Saving lives with the help of UAS

Doe fawns put their newborns in camouflage at the beginning of May each year to protect them from other wild animals. In the first three to six weeks, fawns rely completely on their camouflage and scentlessness, and they also show no flight behavior during this time. This type of camouflage would be sufficient against their natural enemies, but roe deer often seek shelter in grassland used for agriculture. However, mowing takes place there every year in May. Mowing is the technical term for harvesting grass and grain. Large mowing machines are used for mowing. This kills 90,000 deer and other wild animals every year.

In the past, several methods have been established to control the fields, so-called deterrence methods. For example, searching fields with dogs or hanging up plastic bags, but all methods have proved unreliable due to the special characteristics of fawns. Due to European regulations, the use of drones has often only been a limited option.

However, an exemption rule came into force on May 20, 2024, which considerably simplifies the use of drones for agricultural and animal welfare purposes.

This is how the rescue of fawns works:

• The drones used to rescue fawns are equipped with thermal imaging cameras. For larger agricultural areas, it is necessary to fly over the field several times, as this is the only way to carry out a complete scan. However, this requires the drone to be equipped with a GPS receiver. In order to locate the animals as accurately as possible, the scans are often carried out at night or early in the morning, when the temperature difference is at its most pronounced.
• When a fawn has been located, the drone hovers over it to signal to the rescue team where it is. In the best case scenario, the rescue team is equipped with radios to coordinate the search.
• When the rescue team arrives at the fawn, the farmer can decide whether to avoid the area where the fawn is lying when mowing or to release the fawn at the edge of the field. If he releases the fawn, however, the helpers must ensure that the young animals are not touched by hand. It is best to use tufts of grass or grain to prevent odor transfer through direct physical contact. Direct physical contact could alienate the fawn's scent, as a result of which its mother would no longer be able to find it or would expel it.

Even if it is primarily about saving fawns, it is not only the wild animals that benefit. Farmers also have real added value. After all, if an undetected animal carcass gets from the meadow into the loader wagon and on to the store, it can lead to life-threatening poisoning in the livestock. To prevent this, fawn rescue with drones is the fastest, most effective and also the gentlest method. Even large and confusing meadow areas can be flown over and reliably checked in a short time. Seen in this light, fawn rescue is a real win-win situation for both the wild animals and the farmer.

A large flowering area has also been created next to the runway of Hatten-UAS German Flight Center. You can find more information here blühfläche.de

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH is pleased to be mentioned in the new WFB article on autonomous systems.

As a future U-Space Service Provider, we will make multiple drone applications possible in Bremen, Germany and Europe. You can read more about our projects relating to the Bremen UAS Control Center USSP, Hatten-UAS and the Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Northwest Germany and German Bight in the WfB article and on our website.

Our team will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Executive Summary

Feasibility study for the establishment of b.r.m. Bremen UAS control center (USSP)

The feasibility study evaluates the requirements for the innovative implementation of a USSP service (U-space Service Provider) in Europe. The phases of this feasibility study were the identification of stakeholders, interviews with them, definition of USSP services and an initial market analysis. The requirements for a USSP result from EU Regulation 2021/664 of April 22, 2021, valid since January 26, 2023. The study finds that the provision of a USSP offering is possible once regulatory frameworks are established. The use of drones is expected to increase significantly and the newly created airspace element in the EU DVO 2021/664, the "U-Space", will gain in importance. The company b.r.m. IT & Aerospace aims to assume the functions anchored in the EU regulation as one of the U-Space service providers at all technical, operational and organizational levels, including throughout Europe, and to provide these services sustainably as green IT.

The feasibility study identified and involved the various stakeholders from the categories of aviation supervisory authorities, organizations with organizational tasks in air traffic, UAS operators and UAS developers. The special feature of the study is the more than 400 national and European stakeholders identified with whom the extensive list of questions was worked on.

The implementation of the U-Space concept requires uniform application of European regulations at national level, clear responsibilities and avoidance of contradictions between national and European regulations. Regional specifics of air traffic supervision must be taken into account, and transparent information for operators and authorized users is crucial.

A USSP is necessary to enable the successful integration of manned and unmanned aviation and to safely put the numerous UAS applications into operation and make them commercially successful.

