Denis Van Overbeke

Tactical UAV Systems Specialist at THALES | Expert Consultant at AKKODIS

Liège, Walloon Region, Belgium

About

Armed with a Mechatronics degree and a strong background in computer science, especially in connectivity and networks, I excel at designing and developing connected systems. Passionate about aviation and UAVs, I devote my free time to researching and implementing new drone technologies. As Head of Communications and Systems Integration at a leading heavy-UAV manufacturer, I have successfully led multiple complex BVLOS projects, integrating advanced payloads and new communications capabilities using state-of-the-art solutions. Over 12 years as a business owner, I have honed my project-management skills and learned to understand, anticipate, and translate client needs into robust and on-target deliverables. Area of Expertise : • Control & Telemetry • Communications • Systems Integration • Project Management

Experience

  • Tactical UAV Systems Specialist at Thales
    2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Expert Consultant at Akkodis
    2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Head of Communications & Systems Integration at FLYING-CAM
    2023 - 2026 · 3 yrs

    Autonomous Helicopter Engineering

  • Independent UAV Systems Engineer at SKYNAPSE — Airborne Intelligence
    2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    UAV Prototyping, R&D, AI-Optimized Design

  • CEO & Founder at NYMESIS — Android Connected Systems
    2008 - 2020 · 12 yrs

    B2B Software Development