EASA Part-145 CertifiedCertified maintenance partner
Very short conversion windowOn-site, no permits required
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Worldwide SupportGlobal parts & maintenance
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University of StuttgartAcademic flight control partner

Our Approach

Purpose-Built.
Proven Performance.

The conversion of civil aircrafts to high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) is the easiest and fastest way. Civil aircrafts equipped for special mission are built for many different usage and customer requirements can be met at an affordable price.

Aircraft fleet
20+
Aircraft Types Available

There are a variety of manufacturers offering ready-made systems for purchase. These systems do not always meet customer requirements and are very costly with long delivery times. For this reason, it is important to offer high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) according to customer needs and available resources.

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Availability of Aircrafts

Civil platforms are available on the market and can be selected based on mission and resource constraints.

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Low Cost

A simple conversion path avoids lengthy development and construction timelines and keeps programme cost affordable.

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Design is Approved

The base aircraft design is already approved and proven in civil operation.

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Reliability Proven

Reliability is proven by thousands of flying hours, with worldwide maintenance options and spare parts supply.

Beech King Air 350 on the runway

Key Advantage

Not Identifiable.
Fully Capable.

The aircrafts stay on civil registration and can be ferried to the place of operation with pilots. There is no need for special flight permits from authorities. Conversion to high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) is completed on site in a very short period, and the aircraft is not identifiable as HPAA.

Each platform is selected for operational suitability and a proven track record. Suitable airframes are converted and integrated into high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) for your mission.

CESSNA CITATION 525B — view 1 of 3
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CESSNA CITATION 525B
EXAMPLE · Business Jet
SPEED417 kts / 772 kmh
SERVICE CEILING45.000 ft / 13.700 m
RANGE1875 NM / 3.473 km
PowerplantTwin Turbofan
AvailabilityWorldwide

The Cessna Citation 525B is a light business jet with twin turbofan power, offering high cruise speed, high-altitude operation, and long range. We convert suitable civil-registered aircraft of this type into high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) for rapid coverage and response; airframes can be ferried to the operating location with conversion typically completed on site in a very short period.

CESSNA 208 — view 1 of 3
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CESSNA 208
EXAMPLE · SPECIAL MISSION
SPEED185 kts / 340 kmh
SERVICE CEILING25.000 ft / 7600 m
RANGE912 NM / 1700 km
PowerplantSingle Turboprop
AvailabilityWorldwide

The Cessna 208 is a high-wing single turboprop utility aircraft with a strong record in cargo, special mission, and austere-field operations. Selected 208-class airframes are converted into high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA), using the flexible cabin and cargo door for sensors, mission equipment, and logistics payloads while retaining worldwide parts and maintenance access.

C-130J — view 1 of 3
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C-130J
POSSIBLE · SPECIAL MISSION
SPEED339 kts / 628 kmh
SERVICE CEILING28.000 ft / 8500 m
RANGE2835 NM / 5250 km
Powerplant4× Turboprop
AvailabilityWorldwide

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop tactical transport with very long range and a high-volume cargo hold. Where programme scope allows, integration converts suitable airframes toward high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) operation for the largest payloads and mission-system footprints.

Beech King Air 350 — view 1 of 3
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Beech King Air 350
Twin Turboprop · ISR / Multi-Mission
Cruise Speed~310 kts / 574 km/h
Service Ceiling35,000 ft / 10,670 m
Range~1,750 NM / 3,240 km
PowerplantTwin Turboprop
AvailabilityWorldwide

The Beech King Air 350 is a pressurized twin turboprop with long endurance, stable cruise, and a proven multi-mission record. Civil King Air–class platforms are strong candidates for conversion to high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) for ISR, special missions, and related roles, with global support and a mature maintenance ecosystem.

F-15 Eagle / F-15E Strike Eagle — view 1 of 3
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F-15 Eagle / F-15E Strike Eagle
Fighter · Air superiority & multirole strike
Max speedMach 2.5+ (~1,650+ mph / 2,660+ km/h)
Service ceiling~65,000 ft / ~20,000 m
Range (ferry)~3,450 mi / ~5,550 km (external tanks)
Powerplant2 × Pratt & Whitney F100 (PW-100 / -220 / -229)
AvailabilityUSAF & allied forces worldwide; 1,300+ built

The F-15 Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagle are twin-engine supersonic all-weather tactical fighters for air superiority and multirole strike. Specifications describe the base aircraft class; where customer and regulatory scope allow, programme integration aligns mission systems and autonomy layers with high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) objectives for approved profiles.