For more detailed information on the feasibility study, please contact us directly:

Markus Rossol

markus.rossol@brm.de

b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH

Schwachhauser Heerstraße 214

D-28213 Bremen

TEL: +49 421 341494

You can download our feasibility study here

ATM - Air Traffic Management

ATM, or "air traffic management", is a generic term used in the aviation industry to summarize all systems that are required for the coordination of air traffic. This includes, among other things:

• Air traffic services
• Air traffic control
• Airspace management 
• Air traffic flow
• Capacity

The aim of ATM is to enable smooth, safe and economical air traffic in all phases of a flight. Air traffic management is used for all manned aircraft, whether passenger or cargo flights.

UTM - Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management

UTM - Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Traffic Management describes a system that manages the harmonization between the ATM and UAS - Unmanned Aircraft System (mainly drones). 

A UTM serves as a safety system for drones in airspace. The system functions fully automatically and has the following features:

• Central database: All registered UAS, drone operators or geographical conditions are stored here 
• Mapping/ cartography: Airspace representation with topography, satellite images and road maps. No-fly zones and other airspaces are also displayed. 
• Positioning and flight tracking: Precise positioning, for example via mobile radio or transponder. In addition, the drone is continuously recorded and coordinated with other flying objects (manned and unmanned) to prevent flying accidents.
• Mission data processing: Recording the flight plans, including the take-off location, take-off time, flight route and planned landing location. The UTM system uses this data to check whether the flight plan complies with all the rules.
• Environmental data: Display of weather conditions. The environmental data records the magnetic radiation, which in turn can affect the GPS connection.
• Safety functions: Using the data collected from the previous functions, the UTM system can detect conflicts at an early stage and prevent them by possibly changing the flight plan.
• Mission planning: Based on the flight planning and the conflicts identified, the UTM system determines which flight path changes need to be made in order to resolve the conflicts.
• Planned: Conflict detection and conflict avoidance: In future, the UTM system is to automatically transmit conflict avoidance (including flight plan changes) to the drone in question.

With the help of this technology, drones are to be smoothly integrated into general ATM in the future. Benefit from our expertise and find out how you can successfully launch your own drone or drone application.

Markus Rossol, 0421/341494, markus.rossol@brm.de

The ILA 2024 has closed its doors, everything is packed up, the participants, spectators and exhibitors have returned home and are now working through the trade fair.

We too....

The b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH was represented at the ILA from June 5 to 9, 2024 and presented ourselves with the federal state of Bremen in the joint showcase of the northern German states, in CHALET EAST 22 - 24.

It was simply great, the surroundings, the fair, the preparation, the execution, a big thank you to all participants and organizers.

Thank you

• AES Aircraft Elektro/Elektronik System GmbH
• AVIASPACE Bremen e.V.
• b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH
• DLR Virtual Product House (VPH)
• ECOMAT
• esploro projects GmbH
• Hanseatische Waren Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
• TRIGO ADR Germany GmbH

We were able to showcase our capabilities and services at the ILA 2024:

• U-Space Service Provider
• future UAS control center Bremen (USSP).
• SORA 2.5
• VLOS and BVLOS operation 
• Development of the operating concept through to approval
• 3600 km² UAS flight area in northern Germany
• Hatten-UAS (EDWH) as a complete UAS Flight Center
• 100 years of aircraft construction Bremen "Focke-Wulf"

The b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH will be back at the ILA 2026, talking to each other and starting projects, we can already do that now.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Harald Rossol and Markus Rossol

You can reach us by telephone on +49 421 34 14 94 or by e-mail at brm@brm.de

Supplying the East Frisian Islands is very challenging due to the natural conditions. More than half of the East Frisian Islands are tide-dependent, which means that passage by ship is limited in time. In this respect, drones are independent, fast and cost-effective.

Delivery drones - great potential on the East Frisian Islands

The transportation of goods with the help of drones is very popular with pharmacists, for example. In the fall of 2014, deliveries by drone from the mainland to the East Frisian island of Juist were extensively tested. It turned out that the drones were particularly reliable, especially for deliveries at short notice. In emergencies, people on the island could be quickly supplied with important medicines, demonstrating the enormous potential of drones. Although a drone with a transport weight of around 1.2 kilograms was not yet able to supply the entire island, it was able to help very well in important situations. The integration of drones into the existing delivery traffic on the East Frisian Islands is therefore conceivable.

