HENSOLDT successfully trained drone pilots for the Multinational Joint Headquarters Ulm
In addition to providing the technical skills required to operate commercially available drones, the training also included an aviation law examination in accordance with the civil and military regulations of EASA/LBA and the German Air Force (LufABw).
The sensor specialist and solutions provider HENSOLDT successfully completed the training of drone pilots for the Multinational Joint Headquarters Ulm (MN JHQ Ulm) this spring. With the project “Full training with aviation law examination for remote pilots in the civil category A2 and military regulations category II a”, the HENSOLDT team has impressively demonstrated its particular capabilities as an “end-to-end service provider” for the training of military drone pilots.
The ability to conduct (tactical) operations using commercially available drones in accordance with the applicable civil and military legal frameworks of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA) and the German Armed Forces Aviation Authority (LufABw) makes a significant contribution to strengthening the capabilities of our soldiers.
In designing the curriculum and delivering the training – in close consultation with those responsible at the MN JHQ Ulm – HENSOLDT placed particular emphasis on imparting as broad a foundation as possible, combined with mission-oriented skills. As a result, the drone pilots were comprehensively qualified and certified by the HENSOLDT team for their future tasks – authorised by the LufABw and the civil authorities EASA/LBA.
“Drones are increasingly becoming part of current and future crises and military conflict scenarios, both as means of reconnaissance, command and communication, and for combating. It is therefore essential for the operational readiness of our Bundeswehr in the context of national and alliance defence to impart the necessary capabilities. We are grateful that we can make valuable contributions to this effort as a ‘one-stop-shop’ by offering our expertise from a single source,” says Thorsten Heil, Head of HENSOLDT’s Flight Operations.
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HENSOLDT is a leading European high-tech company in the defence and security industry, based in Taufkirchen near Munich. The company develops sensor solutions, electronics and software for the air, land, sea, cyber and space domain, helping armed forces worldwide to detect threats early and make informed operational decisions.
Building on decades of experience in mission-critical sensor technology, HENSOLDT combines radar, optronics, electronics and cyber expertise with data-driven software and artificial intelligence. The aim is to integrate and analyse sensor data from different platforms and domains and merge it into a reliable situational picture.
HENSOLDT has thus evolved from a traditional sensor supplier to a new-generation system integrator – a ‘neo-system house’ that enables networked, Software-Defined Defence capabilities and supports information superiority in missions.
In the 2025 financial year, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of €2.46 billion with around 9,500 employees. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.