Benedikt Grebing

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Benedikt Grebing is a leading researcher in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and autonomous flight, with a particular focus on the conversion of manned rotorcraft into drones. His major contributions center on the development of minimally invasive robotic actuator systems that can be retrofitted onto existing coaxial helicopters, enabling automatic flight without permanent modification to the aircraft. Working at the Technical University of Munich, Grebing has demonstrated this technology on a 600kg coaxial rotorcraft, proving that large-scale manned helicopters can be safely and efficiently converted into UAVs. His two most-cited papers, both published in 2024, have each garnered 4 citations, establishing a foundation for future work in autonomous rotorcraft conversion. The key achievement of his research is the creation of a system that can be installed on a copilot seat in a short period of time, allowing for rapid deployment of unmanned capabilities. Grebing’s work bridges the gap between manned aviation and unmanned systems, offering practical solutions for defense, cargo transport, and emergency response applications.