Orbion Technologies Joins DronePort Rotterdam as Innovation Partner to Advance Drone DAA Capabilities
Eindhoven-based Orbion Technologies has been named an innovation partner of DronePort Rotterdam, with the collaboration aimed at building the conditions for safe, scalable autonomous flight operations. Orbion's Silencio radar product line, designed to enhance detect-and-avoid (DAA) capabilities, will be validated and integrated within the complex operational environment of the Port of Rotterdam to accelerate real-world BVLOS deployment.
Highlights
- Orbion Technologies, headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, was named an innovation partner of DronePort Rotterdam on 14 July 2025.
- Orbion's Silencio radar product line is purpose-built to enhance detect-and-avoid (DAA) capabilities for autonomous drones operating in complex airspace.
- The partnership will use the Port of Rotterdam — one of Europe's largest ports — as a real-world environment to validate and integrate DAA technology for BVLOS operations.
- The collaboration is intended to accelerate the commercial deployment of autonomous drone technology by bridging the gap between R&D and operational implementation.
Orbion Technologies Partners with DronePort Rotterdam to Advance Drone DAA Technology
Eindhoven-based Orbion Technologies has announced it is joining DronePort Rotterdam as an innovation partner. The collaboration is aimed at establishing the conditions necessary for safe, scalable autonomous flight operations.
Why Detect-and-Avoid Capability Matters
When conducting beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) missions in complex environments — including ports, urban areas, industrial zones, and critical infrastructure — the ability to detect, track, and avoid other airspace users is essential.
Orbion Technologies specialises in developing compact radar technology for civil and defence aviation markets. Its Silencio product line is purpose-built to enhance detect-and-avoid (DAA) capabilities, with the goal of making autonomous aviation safer and more reliable.
Proving Technology Value in Real-World Conditions
On 14 July 2025, DronePort Rotterdam stated: "Detect-and-avoid technology can only demonstrate its true value when tested and integrated within complex, real-world operational environments. Rotterdam provides exactly that environment. By combining Orbion's expertise in radar and detect-and-avoid with DronePort Rotterdam's collaborative ecosystem, we can jointly explore how these technologies are validated, refined, and translated into real operational use. This partnership is not just about knowledge sharing — it is about creating the conditions for innovative technology to safely transition into operational implementation."
A Complex Environment as the Ultimate Test Bed
As one of Europe's largest ports, the Port of Rotterdam offers the busy airspace and diverse operational demands that make it an ideal venue for validating DAA technology. The partnership between Orbion and DronePort Rotterdam is expected to accelerate the transition of autonomous drone technology from research and development into real-world commercial deployment.
Source: DronePort Rotterdam (14 July 2025)
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