– UAV Navigation, Grupo Oesía’s highly specialized company in guidance, navigation, and control systems for UAS, has inaugurated a new high-tech centre in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid. This strategic investment strengthens its position as a leader in the global market for autonomous and intelligent systems, facilitating further expansion and technological development.
The new centre of excellence expands UAV Navigation’s operational capabilities with state-of-the-art facilities, including an advanced design and electronics lab and a flight-testing lab. This step highlights the company’s commitment to maintaining leadership in innovation and technological development of control systems for UAS platforms.
These new facilities further consolidate UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s technological leadership in the UAS industry in key international markets, positioning the company to better innovate in artificial intelligence solutions and autonomy for unmanned aerial systems.
Official Opening Ceremony
The Secretary of State for Defence, María Amparo Valcarce, officially inaugurated the facilities, remarking:
“UAV Navigation has proven to be a significant international player, actively participating in major Ministry of Defense programs such as FCAS, which sets the course for the future of European defence.”
Nuria Castro, Deputy Mayor and Councilor for Innovation and Employment of San Sebastián de los Reyes, also participated in the event, stating:
“Our municipality is firmly committed to supporting initiatives like UAV Navigation’s. We aim to make San Sebastián de los Reyes a fertile ground for ideas to flourish, where businesses can thrive, and where innovation is not just an aspiration but a reality.”
Grupo Oesía’s Executive Chairman, Luis Furnells, welcomed attendees with the words:
“This new centre of excellence reaffirms Grupo Oesía’s commitment to hyper-specialization in disruptive dual-use technologies, enhancing our role in the industry at both European and global levels. UAV Navigation is a clear technological leader, and we are committed to continuing to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve safety and efficiency in critical environments.”
Event Attendees
The opening ceremony was also attended by Lieutenant General Miguel Ivorra Ruiz, Director General of Defense Industry Strategy and Innovation; Lieutenant General Julio Ayuso, Director of INTA; Guillermo Cisneros, Rector of the Polytechnic University of Madrid; Héctor Roldán, CEO of Grupo Oesía; and Miguel Ángel de Frutos, Director and CTO of UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía.
In the words of Miguel Ángel de Frutos:
“This centre reflects our strong commitment to excellence in developing cutting-edge technologies, enabling us to provide better service to our strategic partners.”
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía: A Growing Company
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has seen exceptional growth over the last three years, with projected revenue of €20 million for 2024. Particularly notable is its increased involvement in the defense sector, participating in some of the industry’s most significant projects, such as the FCAS (Future Combat Air Systems) program. The company is supplying SATNUS with its autopilot technology for the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUT) demonstrator during Phase 1B of the program’s technological demonstration.
With over 20 years of experience, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s technology is globally recognized for its robust and innovative navigation and control solutions for unmanned aircraft. These disruptive systems enable autonomous and precise operation in complex environments and under adverse conditions, such as GNSS or communication signal loss. Its extensive portfolio of partners and clients includes leading unmanned platform manufacturers and key defense organizations, affirming its strong reputation in the industry.
About UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía
Since 2004, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has been designing cutting-edge guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
UAV Navigation’s flight solutions are used by top-tier aerospace manufacturers for a wide range of UAVs, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or drones.
As a 100% Spanish-owned and independent company, UAV Navigation is part of Grupo Oesía, a private entity specializing in technological and digital engineering. With nearly 3,400 professionals in 19 corporate offices, Grupo Oesía has been innovating for 46 years, benefiting over 2 billion people worldwide and striving for a more efficient, secure, and sustainable world.
Grupo Oesía’s industrial ecosystem designs, develops, and maintains cutting-edge technology for the Security, Defense, and Aerospace sectors, with a strong track record in avionics for major projects such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, A-400M, F-18, C-295, P3-B Orion, and MH-60R. The group is also actively involved in leading UAV projects like FCAS/NGWS, Eurodrone, and SIRTAP.
Source: UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía