Yesterday marked another important milestone for the SESAR Joint Undertaking U-ELCOME with a successful demonstration in Castel Campagnano, led by the Italian cluster under ENAV’s coordination.
The ed how U-space services can enable the safe, efficient, and interoperable integration of drones into European airspace, with real-world applications in infrastructure inspection, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
Two critical use cases were demonstrated:
Cross-Border U-space Coordination
Two U-space volumes, managed by D-Flight and ITG Technology Center (Spain), were connected via D-Flight’s Common Information Service Provider (CISP), enabling real-time interoperability—an essential step toward a unified European U-space network.
Contingency Management with Manned Aviation
A simulated emergency with a manned ultralight aircraft entering U-space highlighted the system’s ability to dynamically reconfigure airspace and maintain safe coordination using e-conspicuity tools.
Participants & Technology
The demo involved TopView S.r.l. and Telespazio as UAS operators; D-Flight and ITG Technology Center as U-space service providers; and a suite of advanced platforms including DJI M3TD, Mavic 3E, ITG Daliah, and D-Flight’s USS & CIS. Additional support came from Pollicino trackers, ADS-B/FLARM antennas, and acoustic monitoring by CIRA.
Beyond validating U-space capabilities, the demonstration also included environmental impact analysis and human performance assessments, underscoring a comprehensive, people-centered approach to airspace integration.
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