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One immersive workspace
Panorama, PTZ video, ambient audio, radio, flight tracking and weather remain visible and accessible inside one consistent VR environment.
Virtual air traffic services workspace
The tower working position. Fully virtual.
VisionATS brings the airport view, communication, flight data, weather and operational tools into one immersive VR environment. Air traffic controllers and flight information officers can provide services without being tied to a physical tower or a fixed remote tower center.
360°Live airport panorama
FlexibleMonthly rental model
AnywhereVR workspace access
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RADIO118.700 TX READY
WEATHER270° / 08 KTQNH 1018
TRAFFIC03 ACTIVELIVE TRACKING
Complete ATS workspace inside the headset
Built for
ATC
AFIS
Regional Airports
Contingency
Training
Beyond the remote tower center
Transform the complete working position into software.
Conventional remote towers move the view away from the airport. VisionATS goes further and virtualizes the entire controller working position, including the outside view, communication, operational data and interaction.
Location independent
Authorized operators can connect from a suitable remote location instead of a dedicated tower building or fixed workstation.
Software defined
Layouts and configurations can be standardized, replicated and adapted without replacing purpose built display walls.
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From airport sensors to VR in four steps
A compact local installation captures the airport environment. Edge processing prepares the data, secure connectivity transports it and VisionATS presents the complete workspace to the operator.
Airport360° + PTZ + audio
EdgeVideo processing
NetworkSecure transport
VisionATSImmersive workspace
A leaner operating model
More service flexibility. Less fixed infrastructure.
VisionATS is designed to shift air traffic services from a site bound cost structure toward a flexible service model that can scale with actual demand.
Continuous panorama
A permanent outside view of the airport environment, complemented by a steerable detail camera.
Monthly rental model
A predictable commercial model with a monthly rental fee replaces a large initial investment with a manageable operating expense.
Shared resources
One operator pool can support multiple airports and adapt service capacity to traffic demand.
Service potential
Remote staffing can support longer operating windows, PPR handling and emergency availability without permanent local staffing.
Operating model
Replace fixed complexity with a scalable workspace
Conventional VisionATS
Requirement
Conventional model
VisionATS model
Workplace
Fixed tower or RTC room
Portable VR workspace
Infrastructure
Purpose built display wall
Standardized software environment
Commercial model
Large initial capital investment
Monthly rental fee
Service coverage
Site and shift dependent
Demand based remote access
Scaling
Additional rooms and hardware
Replicated configurations
Contingency
Dedicated backup facilities
Flexible remote workspace options
Human centered interface
Everything the operator needs. Nothing that distracts.
The virtual environment keeps operational information close to the outside view. Panels can be positioned consistently, adjusted to the airport and displayed only when they are relevant.
- 01Panoramic airport viewContinuous visual context with augmented labels.
- 02PTZ detail viewHigh resolution observation as a virtual binocular replacement.
- 03Integrated operational panelsRadio, weather, flight data, tracking and alerts in one workspace.
- 04Natural interactionDirect selection, positioning and control inside the immersive environment.
EDDV LIVEVISIONATSLATENCY 42 MS
Immersive workspace conceptConfigurable per airport
Designed for network operations
One platform. Multiple airports. Shared expertise.
Connect airport sensor sites with a flexible operator pool. Add capacity when traffic increases, provide specialized services when required and enable access for additional authorized stakeholders.
AIRPORT SITES
Airport AlphaRegional · AFIS
LIVEAirport BravoRegional · ATC
LIVEAirport CharliePPR on demand
STANDBYVISIONATSWORKSPACE LAYERAUTHORIZED USERS
AT
ATCO 01Airport Bravo
AF
AFISO 04Airport Alpha
OPS
Ground OpsShared view
Operational use cases
Built for moments when fixed staffing is inefficient.
VisionATS can support permanent operations, flexible service windows and situations where rapid remote access creates operational value.
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Small and regional airports
Pool qualified personnel across multiple locations and align staffing with actual traffic demand.
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PPR outside operating hours
Activate air traffic services remotely for night IFR, medical flights or other short notice requests.
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ATC or AFIS on demand
Connect appropriately qualified personnel when a higher or different service level is temporarily required.
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Contingency operations
Maintain service continuity during tower outages, maintenance, renovation or local emergencies.
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Training and simulation
Replicate airport configurations and scenarios without occupying a permanent operational workstation.
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Shared situational awareness
Provide authorized views to ground operations, fire services, search and rescue or security teams.
Compact technology stack
Minimal airport hardware. Maximum software flexibility.
The reference concept combines commercially available components with a virtual workspace. The exact architecture, redundancy and certification scope can be adapted to each operational environment.
Discuss your airport setup →01360° camera system
Continuous live panorama of runways, taxiways and apron areas.
VISUAL02Pan tilt zoom camera
Steerable high resolution detail view for targeted observation.
DETAIL03Ambient audio
Spatial acoustic context from the airport environment.
AUDIO04Edge processing
Local video preparation, integration and secure data handling.
COMPUTE05VR headset
Standard immersive hardware for the complete working position.
WORKSPACE06Flexible connectivity
Designed for efficient transport, including mobile or satellite links where suitable.
NETWORKA clear path to deployment
Start with the airport. Build the operating concept around it.
Every deployment must reflect the airport, service type, traffic profile, safety case and regulatory environment. VisionATS provides a modular basis for that process.
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Operational assessment
Define airspace, traffic, service level, stakeholders and target operating model.
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Sensor and network design
Plan camera coverage, audio, edge compute, connectivity and resilience.
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Workspace configuration
Configure the panoramic view, panels, interactions and airport specific procedures.
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Validation and introduction
Evaluate human factors, safety, performance and operational readiness with relevant authorities.
Research informed concept
Grounded in more than five years of Virtual Tower research.
The underlying concept has been explored by the DLR Institute of Flight Guidance through prototypes, human factors studies and publications covering low cost Remote AFIS and virtual controller workstations.
REFERENCE FOUNDATION↗
“The whole tower working position in VR.”
VisionATS translates this direction into a modern product experience for airport operators, air navigation service providers and operational partners.
Visit the research projectFrequently asked questions
Key questions before a first project.
VisionATS is a technology and operating concept. Operational use requires a validated implementation, suitable procedures and approval by the responsible authorities.
The target concept integrates the outside view and the required digital systems into one VR environment. The final scope depends on the airport, service type and approved operating concept.
The platform can be configured for different air traffic service roles. Personnel qualifications, procedures and regulatory requirements remain specific to each service.
Research describes a low bandwidth concept that may use mobile or satellite connectivity. Actual feasibility depends on latency, availability, resilience, cybersecurity and the required safety case.
Yes. The virtual architecture can provide controlled access for multiple authorized users, including ATS personnel and operational stakeholders, subject to role and security management.
VisionATS is offered as a monthly rental model. The exact scope of deployment, connectivity, support, project specific validation and pricing is defined in the individual commercial offer.
Start a conversation
See what a virtual tower could mean for your airport.
Tell us about your airport, current service model and operational goals. We will discuss a suitable concept and the next validation steps.