Airbus GeoTech is a specialized digital geospatial hub and subsidiary of Airbus Space Digital. While Airbus has massive aerospace hubs in Toulouse, its GeoTech division is primarily headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

Key Focus Areas

• Stratospheric Observation: A world leader in HAPS (High Altitude Platform Station) technology. They developed StratObserver, an advanced optical system capable of real-time video and 18cm resolution from the stratosphere.
• Geospatial Intelligence: Specialized in transforming satellite and drone imagery into actionable 2D and 3D mapping data for urban planning and infrastructure development.
• Aeronautical Products: Development of electronic Terrain Obstacle Databases (eTOD) and Airport Mapping Data Bases (AMDB).

Locations

• Barcelona Headquarters: Main center for R&D, engineering, and geospatial production.
• Madrid Office: Located in Getafe, providing additional support for geospatial and aerospace engineering.
• Toulouse (Parent Hub): While not the primary “GeoTech” site, Airbus Defence and Space Toulouse remains the global center for satellite manufacturing and mission control.

Notable Projects

• StratObserver: A project utilizing the Zephyr high-altitude aircraft to provide persistent surveillance over specific regions for months at a time.

• Digital Cartography: Over 30 years of experience delivering vector maps, urban datasets, and topographic databases to more than 200 international customers.