URNAVIO Aerial Systems & Engineering

Drone engineering
and maintenance in Iraq.

We assess and maintain aerial systems, integrate payloads and sensors, and scope survey and inspection work. Tell us the mission or fault so we can define the work and its deliverables.

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URNAVIO / SOLUTIONS

Engineering for field missions

From system assessment and payload integration to maintenance and aerial survey planning. We agree the scope and deliverables after reviewing feasibility, resources and permissions.

Systems development bench and tools
01

Technical assessment of aerial systems

Deliverables: Requirements and architecture review, with a recommended development plan.

Scope and pricing details

Customer inputs: Mission, existing system specifications, constraints and timeline.

Acceptance criteria: Review report addresses the agreed requirements and decision questions.

Quotation basis: Fixed fee for an agreed scope.

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Platform controllers and wiring
02

Payload and platform integration

Deliverables: Defined integration work, interface documentation and a test report.

Scope and pricing details

Customer inputs: Platform and payload specifications, interfaces, power and mass limits.

Acceptance criteria: Interface and functional tests against an agreed acceptance plan.

Quotation basis: Milestone-based project.

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Field equipment for a photogrammetry setup
03

Aerial survey or inspection pilot

Deliverables: Agreed imagery or spatial outputs, findings and delivery documentation.

Scope and pricing details

Customer inputs: Site boundaries, coverage, sensor needs, required accuracy and permissions.

Acceptance criteria: Coverage, file formats and accuracy checked against the agreed scope.

Quotation basis: Site, coverage, sensors, travel, processing and permissions.

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Aircraft platform on an inspection bench
04

Maintenance and technical support

Deliverables: Diagnosis, repair recommendations and verification of approved work.

Scope and pricing details

Customer inputs: System model, fault history, operating logs and equipment access.

Acceptance criteria: Documented diagnosis and results of agreed verification checks.

Quotation basis: Assessment fee plus approved work and parts.

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Maintenance and support

From fault diagnosis to repair verification.

Service suitability is reviewed against the platform model, configuration and component availability. Assessment can cover power, control, payloads, sensors and operating logs.

01 / Inspection

Share the model, photos, fault description and available operating logs.

02 / Diagnosis and estimate

Define the assessment, repair scope and estimated cost before authorizing work.

03 / Repair and integration

Carry out agreed work and review relevant components and interfaces.

04 / Checks and handover

Agree verification checks and document the work, recommendations and operating requirements.

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Engineering services

Capability begins with
the system details.

Engineering for aerial system development, integration and testing. Scope and delivery requirements are defined for each project.

01 / ENGINEERING

Autonomous systems

Mission logic, offboard control and state estimation.

PX4 · ROS 2 · MAVSDK · Auterion SDK
02 / ENGINEERING

Platform integration

Airframe, payload, sensor and companion computer integration.

MAVLink · Companion Computing · Sensors
03 / ENGINEERING

Flight testing

Simulation and verification of software and platform performance.

SITL · SIH · HITL · ULog
04 / ENGINEERING

PX4 and ROS 2 integration

Communication, messaging and simulation environment setup.

uXRCE-DDS · DDS · Ethernet · Gazebo
05 / ENGINEERING

Flight log analysis

Fault diagnosis and sensor data review.

ULog · EKF2 · PX4 Review
06 / ENGINEERING

Cloud data

Connecting aircraft data to storage and monitoring.

AWS · Kinesis · IoT Core · S3 · Docker
07 / ENGINEERING

Engineering consultancy

Architecture, development options and deployment readiness review.

Architecture · R&D · System Design

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Platforms, integration and inspection

Images of aerial platforms, integration setups and engineering inspection work.

Multirotor platform
Multirotor platform
Component placement on a multirotor frame.
Hardware integration
Hardware integration
Controller layout and wiring inside the platform.
Component inspection
Component inspection
Platform components laid out on an inspection bench.
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URNAVIO / MANUFACTURING

Design, assembly and local manufacturing.

Our manufacturing pathway starts with product requirements and design, followed by prototyping and verification toward demand-led pilot production. Resources, cost and quality criteria are defined for each stage before progressing.

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Climate and circular economy

Repair, reuse, and responsible recycling

Our approach starts with keeping equipment in service where it is safe and practical. We also scope aerial inspections that help solar asset owners identify where maintenance teams should focus their checks.

Repair before replacement

Assess faults first. Where repair is viable, agree the work, document the parts used, and verify performance against the agreed checks before handover.

Reuse and refurbish

Consider suitable payloads, sensors, and other serviceable components for reuse or refurbishment. Record their condition and check compatibility before they return to service.

Responsible end-of-life handling

Plan a documented handover for batteries and electronics that have reached end of life. Confirm a qualified collection or recycling route before offering take-back on a project.

