Published on 17 August 2023

The Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre (SDRC)

The Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (SDRC DDPS) supports the Swiss Armed Forces and other authorities in dealing with robotics in the security environment. It is the Swiss specialist authority for questions on drones and robot technology in terms of their significance for national security.

Publication notice!

The Swiss Drone and Robotics Center has published a new book: further information

About us

Research & innovation

A futuristic dragonfly stands under a microscope with W+T engraved on it. The dragonfly stands on a glass with the contours of Switzerland.
As part of the policy research of armasuisse S+T, the SDRC DDPS runs the research programme «Unmanned systems/robotics». Apart from its research focus, the SDRC is committed to Swiss robotic innovations as part of its security tasks.

ARCHE

ARCHE (Advanced Robotic Capabilities for Hazardous Environments) is used to assess the technology maturity level and the practical suitability of Swiss robotics for disaster relief.

Learn more about ARCHE

ARDET

Drone on the ground before take-off
ARDET (Advanced Robotic Detachement) is an initiative of the SDRC for launching new robotics systems in the formations and deployments of the Swiss Armed Forces.

Infrastructure

As a part of armasuisse S+T, the SDRC DDPS possesses unique equipment and infrastructures for testing and assessing robotic systems.

Technology transfer & operations

A person divided in the middle into a laborate and enem soldier
The aim is to put promising robots from research and innovation into use more quickly and more frequently. Robots on land, in the air and in the water are intended to help the emergency services in performing their missions.

SAB & partners

A map of Switzerland with the partners of the SDRZs
The SDRC DDPS is supported by numerous research and industrial partners as well as a Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). The support and work of partners of the SDRC are essential to fulfil its task as a special authority.

News & Media

News

Media

Team

The SDRC currently consists of an eight-member core team. The Centre accomplishes the task in support of the colleagues from armasuisse S+T as well as the network of Swiss robotic research and industry.

Downloads

Contact

Head of the Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre (SDRC)
Dr. Markus Höpflinger
Feuerwerkerstrasse 39
3602 Thun