SPRIND is launching the next level in drone autonomy:
SPRIND Funke Fully Autonomous Flight 2.0.

We’re calling on researchers, startups, and tech pioneers to build drone systems (≤25 kg) that can fly completely autonomously – without GNSS and without any human intervention.

Two real-world missions will test the systems:

• Last-Mile Delivery in urban environments using semantic object recognition
• Search & Rescue with static and dynamic target tracking

Your voice and network can help us reach top-tier talents, doers, entrepreneurs, and innovators across Europe, who are ready to take on this challenge – please help us and spread the news!

Key facts:

✅ Up to €500,000 in funding per team across two phases with a duration of 14 months

🤝 Open to teams from the EU, EFTA, UK & Israel

🗓️ Application deadline is June 9th, 2025

🌐 Full details & application form available on our website

Webinars on the Funke will be held:

🗓️ May 15th, 17:00-18:00 CET

🗓️ June 2nd, 17:00-18:00 CET

Register here

We’re looking for unconventional approaches to address localization, navigation, safety, and real-time decision-making constraints, e.g., from camera/inertial measurement unit sensor fusion to magnetic sensing or completely new ideas.

Sounds like a fit for someone you know?