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Drones

Developed at Empa and EPFL, the new FireDrone is designed to operate in extreme heat, supporting firefighting operations and industrial inspections in hazardous environments.

EPFL and Empa unveil FireDrone for high-risk firefighting and industrial inspections

9 February 2026

Lausanne-based Flybotix has raised close to USD 10 million to expand the global reach of its ASIO drone solution for confined-space inspection.

Flybotix secures USD 10 million to accelerate global drone deployment

10 September 2025

Empa’s newly inaugurated DroneHub on the NEST campus aims to redefine the role of drones and robotics in addressing global environmental and infrastructure challenges.

Empa inaugurates a pioneering facility for sustainability robotics

25 November 2024

Western Switzerland, a region renowned for its precision engineering and watchmaking heritage, has become a hub for robotics innovation, blending technical expertise with pragmatic industrial applications. Home to companies like ABB, Intuitive Surgical, STMicroelectronics, and a strong ecosystem of academic and governmental support, Switzerland’s robotics sector offers an attractive environment for companies focusing on industrial automation rather than flashy consumer robotics.

Western Switzerland for Robotics Companies

Empa researcher Mirko Kovac has been appointed as Professor of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL, marking a new collaboration aimed at developing cutting-edge drone and robotic technology for environmental and construction applications.

Joint professorship in robotics between EPFL and Empa to promote sustainability research

17 September 2024

Thomas Ingold, CEO and Founder of DroneControl Sàrl.

Four innovative Geneva start-ups receive FIF support

31 October 2023

This partnership between Dufour Aerospace and armasuisse underlines the rising significance of tilt-wing aircraft in security and defence scenarios.

Swiss defence office taps Dufour Aerospace for advanced tilt-wing research

12 September 2023

Drone company Flyability raises 11 million dollars

13 November 2018