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Airborne Intellisense

An engineering-driven unmanned systems company supporting the development, establishment, and operation of aerial and ground-based unmanned capabilities.

Supporting governmental and parastatal unmanned systems programs.

Operating at the intersection of engineering, industrialization, and operational enablement for unmanned systems.

Applications

Environmental & Wildlife Monitoring

Aerial data collection supporting conservation programs, protected-area management, and environmental oversight.

Maritime & Coastal Monitoring

Persistent monitoring of coastal and offshore areas supporting maritime safety, resource protection, and domain awareness.

Fire Detection & Emergency Response

Early detection and situational awareness supporting preparedness and response to fires, floods, and other emergency situations.

Critical Infrastructure Monitoring

Monitoring of energy, transport, and utility infrastructure to support inspection, planning, and operational continuity.

Mapping, Surveying & Geospatial Data

High-quality aerial mapping and geospatial data acquisition supporting planning, development, and land management activities.

Situational Awareness & Area Monitoring

Persistent area monitoring supporting decision-making, coordination, and information gathering across large or remote regions.

Scope of Activities

Governmental & Parastatal Support

Programmatic and technical support in establishing unmanned system capabilities.

Local Capability Development

In-country engineering, manufacturing, integration, and operational enablement.

Lifecycle Support

Support from concept definition through deployment, training, and operations.

Engineering & Delivery Services

Air Vehicle Design

Conceptual and detailed design of custom unmanned air vehicles across size classes.

Sensor & Mission Integration

Optimized integration of sensors, payloads, and mission systems.

Production Setup & Industrialization

Composite structures, electrical systems, avionics, software, and AI integration.

Organization & Technology Approach

Airborne Intellisense applies a structured, systems-engineering–driven approach to the development, integration, and operationalization of complex aviation capabilities. The organization draws on decades of experience in structuring and executing multi-disciplinary development and integration programs within the aviation domain, delivered across multiple countries and regulatory environments.

This experience spans the full lifecycle of aviation programs, from early concept definition and requirements engineering through detailed design, certification support, industrialization, and entry into service. Particular emphasis is placed on managing technical, regulatory, and operational interfaces in programs involving multiple stakeholders, suppliers, and authorities.

A core strength of Airborne Intellisense is its strong background in the modification and upgrade of manned aircraft, including fixed-wing and rotary platforms. This includes extensive experience with avionics modernization and retrofit programs, mission system and sensor integration (such as EO/IR, ISR payloads, and communication and data-link systems), electrical power system upgrades, structural and mechanical modifications, and the integration of safety-critical and flight-critical systems.

This heritage in manned aviation directly informs the company’s unmanned systems activities. Proven design assurance practices, certification-oriented thinking, and operational safety principles are systematically transferred to UAV and optionally piloted aircraft programs, ensuring robustness, scalability, and regulatory alignment from the outset.

Organizationally, Airborne Intellisense emphasizes modular architectures, clear interface definitions, and incremental capability growth. This enables efficient technology transfer, local industrial participation, and long-term sustainment, while maintaining interoperability with international standards and operational frameworks.

Engagement Models

Advisory & Program Definition

Capability definition, feasibility studies, regulatory pathways, and structuring.

Joint Development & Integration

Collaborative development with local partners and institutions.

Capability Transfer & Enablement

Structured transfer of know-how, processes, and tooling.

Regulatory Alignment & Safety

Airborne Intellisense emphasizes safety, regulatory alignment, and responsible integration of unmanned systems into existing operational environments.

System architectures and operational concepts are developed with consideration for applicable national and international unmanned aviation frameworks, including structured operational risk assessment approaches such as the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA).

Technical design follows aviation-oriented engineering principles, including the use of qualified and redundant flight control systems, defined system architectures, and failure containment strategies aligned with the intended concept of operations.

Safety is addressed across the system lifecycle using established methods such as functional hazard assessment and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), supporting predictable and robust system behavior.

Where required, support is provided in defining approval pathways and preparing safety and regulatory documentation aligned with operational, airworthiness, spectrum, and data governance requirements.

Contact

For inquiries related to unmanned systems programs, partnerships, or technical discussions:

Airborne Intellisense Ltd.
00502 Nairobi, Kenya

Phone: +254 759 063341
Email: info@airborne-intellisense.com