The ePlane Company Taps HENSOLDT

Chennai, India – Ubifly Technologies (The ePlane Company), India’s leading developer of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, in a significant leap towards redefining urban mobility, has announced a strategic partnership with HENSOLDT Avionics, a global leader from Germany in sensor solutions and mission management electronics.

This integration forms part of the e200X transition from subscale to full-scale prototype development. By integrating HENSOLDT’s advanced avionics suite, ePlane is equipping its flagship aircraft with a ‘digital nervous system’ designed for uncompromising safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in dense urban environments.

Avionics Scope for e200X

The partnership focuses on the procurement and integration of an extended suite of avionics that will serve as the eyes and ears of the e200x. To ensure the highest levels of safety and operational efficiency in urban airspace, advanced situational awareness and seamless connectivity are paramount. HENSOLDT’s technology delivers precisely these critical functions:

• EuroNav 7 Next Gen (Digital Moving Map): EuroNav 7 NG ensures the e200x navigates complex cityscapes with precision, providing advanced moving maps and mission management that deliver total situational awareness within the urban canyon.
• CaviSight (Visual Landing Aid): Landing on a rooftop helipad in India requires more than skill; it requires enhanced vision. CaviSight offers video and enhanced vision capabilities that manage camera feeds and provide enhanced intelligence, giving pilots a clear, augmented view and assistance during the most critical phases of flight; takeoff and landing.
• RF1 Smart Antenna (Collision Avoidance): Safety is non-negotiable. The integration of the RF1 Smart Antenna enables cooperative traffic awareness, actively warning the pilot of other aircraft in the vicinity, a crucial feature for the busy skies of tomorrow.
• CaviConnect (Secure Connectivity): Beyond its physical flight capabilities, the e200x operates as a fully integrated, data-driven node within the urban airspace. The integration of CaviConnect ensures a secure, robust datalink between the aircraft and ground stations, enabling the real-time data exchange critical for fleet management and continuous health monitoring.

A Convergence of German Precision and Indian Innovation

This collaboration constitutes a deeply integrated technical alliance. ePlane’s engineers are working in tandem with HENSOLDT to seamlessly integrate these systems, ensuring they seamlessly match the unique flight profile and operational demands of the e200x. The integration of the EB1 Multipurpose Airborne Computer adds a layer of onboard processing power that allows the aircraft to run mission-critical applications smoothly, future-proofing the platform for autonomous capabilities.

This integration supports the e200X certification program under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), following the internal design freeze of the aircraft’s avionics architecture.

“Building a certifiable eVTOL requires the flawless integration of highly advanced subsystems into a single, harmonious platform. By partnering with HENSOLDT, we aren’t just buying components; we are integrating a legacy of aviation safety into the DNA of the e200x. This avionics suite provides the comprehensive situational awareness required to operate safely in dense urban environments,” said Prof Satya Chakravarthy, Founder & Technical Lead, The ePlane Company.

“We are proud to support ePlane in their mission to alleviate urban congestion. Our avionics are designed for the most demanding missions, and the operational profile of an eVTOL in India is the ultimate proving ground. Together, we are defining the standards for situational awareness in the Advanced Air Mobility sector,” said Michael Groeninger, Managing Director, HENSOLDT Avionics GmbH.

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