SKY EYE SYSTEMS ACHIEVES ITALY’S HIGHEST SAFETY CERTIFICATION FOR LIGHTWEIGHT DRONES

Dassault Systèmes announced that Sky Eye Systems, an Italian startup specializing in the development of unmanned aerial solutions, used the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud to manage the certification process of its lightweight drone, the Rapier X-25. The Rapier X-25 achieved the highest safety certification from the Italian government for a drone of its weight, making it the only system in the mini class authorized to fly without restrictions.

Sky Eye Systems had been using Dassault Systèmes’ solutions to design the drone and wanted to accelerate and facilitate its certification by bringing full visibility and traceability to the product development life cycle.

It implemented the “Reinvent the Sky” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to connect legacy design data to a cloud-based environment in which designers and engineers could work simultaneously and effectively on the same virtual twin with a real-time view of all development. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the cloud was a clear choice for the startup, allowing it to get up to speed without needing an established server infrastructure or making a big upfront investment. A seamless flow of data enabled teams to manage and show the workflows and history related to design changes that comply with stringent industry standards.

Designed for applications including civil protection, pollution control and land surveillance, the Rapier X-25 weighs up to 25 kg and boasts a 10-hour flight endurance, a 90-km datalink range, and sophisticated onboard sensor payload capabilities. Its compliance with strict airworthiness and military operational requirements by the Italian Directorate of Air Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) is recognized by NATO, making it extendable to other countries in the European Union.