BraveX Aero Enters Partnership to Advance Autonomous Drone Swarm Coordination

BraveX Aero and Uniq Things UG have recently entered into a strategic partnership to jointly develop advanced technologies for autonomous drone swarm coordination.

The recent collaboration pairs BraveX Aero’s expertise in long-range, fixed-wing aircraft with Uniq Things UG specialization in autonomous coordination and software solutions. By integrating these capabilities, the two companies aim to provide governments, institutions, and private operators with enhanced tools for border protection, critical asset security, and rapid emergency response.

The initiative centers on a “Swarm-as-a-Service” operating model, allowing for the simultaneous deployment of multiple drones controlled by a single operator. This approach is designed to increase information gathering and response capabilities while reducing operating costs through centralized control.

Under the agreement, BraveX provides its aerospace platforms for the development, testing, and validation of Uniq Things’ coordination solutions. These fixed-wing drones offer significant endurance advantages, achieving flight times of up to four hours. This performance contrasts with typical multirotor systems that generally operate for less than 60 minutes and within a range of 10 to 15 kilometers. The increased endurance supports missions such as the creation of secure aerial communication relays and continuous patrols over large perimeters, including sensitive civilian or military infrastructure.

Rareș Racotean, founder and CTO of BraveX, commented, “This type of solution is essential in rescue missions, where every second counts. Simultaneous control of multiple drones allows for faster and more efficient coverage of affected areas, significantly increasing the chances of identifying survivors in the event of massive floods or missing persons in mountainous areas.”

The swarm technology is engineered to function as an intelligent, flexible network that adapts dynamically to mission conditions. In disaster scenarios such as wildfires or earthquakes, the drones can cover vast areas quickly to provide real-time data to ground teams. For security applications, the swarms are capable of monitoring airspace for the early detection of long-range threats.

Răzvan Costea-Bărluțiu, co-CEO of BraveX Aero, added, “This collaboration is a natural step in our mission to expand the capabilities of long-range unmanned systems. By combining BraveX drones, optimized for endurance, with Uniq Things’ advanced software, we are building the foundation for aerial operations that far exceed what individual drones can achieve.”

Uniq Things’ software enables mission-level autonomy, automatically distributing tasks between drones with minimal human intervention. This enables the platforms to act as coordinated aerial networks rather than isolated units.

Alexander Weßling, CEO of Uniq Things, stated, “Our technology significantly increases the range and operational efficiency of individual drones. Through this partnership, fixed-wing drones can now act as coordinated aerial networks, extending endurance, coverage, and operational efficiency to a whole new level.”

BraveX Aero is pursuing an expansion strategy aimed at becoming one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of industrial drones with extended autonomy and high flight capacity by 2030. The company operates an active production line near Cluj-Napoca and plans to reach a production volume of approximately 500 units annually by 2028.

BraveX is among a small number of European companies developing both fixed-wing and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drone architectures, supporting applications such as surveillance, mapping, and rapid response.

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