Techno Zone
Over the past 100 years, Leonardo has designed and built some of the UK’s most iconic aircraft and developed a range of sensors that help guide them on their missions, identify their targets and protect them against incoming threats.
This is only possible because of the skills and passion of the talented people who choose to work with us.
At this year’s RIAT Techno Zone, visitors had the opportunity to meet some of our young engineers, hearing why they chose a career in STEM and learning about some of the technology behind many of the aircraft on display, through our hands-on interactive activities including:
- Thermal imaging camera – see yourself purely in the infrared and take and print a selfie using our thermal imaging technology. The Horizon technology, developed at our Southampton site, is behind many military night vision systems and is now being used to capture amazing footage on nature programmes such as Planet Earth 2, Dynasties and Springwatch.
- Miysis: Sense and Detect – this exhibit simulates a real-life Miysis Direct Infrared Countermeasure, detecting threats and tracking them around the room. See it in action tracking down teddy bears and differentiating them from the safe humans.
- AW101 Search & Rescue – can you locate and rescue those lost at sea with our AW101 exhibit? Cranking the handle will turn the miniature helicopter’s blades and cause it to lift off, after which attendees can steer it towards flashing red lights. Hovering over the lights will turn them green, saving the stranded seafarers.
