Drone Integration into European Airspace Ready for “Immediat…

Skyguide, Switzerland’s air navigation service supplier, and its challenge companions demonstrated as we speak in Geneva how drones will be safely and effectively built-in into the prevailing airspace.  The companions say that the demonstration reveals that drone integration is prepared for deployment in Europe now.

The group of companions included AirMap, SITAONAIR, SenseFly and PX4.  The companions symbolize various elements of UTM expertise, from working platforms to drone producers  and drone autopilot techniques.  The challenge that they labored on is known as U-Space: it’s the digital infrastructure, providers, and procedures for drone integration into European airspace, an idea supported by the European Commission, SESAR, and EASA.

“The live demonstration of the so called U-space …proves that the air navigation services are ready for the next stage of drone integration,” says the corporate.  “It could also open up the global market.”

The companions “performed three live missions flown by senseFly’s albris and eBee Plus drones and a drone with pre-programmed PX4 flight controller to demonstrate how drones can be easily announced to the air navigation service provider through e-registration and e-identification,” says the announcement.  “The integration with air traffic control, flight planning and airspace authorization as well as live tracking/telemetry and dynamic situational awareness were also part of the live demonstration.”

The September 14^th occasion was the area’s first real-time demonstration of U1 (e-registration, e-identification, and geofencing) and U2 (flight planning, flight approval, and dynamic airspace consciousness) U-space capabilities – the primary two of 4 deliberate milestones within the evolution of U-space.

While U1 capabilities are anticipated to be operational in 2019, the companions say that the demonstration proves that U1 and U2 providers are able to be deployed instantly.

During the demonstration, the contributors exhibited:

• Drone registration with a blockchain-based database managed by SITAONAIR
• Authentication of figuring out info shared by senseFly by AirMap in opposition to the SITAONAIR registration database
• Integration with air visitors management & digital airspace approval from skyguide by means of the AirMap platform
• Flight planning and real-time drone telemetry information despatched by senseFly drones, visualized on AirMap U-space dashboard, and displayed on senseFly’s floor management station

Representatives from the European aviation and drone group, the director of the Federal Office of Civil Aviation, Christian Hegner, and representatives from Geneva State Council for Security and Economy attended the demonstration.

“We see ourselves as an enabler to the drone industry. The U-space can only develop successfully if the different players collaborate efficiently together and embrace innovation. The demonstrator shows that this is possible. I look forward to us taking the next steps together with our partners as soon as possible.” mentioned Alex Bristol, CEO of skyguide.

“This is an important step forward for the entire drone ecosystem, in Europe and beyond,” mentioned Ben Marcus, CEO of AirMap. “U-space will make it possible for millions of drones and countless commercial drone enterprises to take flight in European skies. We’re proud to help pave the way for U-space with skyguide, SITAONAIR, senseFly, and PX4 – part of our worldwide efforts to open more airspace for drones.”