DELAIR TECH
Company profile
Delair is a global leader in high-performance drone solutions and engineering services for both industrial and defense applications. Based in Toulouse, France, the company brings over a decade of expertise in designing, manufacturing, and deploying cutting-edge UAV technology. With a strong presence worldwide and a team of expert pilots and engineers, Delair is renowned for innovations such as the world’s first commercially certified BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone. The company maintains end-to-end control over its production chain to ensure quality and compliance across its product lines.
Industry: Aerospace & Defense – UAV Technology
Team Size: 100–200 Employees
Hosting: Odoo.sh Cloud
Locations: France, Global Operations
Challenges Faced
As a technology-driven company handling complex hardware development and deployment, Delair required a robust digital backbone to align its engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations. Key challenges included:
- Complex product lifecycle and version management needed tailored PLM capabilities
- Disparate workflows created friction between engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams
- Lack of unified tools to manage and automate key documents and operational processes
- Need for highly customized documentation and approval flows to support internal standards and client requirements
Odoo Implementation
Key Features Implemented
- Master Data Architecture: Structured and scalable foundation for product, partner, and operational data
- PLM Module Customization: Advanced product lifecycle management with versioning and engineering change tracking
- Workflow Mapping: Full definition and integration of Delair’s business processes into Odoo
- Document Management: Customized PDFs for Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, MOs, and Delivery Orders
- Core App Configuration: Tailored setup of Sales, Purchase, Inventory, Manufacturing, and PLM modules
- Automated Actions: Trigger-based automation for routine tasks and process enforcement
- Approval Workflows: Multi-level validation flows implemented across key modules
Business Benefits
Streamlined Engineering & Production
- Robust PLM system ensured accurate version control and engineering traceability
- Unified data model improved collaboration between design, production, and quality assurance
Process Automation
- Reduced manual workload through automatic triggers for routine operations
- Document flows and approvals digitized, saving time and reducing errors
Operational Control
- Customized dashboards and document templates standardized communication and reporting
- Full control over production processes supported product integrity and compliance
Scalable Framework
- Modular architecture positions Delair for future expansion and integration of new business lines
- Strong digital foundation to support innovation in drone technology and defense applications
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