SISTEMATICA SPA

Their core work

Sistematica is a Rome-based SME specializing in GNSS/EGNSS-based applications for drones and autonomous systems, with a strong focus on satellite navigation accuracy for real-world operational scenarios. They build platforms that use high-accuracy positioning (RTK, EDAS) combined with computer vision for tasks like photovoltaic plant inspection, search-and-rescue operations, and port surveillance with semi-autonomous drone fleets. Their work bridges satellite navigation technology with practical field applications in infrastructure maintenance, public safety, and environmental monitoring.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Sistematica started with precision maintenance applications — using EGNSS and computer vision to inspect photovoltaic plants via RPAS (2016-2018), alongside urban mobility data analytics. By 2018-2020, they pivoted decisively toward safety-critical operations: search-and-rescue and port surveillance with drone fleets, emphasizing citizens protection, security, and regulatory compliance. The trajectory shows a clear move from single-drone inspection tasks to managing fleets of semi-autonomous drones in complex, regulated operational environments.

Sistematica is scaling from single-drone applications toward multi-drone fleet management in safety-critical and regulated environments — expect them to pursue projects in autonomous port/maritime operations and civil protection.

How they like to work

Sistematica strongly prefers to lead: they coordinated 3 out of 4 projects, indicating they are project initiators rather than followers. With 37 unique partners across 14 countries from just 4 projects, they build broad, diverse consortia rather than relying on a small circle of repeat collaborators. This suggests they are confident proposal writers who can assemble and manage international teams effectively.

Sistematica has built a network of 37 partners across 14 countries through just 4 projects, indicating wide European reach. Their partner base spans multiple sectors — from space and ICT to environment and security — reflecting the cross-domain nature of GNSS applications.

What sets them apart

Sistematica occupies a niche at the intersection of European satellite navigation (EGNSS/Galileo) and drone operations — a combination few SMEs can claim with this depth. Their progression from inspection drones to semi-autonomous fleet management for port security gives them operational credibility in regulated airspace. For consortium builders, they bring both the technical GNSS integration expertise and proven coordination experience as a small but capable project lead.

Highlights from their portfolio

• PASSport
  Their largest project (EUR 469,869) and most ambitious — managing semi-autonomous drone fleets for port operations, combining GNSS accuracy with regulatory compliance for citizens protection.
• EASY Pv
  Their foundational project that established their EGNSS + drone + computer vision technology stack, applied to the practical problem of solar panel maintenance.
• SARA
  Search-and-rescue application of EGNSS high accuracy demonstrates their ability to apply positioning technology in life-critical emergency scenarios.