The German Parcel and Express Logistics Association also believes that this solution makes sense. Above all because the drones are ready for take-off within a very short time and are cheaper than a ship or helicopter. Especially as fixed delivery routes between packing stations of the German parcel service DHL already exist and work in China. In order to minimize the use of resources, the drones are loaded and unloaded completely autonomously. DHL has already announced further development and expansion. A customized logistics solution like this could therefore soon also exist for the East Frisian Islands.

The Bremen-based company b.r.m. offers extensive tests on the use of drones. IT & Aerospace. Our own drone test center Hatten-UAS at the airfield Oldenburg-Hatten EDWH with an adjacent test flight area of over 3600 km², which extends from Hatten to the North Sea, the East Frisian Islands and Helgoland, lay the foundation for your test campaigns. If you are interested or have questions about our projects, please contact Mr. Markus Rossol.

C-class drones are a category of drones that are mainly used for recreational purposes or low-risk commercial activities. The C-class is therefore also known as the open class.

Here are the selected properties of the various C-classified drones (C0-C6):

• C0: Drones with a take-off weight of less than 250 grams. Toy drones also belong to the C0 class in the EU. No papers or requirements needed
• C1: All drones that do not fall into the C0 category and have a take-off weight of less than 900 grams. Licenses are required for this.
• C2: All drones that do not belong to C0 and C1 and have a take-off weight of less than 4 kilograms. Licenses are required for this
• C3: All drones that do not fall into C0, C1 or C2 and have a take-off weight of less than 25 kilograms. To use C3 drones, they must have a system for geosensitization and remote identification, just as for classes C1 and C2. Licenses are also required.
• C4: All drones that do not fall into C0, C1, C2 or C3 and do not exceed 25 kg take-off weight. However, no systems for c or remote identification must be present here. Which is why many model aircraft are assigned to this class. Licenses are required.
• C5: Modified drones of class C3, which do not have an adjustable altitude limit or geosensitization. Flying is only possible at special UAS.STS-01 sites or in the special category.
• C6: Modified drones of class C3, which do not have an adjustable altitude limit or geosensitization. In contrast to class C5, class C6 can also be powered by other types of propulsion. Flying is only permitted in the special category or at UAS.STS-02 sites.

For more information about e.g.: the special licenses that are required, please visit: https://www.dipul.de/homepage/de/informationen/kategorisierung-des-drohnenbetriebs/c-klassifiziertedrohnen/#accordion-1-6

Furthermore, Class C drones are classified into different operating categories:

• A1: Flying is permitted near people but not over a gathering of people. Related categories: C0 and C1
• A2: Flying at a medium distance from people. Related categories: C2
• A3: Flying only permitted far away from people. Related categories: C3 and C4

If you are interested or have any questions, please visit us at the ILA 2024 in Berlin. Markus and Harald Rossol brm@brm.de

Visit b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin and find out how your future drone and drone application can be successfully launched.
The two managing directors Markus Rossol and Harald Rossol are looking forward to many discussions.
You can meet us in the joint showroom of the North German states, located in CHALET EAST 22 - 24.

The b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH will be represented at the ILA in Berlin from June 5 to 9, 2024. The state of Bremen will present itself in the joint showcase of the northern German states, which is located in CHALET EAST 22 - 24

• AES Aircraft Elektro/Elektronik System GmbH
• AVIASPACE Bremen e.V.
• b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH
• DLR Virtual Product House (VPH)
• ECOMAT
• esploro projects GmbH
• Hanseatische Waren Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
• TRIGO ADR Germany GmbH

At the ILA 2024, b.r.m.. IT & Aerospace GmbH will be presenting its services and consulting for the U-Space Service Provider (USSP), UAS, SORA, VLOS and BVLOS operations.

From the development of the operating concept through to approval, even the most complex challenges of unmanned aviation can be mastered.

Our team of aviation experts will support you with your Advanced Air Mobility application, no matter what stage of development you are at.

Thanks to our many years of experience, from UAS development to the most comprehensive ascent permit in Europe covering over 3600 km², we give you the decisive time advantage to be successful in the dynamic drone market. As the future U-Space Service Provider (USSP) for the U-Space Geozones in the existing lower airspaces in which drones, UAS and other aircraft operate, we are at your side in all areas of flight guidance and authorizations.

