Setting a new ambition

Pen Aviation envisioned a future where unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could be managed with the same precision and intelligence as manned fleets. That vision became DGMIND - a Paris-based corporate venture spin-off designed to automate complex UAV operations across commercial and defense sectors. The ambition was clear: build an ecosystem that could handle real-time airspace awareness, automated flight planning, and regulatory compliance.

To make it a reality, Pen Aviation partnered with Twine to define the architecture, develop the platform, and provide the strategic technology insight needed to bring DGMIND to life - ready not just to launch, but to scale.

Turning vision into reality

Working side-by-side with Pen Aviation, Twine led the development of a flexible system architecture that would serve both immediate product goals and future certification requirements. Early wireframes and functional prototypes helped define the platform’s direction, while a series of design sprints shaped its roadmap.

The team built integrations with real-time air and maritime traffic data and weather systems, enabling UAV operators to visualize dynamic airspace conditions. A custom flight-planning engine was designed to navigate both spatial and temporal complexity. Twine also provided guidance on open-source licensing, intellectual property protection, and certification pathways, ensuring DGMIND’s technical foundation could support commercial scale and regulatory approval.

"Working with Twine feels like collaborating with trusted friends who share my vision, not just a company. The entrepreneurial spirit and open, honest approach create a partnership where ideas flow freely, knowledge grows, and success feels personal." — Jean-Bernard Boura

Together, the teams built more than a platform - they laid the groundwork for a next-generation UAV ecosystem.

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