Collaboration between Ubifly Technologies and German avionics leader aims to enhance safety, situational awareness, and efficiency in urban air mobility.
In a major step toward advancing urban air mobility in India, Ubifly Technologies—also known as The ePlane Company—has announced a strategic partnership with Germany-based HENSOLDT Avionics to integrate advanced avionics systems into its flagship e200X electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The collaboration marks a key milestone in the development of the e200X as the aircraft transitions from subscale testing to a full-scale prototype. Through the integration of HENSOLDT’s avionics technologies, the aircraft will be equipped with a sophisticated digital control and navigation ecosystem aimed at improving safety, situational awareness, and operational efficiency in dense urban airspace.
The avionics package will serve as the core sensing and communication infrastructure of the e200X. Among the key systems being integrated is the EuroNav 7 Next Gen digital moving map, which enables precise navigation through complex urban environments. The system is designed to provide pilots with real-time situational awareness and mission management tools necessary for operating in crowded city skies.
Another component, CaviSight, will support pilots during critical flight phases such as takeoff and landing by providing enhanced video feeds and augmented visual guidance—particularly useful for rooftop helipad operations in urban areas. Meanwhile, the RF1 Smart Antenna will enable cooperative traffic awareness, alerting pilots to nearby aircraft and improving collision avoidance capabilities.
To ensure reliable communication between the aircraft and ground infrastructure, the partnership also includes the integration of CaviConnect, a secure data link platform that allows continuous data exchange for fleet management and aircraft health monitoring.
Engineers from both companies are working closely to integrate these systems into the aircraft’s architecture. The avionics suite will also include the EB1 Multipurpose Airborne Computer, which provides additional onboard processing power and supports future upgrades, including autonomous flight capabilities.
The avionics integration is aligned with the certification pathway for the e200X under the regulatory framework of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), following the internal design freeze of the aircraft’s avionics architecture.
Commenting on the partnership, Satya Chakravarthy, Founder and Technical Lead at The ePlane Company, said that developing a certifiable eVTOL aircraft requires seamless integration of advanced subsystems into a unified platform. He added that the collaboration with HENSOLDT brings decades of aviation safety expertise into the design of the e200X.
Michael Groeninger, Managing Director of HENSOLDT Avionics GmbH, said the partnership supports the broader vision of reducing urban congestion through advanced air mobility. He noted that the demanding operational conditions of eVTOL flights in India provide an ideal environment to demonstrate next-generation avionics technologies.
The partnership reflects a growing collaboration between Indian aerospace innovation and European aviation technology as the global race to deploy safe and efficient urban air mobility solutions accelerates.