USRL Supplies Department of Forests with Custom-Built Drones to Combat Wildfires

In a significant move to combat the escalating threat of wildfires in Cyprus, multi-asset broker Exness has pledged €300,000 towards the deployment of three state-of-the-art fire-detecting drones (unmanned aerial systems), developed by The Cyprus Institute’s Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory, for the Department of Forests. These drones are specifically tailored to Cyprus’ unique terrain and are…

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The USRL Team has successfully participated in the 2023 Reflect Festival, held in Limassol on 20- 21 September 2023, with a dedicated booth alongside a 20-minute talk by the Centre’s Director Prof Jean Sciare

During the festival, the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) had the opportunity to discuss with different festival participants from a wide range of sectors and backgrounds, about the cutting-edge research and innovation the Centre in general, and USRL more specifically do, through the development of innovative technologies such as drones, which can assist in fire…

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Department of Forests Receives Unmanned Drone from Hermes Airport, Designed and Manufactured by USRL

Airport operator Hermes Airport announced the donation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Cyprus Department of Forests, in order to contribute to the latter’s efforts in protecting and preserving the forests of Cyprus. This initiative is part of Hermes Airports’ efforts to promote sustainable development and strengthen efforts to protect the environment. Read…

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USRL participates at Defence and Security Exhibition (DEFEA 2023) in Athens

A team of the Unmanned Systems Research Laboratory (USRL) of the Cyprus Institute participated in the DEFEA 2023: Defense Exhibition Athens, in Athens. In the context of the Exhibition, the Cyprus Institute team had the opportunity to present the latest achievements of the Laboratory in advanced flight control systems and high performance unmanned systems. Among…

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