Welcome College of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg to DIAS

The Drone Industry Association Switzerland (DIAS) is proud to welcome HEIA-FR (School of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg) as our newest member.

Part of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HES-SO), HEIA-FR brings cutting-edge expertise in areas critical to drone innovation – including computer science, telecommunications, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

🎓 Academic excellence meets industry innovation

HEIA-FR’s commitment to applied research and advanced engineering education aligns perfectly with DIAS’s mission to accelerate drone adoption and support safe, responsible integration of unmanned aerial systems in society.

🤝 A strategic partnership for the Swiss drone ecosystem

This collaboration will foster:

– Advanced research and development in drone technologies

– Training and education of future drone professionals

– Knowledge transfer between academia and industry

– Innovation in safety, regulation, and operational excellence

– Rapid design and prototyping from concept to flight testing

Switzerland continues to lead the world in drone market size per capita, and partnerships like this are key to maintaining that leadership.