Benefit from our UTM Data Services (Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management), including weather service, electronic visualization and digital air situation picture.

The Hatten-UAS German Flight Center is our test center for unmanned aviation and is located at the Oldenburg-Hatten EDWH airfield.

Hatten-UAS supports companies, authorities, organizations with security tasks, universities and research institutes in projects and product developments for unmanned aircraft systems.

With generous hangar space, licensed aircraft inspectors and an operating area that also allows mixed flight operations between manned and unmanned flight systems, we offer you everything from a single source - from ground testing to customer presentations.

Flugschule Borkum offers qualified training for your remote pilots for your UAS operations. As one of the first applicants for a "Light UAS Operator Certificate" (LUC), we support you in setting up professional flight operations.

Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Northwest Germany and German Bight & UAS Control Center Bremen (USSP)

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) refers to the integration of unmanned, automated and autonomous aircraft into the common airspace of manned aviation.

The aim of the Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Northwest Germany and German Bight (AAM-NW) is to gradually establish structures for UAS operations.

The main focus here is on considerably simplifying coordination, automation and increasing safety while taking all relevant airspace users into account.

Experience is to be gathered in a U-Space real laboratory in order to develop future highly automated operating strategies.

Focke-Wulf - 100 years of aircraft construction - Bremen celebrates

On January 2, 1924, "Focke-Wulf Flugzeugbau A.G." began operations in Bremen. Even after 100 years, Bremen is still an outstanding location in the European aerospace industry and also the future UAS control center Bremen (USSP). This is how we are shaping the future of unmanned aviation.

Harald Rossol and Markus Rossol will be happy to provide you with further information at the ILA in Berlin.

You can reach us by telephone on +49 421 34 14 94 or by e-mail at brm@brm.de.

Visit b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH at the ILA 2024 in Berlin and find out how your future UAS application can be successfully launched.

You will meet us in the Community Schalet of the Northern German States, which is located in CHALET EAST 22 - 24.

Drone companies and projects from Bremen

The Bremen Economic Development Corporation (WFB) has published a comprehensive article on drone activities in Bremen.

https://www.wfb-bremen.de/de/page/stories/LuRa/drohnenunternehmen-bremen

b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH is part of it. Our company stands for the following topics:

• U-Space Service Provider (USSP) in all areas of flight guidance and approvals
• UTM Data Services, from weather services to electronic visualization and digital aerial imagery
• Bremen UAS control center (USSP)
• UAS, SORA, VLOS and BVLOS operations. From operational concept to approval, we can support projects in unmanned aviation
• Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Northwest Germany and German Bight

Bremen is also celebrating 100 years of aircraft construction this year
100 years later, Bremen is one of the outstanding locations in the European aerospace industry.
b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH is developing the future Bremen UAS control center (USSP) and
is taking another step towards the future of Bremen's aviation industry, unmanned aviation.

Visit us at the ILA 2024 in Berlin, we are in the Bremen network in CHALET EAST 22-24.

Markus and Harald Rossol
brm@brm.de

Aerotechnical Consultant (f/m/d)

Your tasks

• Support for flight projects
• Creation and extension of flight permits, SORA, ConOps
• Application procedure for permits and correspondence with authorities
• Implementation of aviation regulations in practice
• Flight planning, preparation and follow-up

We offer

• Flat hierarchy & open organizational culture
• Fair pay
• Flexible working hours
• Permanent position with varied activities
• Continuing education and care at the workplace
• A pleasant working culture in a collegial team with short decision-making paths.

Your profile

• Technical or commercial training
• Knowledge
  • Self-organization and strong communication skills
  • Good German and English
  • Regulation Unmanned systems
  • Aviation (at least drone license, preferably PPL)
  • IT, standard office software
  • Driver's license and car
• Affinity for aviation
• Enthusiasm for the unmanned future of flight

Have we aroused your interest?

Then apply at: bewerbung@brm.de

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ammermann on 0421-341494.

We look forward to receiving your application.

You are welcome to visit us at the ILA 2024 in Berlin, we are in the Bremen network in CHALET EAST 22-24.