{"id":5999,"date":"2026-04-07T14:33:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/reussites\/boosting-drone-performance-ubside-and-compositic-tackle-key-technical-challenges\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:58:05","slug":"boosting-drone-performance-ubside-and-compositic-tackle-key-technical-challenges","status":"publish","type":"reussite","link":"https:\/\/www.ubside.fr\/en\/success-stories\/boosting-drone-performance-ubside-and-compositic-tackle-key-technical-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Boosting drone performance: UBSIDE and ComposiTIC tackle key technical challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aerial, Underwater, and Ground Drones: The Race for Autonomy and Productivity Is On
\nTo meet the rigorous demands of drone architects and manufacturers, UBSIDE, supported by the ComposiTIC technical facility at the University of Southern Brittany (UBS)<\/a>, deploys cutting-edge structural engineering and material design solutions.
\nDiscover how we transform our clients’ challenges into industrial successes.<\/p>\n

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Structural Lightweighting: The Key to Aerial Drone Autonomy<\/h2>\n

For drone manufacturers, every gram saved translates directly into additional flight minutes or increased payload capacity. At UBSIDE, we partner with manufacturers to achieve drastic chassis optimization.<\/p>\n

Leveraging ComposiTIC<\/a>\u2019s expertise, we utilize topological optimization<\/strong> and multi-axis additive manufacturing<\/strong> to design complex, hollow structures that are impossible to produce using traditional methods. We also offer extremely lightweight 3D-printable foamed materials<\/strong> with very low densities<\/strong>, ideal for filling and supporting internal components. Furthermore, by integrating localized continuous fiber reinforcements<\/strong>, we guarantee maximum rigidity with minimum weight.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffc The Result: Lighter, more robust drones with optimized battery life.
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Smart Materials and Harsh Environments: Pushing Operational Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A drone’s performance isn’t just measured by speed, but by its ability to operate in hostile environments. Whether dealing with underwater drones subjected to high pressure and saline conditions, or aerial drones exposed to extreme temperatures and electromagnetic interference<\/strong>, material design is our engine for innovation.<\/p>\n

We work on the functionalization of polymers and composites to make structures:<\/p>\n