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Wiener Neustadt, AustriaDubai, United Arab EmiratesWiener Neustadt, AustriaDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Airborne LINX
An integrated mission management system that connects all sensors, cameras and communications equipment aboard an aircraft into a single operator-controlled architecture. The system runs on a custom mission computer that meets DO-160 environmental testing standards and is controlled through the Mission Management Unit (MMU), a touchscreen interface that can be embedded in a full workstation or run on a tablet. LINX supports both fixed installations integrated directly into the airframe and flexible SCAR-Pod configurations for rapid deployment.
SCAR-Pod Family
Lightweight carbon fibre pods that house complete surveillance sensor suites and mount to aircraft hardpoints without requiring permanent airframe modifications. SCAR-Pods allow operators to upgrade any aircraft with hardpoints into a capable ISR platform quickly, and can be transferred between aircraft. Multiple pod configurations are available to accommodate different sensor and mission requirements.
Radomes
High-performance, low-signal-loss aircraft radomes designed and manufactured in-house. Compared to standard alternatives, these radomes offer lower weight, reduced cost and optimised aerodynamics while maintaining the signal integrity needed for radar and antenna installations on special mission aircraft.
Camera Lifts
Specialised lifting devices for internal and external installation on aircraft, capable of accommodating gimbals up to 26 inches in diameter. Camera lifts allow large electro-optical and infrared payloads to be deployed and stowed from within the aircraft cabin, protecting sensors during transit and enabling rapid operational deployment.
Carbon Fibre Sensor Brackets
Custom-designed carbon fibre mounts for external sensor installations. The brackets are vibration-dampening and corrosion-free, reducing overall aircraft weight while providing stable, maintenance-free mounting points for cameras, antennas and other sensor payloads.
CLEAR VIEW Exhaust Deflector Kit
A Cessna 208B Caravan-specific exhaust gas deflection system that redirects hot engine exhaust away from sensor hatches and belly-mounted cameras. Designed to prevent heat distortion and contamination of imaging sensors during operations, preserving image quality on long endurance surveillance missions.
Videos
Airborne Technologies Company Introduction
Airborne Technologies - Airborne LINX
Airborne Technologies Highlights
About
Airborne Technologies GmbH, founded in 2008 and based at Wiener Neustadt Airport in Austria, converts general aviation aircraft into certified special mission platforms for surveillance, ISR, search and rescue, maritime patrol and airborne law enforcement. The company holds EASA Part 21 approval as a Design and Production Organisation and Part 145 approval as a Maintenance Organisation, which means it can certify an airframe modification from nose to tail without requiring sign-off from the original manufacturer.
Offices
Wiener Neustadt, AustriaDubai, United Arab EmiratesCustomers & Partners
Danish Home GuardPolish PoliceSASEMAR (Spanish Maritime Safety Agency)Catalan PoliceREGA (Swiss Air-Rescue)Bulgarian Border GuardSlovenia Ministry of InteriorGerman Police (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Hessen)Kazakhstan Ministry of InteriorNorwegian Air AmbulanceQatar Air ForceUK Police National Police Air Service (NPAS)Airbus Defence & SpaceAction Air EnvironmentLIMA Aviation LLC (UAE)Norwegian Aviation and Defence Group (NADG)Smith Myers (ARTEMIS mobile phone detection integration)Metasensing
Timeline
2026-04
Selected by Airbus Defence & Space as a system integration partner for the A400M military transport aircraft programme.
2025-01
Handed over two customised De Havilland DHC-6-300 surveillance aircraft to the Danish Home Guard; a third aircraft was subsequently ordered in September 2025.
2023-12
Delivered four upgraded Bell 407GXi helicopters to the Polish Police and signed an MoU with Norwegian Aviation and Defence Group for development cooperation.
2023-02
Opened a wholly-owned subsidiary in Dubai to expand presence across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
2022-06
Awarded contract by Slovenia Ministry of Interior to upgrade an H135 helicopter with surveillance systems, a repeat engagement since 2016.
2008
Founded in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, initially focused on airborne remote sensing services and sales of fully equipped special mission aircraft.