Mirage Fighter Jet — view 1 of 3
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Mirage Fighter Jet
Fighter · Special mission
Max speed1,900 kts / 3,520 km/h (≈ Mach 3.0)
Service ceiling70,000 ft / 21,300 m
Range1,500 NM / 2,780 km (combat radius 750 NM / 1,390 km)
PowerplantTwin adaptive thrust-vectoring turbofan engines
AvailabilityPrototype / advanced deployment

This Mirage-class fighter jet concept represents a next-generation stealth multirole platform for air superiority, deep strike, and electronic warfare. Described for illustration; where such platforms fall within programme scope, integration targets high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) mission systems—sensor fusion, modular stores, and autonomy-assisted flight and targeting layers.

Pilatus PC-12 — view 1 of 3
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Pilatus PC-12
Single turboprop · Utility / special mission
Max cruise speed~290 kt / 537 km/h
Service ceiling30,000 ft / 9,144 m
Max range~1,803 NM / ~3,340 km
PowerplantPratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67P (single turboprop)
AvailabilityWorldwide; in production since 1991

The Pilatus PC-12 is a versatile single-engine turboprop utility aircraft from Switzerland, known for short-field performance, a pressurized cabin, and multi-role use. Selected PC-12–class civil airframes are converted into high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) for executive, cargo, medevac, surveillance, and special-mission roles—combining turboprop efficiency with rugged field capability.

Boeing 747 — view 1 of 3
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Boeing 747
Wide-body · Long-haul / cargo
Max cruise speed~490 kt / 907 km/h
Service ceiling43,000 ft / 13,100 m
Max range~7,730 NM / ~14,320 km (varies by variant)
Powerplant4 × high-bypass turbofan (e.g. CF6, RB211, GEnx on 747-8)
AvailabilityWorldwide; since 1970 — freighter & select passenger ops

The Boeing 747 is an iconic wide-body airliner with a distinctive upper-deck “hump” and very high payload or passenger capacity. Where programme and regulatory scope allow, selected 747-class airframes can be integrated toward high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) operation for special-mission cargo, oversized payloads, or unique long-range roles—building on the type’s size, range, and reliability.

Airbus A380 — view 1 of 3
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Airbus A380
Wide-body · High-capacity long-haul
Max cruise speed~490 kt / 907 km/h
Service ceiling43,000 ft / 13,100 m
Max range~8,200 NM / ~15,200 km
Powerplant4 × high-bypass turbofan (Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900)
AvailabilityWorldwide; introduced 2007 — production ended 2021

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner, with a full-length double-deck cabin and very high internal volume. For exceptional programmes, A380-class platforms can be considered for integration toward high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) objectives—using that volume and long-haul efficiency for specialized payloads, mission systems, or non-standard roles subject to feasibility and approvals.

Civil aircrafts converted to high performance autonomous aircraft (HPAA) can be used for the following operations.

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Surveillance & ISR

Surveillance with camera systems.

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Cargo & Delivery

Transportation and dropping of materials, possibly with a parachute.

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Defensive Operations

Defense or attack of targets by dropping defensive measures.

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Range Extension

Used as range extension system for cruise missiles.

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Adaptive Platforms

Cost-effective unmanned systems for monitoring, disruption, defense, and precision operations in high-risk environments—built to adapt to dynamic mission demands.

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Counter-UAS

Destruction of hostile.

University of Stuttgart and Part One-Forty Five GmbH provide academic and certified maintenance support for the programme.

Part One-Forty Five GmbH
EASA Part-145 Certified Maintenance & Repair Organisation
Part One-Forty Five GmbH
Patrick Kopfer · Neuhausen ob Eck Airfield

Part One-Forty Five GmbH is an authorized EASA PART-145 maintenance and repair organisation. The organisation maintains turbine powered turboprops and jets.

Academic Partner
University of Stuttgart
Institute of Flight Mechanics and Flight Control · Prof. Dr. Walter Fichter

The Institute of Flight Mechanics and Control (iFR) works in guidance, control and navigation of aerospace vehicles and instruments. Cirrus SR22 / D-EXPT is used as autonomous flight demonstration platform.

University of Stuttgart
KUM Services GmbH
Lead Integrator
KUM Services GmbH
Programme Management

Prime contractor responsible for end-to-end project management, system integration, and customer delivery. Located at Haltnauer Weg 17, D-78464 Konstanz. Direct contact: info@kum-trading.consulting

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AddressHaltnauer Weg 17
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Tax number09048/02916 · FA Konstanz
VAT IDDE259550054
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