June 9, 2024
Berlin, June 2024 – AVILUS unveiled the latest model of the UAV Grille (9X-02) at the ILA Berlin from June 5th to June 9th. The exhibition took place at the booth of the German Armed Forces within the Military Support Centre (MSC), highlighting AVILUS’ integral role in the Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Aircraft and Aircraft Equipment (WTD61) and the Drone Innovation Hub (DIH) in Manching.
The showcase of our rescue drone attracted significant attention from high-profile political and military figures, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, President of the BAAIBw Annette Lehnigk-Emden, Inspector General of the German Armed Forces Carsten Breuer, and Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki.
“Up to now, the focus here has been on fighter aircraft. In the future, it will be more about the networking of manned and unmanned platforms, modern sensors and effectors, drones and cloud AI technology,” said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in his opening speech at ILA.
Following this vision, the German Armed Forces have committed to modernizing the air forces based on three key pillars: innovation, versatility, and efficiency. In line with this, AVILUS is developing Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) to enhance evacuation and rescue missions.
Kids, families, aerospace professionals, consultants, and engineers all stopped by the booth to ask questions, take pictures of the drone, and some even experienced being inside the medical cabin. The visitors particularly compared the drone to current MEDEVAC assets like the NH90, which are costly and put crew members in danger during rescue missions close to frontlines. The UAV Grille, on the other hand, reduces costs and increases safety for both wounded soldiers and MEDEVAC teams.
A medical services veteran shared his thoughts with our team: He mentioned his experience supporting medical teams during the Vietnam War and expressed his amazement at how the Grille and the Eagle 6x6 are designed to prioritize the medical response within the Golden Hour and provide crucial support to severely wounded soldiers.
The successful exhibition at ILA Berlin marks a significant milestone in AVILUS' journey towards pioneering UAV development for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions. We thank everyone for their support and interest in our projects.
