testing of aircraft communication and navigation systems for electromagnetic compatibility compliance under EASA PART 145, EASA PART 21, EASA CS-23 regulations
• NVIS Display Test System spectroradiometer – Testing of aircraft display and indication systems for electromagnetic compatibility compliance under EASA PART 145, EASA PART 21, EASA CS-23 regulations

The research infrastructure is available for external users as a commercial service.