Omnidrome Research & Innovation Centre at Royal Holloway welcomes drone industry partners by offering a dedicated facility for indoor and outdoor drone testing, as well as a venue for training providers to host on-site programmes. The centre also supports advanced R&D, education, and knowledge exchange in drones, robotics, and autonomous vehicles across air, land, and water.
The Omnidrome features a purpose-built indoor hangar (25m x 35m x 10m), providing a controlled environment for testing experimental drones and robotics. Planned upgrades include a camera tracking system for flight analytics and indoor GPS signal repeaters. The Centre has a diverse range of aerial drones, tracked and wheeled robots, floating and submersible systems, and an array of advanced sensors, robotics and supporting equipment.
It is also home to the Pixkit autonomous vehicle development platform, the only one of its kind in the UK. The centre has a specialised support vehicle for transporting drone and robotic equipment, doubling as a mobile command and operations centre.
Omnidrome brings together specialists in drone technology, AI, cybersecurity, and geospatial analysis of natural and man-made environments. The Centre is welcoming opportunities to explore partnerships with academia, government, and industry, including joint research bids, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, and student project opportunities addressing real-world challenges and implementations.
Located at Royal Holloway, University of London, Omnidrome is easily accessible – just 40 minutes by train from central London and seven miles from Heathrow Airport, with excellent road connections for convenient travel.
Download the Omnidrome Leaflet here & Visit the Omnidrome Research & Innovation Centre at Royal Holloway here
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5 March 2025