UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Will Ensure the Safe Cross-Domain Operation of UAS to Protect and Safeguard Lives Through Advanced Hidden Threat Detection Technology Within the Project TICHE

The growing prevalence of concealed explosive threats—landmines, improvised explosive devices, and unexploded ordnance—has driven defence and humanitarian agencies to seek autonomous detection solutions. Traditional manual clearance is slow, dangerous, and costly, prompting the European Union to allocate substantial resources through the European Defence Fund. TICHE (Technology for Integrated Cross‑Domain Hazard Elimination) leverages this funding to create a multi‑platform system that fuses high‑resolution sensors with AI‑based data‑fusion algorithms, delivering real‑time threat identification in cluttered, GPS‑denied environments.

At the heart of TICHE’s operational capability is UAV Navigation‑Grupo Oesía’s expertise in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). By providing precise flight‑path planning and robust swarm coordination, the company ensures that dozens of aerial and ground robots can operate synchronously, sharing sensor feeds and maintaining safe separation. Advanced GNC algorithms enable dynamic re‑tasking, allowing the swarm to adapt to terrain changes or emerging threats without human intervention. This level of autonomy not only shortens mission timelines but also conserves power, extending on‑site endurance for prolonged surveillance and detection cycles.

Beyond immediate battlefield applications, the TICHE platform holds promise for post‑conflict reconstruction and civilian demining initiatives. Its portable, power‑efficient design can be deployed in remote regions where infrastructure is limited, supporting NGOs and local governments in clearing hazardous zones. The collaborative model—uniting industry leaders, research institutions, and defense agencies—sets a precedent for future dual‑use technologies that blend security imperatives with humanitarian outcomes, potentially opening new markets for autonomous sensing systems worldwide.