AerodrOHM

Markerless Indoor Localization of a Drone without GNSS
The drone used at the AerodrOHM currently localizes via external markers. The goal is a markerless, GNSS-free indoor localization using only onboard sensors (visual-inertial odometry / SLAM), building on the existing platform.
Drone Charging Setup – Automated Wireless Charging of Micro-Drones
Development of an automated charging setup for Crazyflie drones: precise landing planning on wireless charging pads, mechanical adaptation via 3D printing, and integration into the automated swarm operation.
Drone Light Painting – Coordinated Light Image Generation with Micro-Drones
Coordinated light image generation with Crazyflie drone swarms through predefined flight patterns and long-exposure photography. Trajectory planning, collision avoidance and synchronisation at AerodrOHM.
Drone Swarm Obstacle Avoidance – Collision-Free Navigation of Micro-Drones
Development of a system for collision-free navigation of Crazyflie drone swarms using an external 3D camera, ROS integration and reactive swarm behaviour. Testing in the AerodrOHM flight space.
Robotics Has So Many Facets
The 2026 efi colloquium showcased the diversity of modern robotics — from maintenance robots and humanoid platforms to the announcement of RoboCup 2027 in Nuremberg.
21. May 2026 2 min read