ONERA (Office National d'Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales)
French national aerospace research center conducting fundamental and applied research in aerodynamics, propulsion, materials, autonomous systems, UAVs, and.
ONERA, the Office National d'Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales, is France's national aerospace research center, established in 1946 and headquartered in Palaiseau, Île-de-France. It operates as a public industrial and commercial establishment under the supervision of the French Ministry of Armed Forces. With approximately 2,000 employees including 1,500 scientists, engineers, and technicians, ONERA conducts research in aerodynamics, aeroacoustics, propulsion, materials, optics, and autonomous systems.
In robotics and unmanned systems, ONERA leads research on UAVs, autonomous flight control, cooperative multi-drone systems, drone traffic management, and protection against rogue drones. The lab maintains dedicated drone flight facilities at Toulouse and Palaiseau and participates in European research consortia. Its annual budget is approximately €336 million, with over half derived from commercial and institutional contracts.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
ONERA UAV Research Platforms
Family of experimental unmanned aerial vehicle platforms developed at ONERA for research in autonomous flight, atmospheric sensing, and multi-drone coordination.
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Contact ONERA (Office National d'Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales)
WEBSITE
https://www.onera.frPHONE
+33 1 80 38 66 90HEADQUARTERS
France
Company Facts
Founded
1946
Primary Role
Research Institute
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Primary Region
Europe
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