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Products & Solutions
Airborne LINX
An integrated mission management system that connects all sensors, cameras and communications equipment aboard an aircraft into a single operator-controlled architecture. The system runs on a custom mission computer that meets DO-160 environmental testing standards and is controlled through the Mission Management Unit (MMU), a touchscreen interface that can be embedded in a full workstation or run on a tablet. LINX supports both fixed installations integrated directly into the airframe and flexible SCAR-Pod configurations for rapid deployment.
SCAR-Pod Family
Lightweight carbon fibre pods that house complete surveillance sensor suites and mount to aircraft hardpoints without requiring permanent airframe modifications. SCAR-Pods allow operators to upgrade any aircraft with hardpoints into a capable ISR platform quickly, and can be transferred between aircraft. Multiple pod configurations are available to accommodate different sensor and mission requirements.
Radomes
High-performance, low-signal-loss aircraft radomes designed and manufactured in-house. Compared to standard alternatives, these radomes offer lower weight, reduced cost and optimised aerodynamics while maintaining the signal integrity needed for radar and antenna installations on special mission aircraft.
Camera Lifts
Specialised lifting devices for internal and external installation on aircraft, capable of accommodating gimbals up to 26 inches in diameter. Camera lifts allow large electro-optical and infrared payloads to be deployed and stowed from within the aircraft cabin, protecting sensors during transit and enabling rapid operational deployment.
Carbon Fibre Sensor Brackets
Custom-designed carbon fibre mounts for external sensor installations. The brackets are vibration-dampening and corrosion-free, reducing overall aircraft weight while providing stable, maintenance-free mounting points for cameras, antennas and other sensor payloads.
CLEAR VIEW Exhaust Deflector Kit
A Cessna 208B Caravan-specific exhaust gas deflection system that redirects hot engine exhaust away from sensor hatches and belly-mounted cameras. Designed to prevent heat distortion and contamination of imaging sensors during operations, preserving image quality on long endurance surveillance missions.
Videos
Airborne Technologies Company Introduction
Airborne Technologies - Airborne LINX
Airborne Technologies Highlights
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
Airborne Technologies doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
Airborne Technologies GmbH, founded in 2008 and based at Wiener Neustadt Airport in Austria, converts general aviation aircraft into certified special mission platforms for surveillance, ISR, search and rescue, maritime patrol and airborne law enforcement. The company holds EASA Part 21 approval as a Design and Production Organisation and Part 145 approval as a Maintenance Organisation, which means it can certify an airframe modification from nose to tail without requiring sign-off from the original manufacturer.
Offices
Wiener Neustadt, AustriaDubai, United Arab EmiratesCustomers & Partners
Danish Home GuardPolish PoliceSASEMAR (Spanish Maritime Safety Agency)Catalan PoliceREGA (Swiss Air-Rescue)Bulgarian Border GuardSlovenia Ministry of InteriorGerman Police (Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Hessen)Kazakhstan Ministry of InteriorNorwegian Air AmbulanceQatar Air ForceUK Police National Police Air Service (NPAS)Airbus Defence & SpaceAction Air EnvironmentLIMA Aviation LLC (UAE)Norwegian Aviation and Defence Group (NADG)Smith Myers (ARTEMIS mobile phone detection integration)Metasensing
Timeline
2026-04
Selected by Airbus Defence & Space as a system integration partner for the A400M military transport aircraft programme.
2025-01
Handed over two customised De Havilland DHC-6-300 surveillance aircraft to the Danish Home Guard; a third aircraft was subsequently ordered in September 2025.
2023-12
Delivered four upgraded Bell 407GXi helicopters to the Polish Police and signed an MoU with Norwegian Aviation and Defence Group for development cooperation.
2023-02
Opened a wholly-owned subsidiary in Dubai to expand presence across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
2022-06
Awarded contract by Slovenia Ministry of Interior to upgrade an H135 helicopter with surveillance systems, a repeat engagement since 2016.
2008
Founded in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, initially focused on airborne remote sensing services and sales of fully equipped special mission aircraft.
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