Climate action and the SDGs

Proposed solar PV inspections support maintenance of renewable-energy assets (SDG 7). Local repair and integration build engineering capability (SDG 9). Repair, reuse, and responsible recycling support resource efficiency (SDG 12). For climate projects (SDG 13), we would report emissions effects only against a documented baseline and measured activity.

Project measures can include equipment returned to service, components reused, batteries or electronics transferred to a qualified provider, and solar inspection findings verified by the site team.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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URNAVIO Aerial Systems & Engineering

URNAVIO focuses on drone engineering, system integration and civil aerial services for agriculture, energy and infrastructure in Iraq. We translate agricultural, industrial and infrastructure needs into defined project scopes and deliverables, while developing a phased path toward integrated local manufacturing.

For customers

Start with your mission, location and required data or deliverables. Requirements, scope and acceptance criteria are defined before agreeing implementation.

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For partners and supporting institutions

We seek collaboration in development, testing, local manufacturing and pilot applications, with defined responsibilities, milestones and reviewable deliverables.

Government support and partnerships

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About URNAVIO

Meet the founder

Saif Aldeen Saad Obayes Al-Kadhim founded URNAVIO to develop civil drone services in Iraq and build local capability in integration, maintenance, and manufacturing.

Saif Aldeen Saad Obayes Al-Kadhim | Founder

Iraqi engineer, doctoral researcher at Xi’an Jiaotong University, technology entrepreneur, and IEEE Senior Member.

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Education and research

Saif holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, a Higher Diploma in Power Systems, and a master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering. His doctoral research interests at Xi’an Jiaotong University in China include wireless communications, intelligent systems, and artificial intelligence.

His technical interests include embedded systems, sensors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), battery management systems (BMS), the Internet of Things, automation, and intelligent energy applications.

IEEE leadership and professional service

Saif chairs the IEEE Iraq Section Young Professionals Affinity Group for 2026–2028 and the IEEE Iraq Section Student Activities Committee. He has contributed to the development of the IEEE Iraq Section SIGHT Group and has served as Vice Chair of the IEEE SA P2418.11 Working Group.

His IEEE volunteer work spans Power & Energy Society student and young professional activities, IEEE Day, IEEE PES Day, and IEEE Smart Cities initiatives. He has also contributed to IEEE TryEngineering STEM Grant review and the IEEE Region 8 Humanitarian Technology Student Ambassador program.

He completed the IEEE Volunteer Leadership Training (VoLT) program and received Best Ambassador recognition during IEEE PES Day 2022.

His role at URNAVIO

Saif leads company strategy, business development, institutional relationships, and long-term technology planning. URNAVIO’s initial focus is aerial inspection, infrastructure monitoring, agricultural applications, and engineering support in Iraq. Its longer-term direction includes local product development and manufacturing, with the wider Middle East and North Africa as a future market.

He is interested in applying engineering to resource efficiency and climate-related projects, including work aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Saif Aldeen Saad Obayes Al-Kadhim, founder of URNAVIO
Saif Aldeen Saad Obayes Al-Kadhim | Founder

Local manufacturing roadmap · Government support and partnerships

Saif Albuhayder
ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Saif Albuhayder

Lead R&D Engineer

Robotics and UAS engineer with more than eight years of experience across the full drone development cycle, including firmware, autonomy, hardware integration and cloud telemetry. He specializes in PX4, ROS 2 and the Auterion SDK.

He is a PhD researcher at BME, working on UAS navigation in complex and GPS-degraded environments.

01 / VISION

Our vision

Our vision is to develop the design and manufacture of civil aerial systems and related services in Iraq. Our approach is informed by international manufacturers’ practices in product engineering, testing, quality control, documentation and lifecycle support. We start with Iraq’s needs and aim to serve the Middle East and North Africa while developing local expertise and manufacturing capability.

02 / METHOD

Our method

We translate mission needs into documented engineering requirements, develop designs and prototypes, and review components and suppliers. We plan verification, testing, change tracking and assembly quality control, and define safety, permit and maintenance requirements before gradually expanding manufacturing and services.

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Careers

Tell us about your experience and the kind of work you are interested in. You can include a link to your portfolio.

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Before your project

Frequently asked questions

Answers about technical assessment, integration, deliverables and quotes.

How do I request an assessment?

Share the mission or fault, the platform model, and any available photos or operating logs in your email. We review the information to determine the assessment scope and next step.

What can a survey or inspection deliver?

Deliverables can include aerial imagery, maps or a report. We agree on coverage, accuracy and file formats for the site and mission.

Can you integrate a payload on an existing aircraft?

We review the platform and payload specifications, interfaces, power and mass limits. That review determines feasibility and the tests required.

How is the quote determined?

We review the mission, site, resources and deliverables, then define the scope and price before agreeing to proceed.

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