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The Port of Rotterdam is swiftly becoming a leader in integrating drones into its operations, thanks to the successful deployment and ongoing evolution of the U-Space airspace prototype. This innovative system is transforming how air traffic, specifically drone operations, is managed in one of Europe's busiest ports, setting a benchmark for other regions

UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH IN DRONE OPERATIONS IN PORT OF ROTTERDAM

In a significant development for urban air mobility, France’s Ministry of Transport has greenlighted the construction of a vertiport on a floating landing pad on the River Seine in Paris. This initiative is geared towards showcasing electric air taxi flight demonstrations during the Paris 2024 Olympics. The vertiport, operational until December 31, 2024, marks a crucial step for eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) air taxi developer Volocopter and Paris’ airport authority, Groupe ADP.

France authorizes vertiport on Seine for electric air taxi demonstrations at Paris Olympics

In a progressive move, the Amsterdam police have announced the establishment of a specialized drone team, a first in the Netherlands. This team will consist of full-time drone pilots, marking a significant step forward in the use of new technology for safety purposes. Adeline van den Berg, an operational specialist with the Amsterdam police and a driving force behind the initiative, shares her insights on the role and future of drones in maintaining public order.

Amsterdam Police launches special drone team

Volocopter has successfully concluded a multi-day flight test campaign spanning from December 7 to 13 with its crewed 2X aircraft in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Amagasaki. The comprehensive testing initiative, conducted over a week, marks a significant milestone in local flight testing, primarily aimed at familiarizing the crew, testing communications tools, and refining flight test procedures in anticipation of the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO.

Volocopter conducted multi-day test in Japan

Drone Industry Insights presents an insightful look into the dynamic realm of advanced air mobility (AAM) stocks in the drone sector. The recent increase in the number of companies entering this market highlights a growing interest and potential in AAM investments. For a detailed exploration of the AAM market beyond market capitalization, Drone Industry Insights' Advanced Air Mobility Report offers an extensive analysis.

Navigating the Rise of AAM Stocks:  A Drone Industry Overview

Boy van der Velden serves as the Business Development Manager at Medical Drone Service, a collaborative venture between ANWB Medical Air Assistance and PostNL Health & Secure. This initiative, in conjunction with several healthcare partners, is focused on exploring the potential of drones in improving healthcare delivery, ensuring it reaches the right place at the right time. Van der Velden shares insights into the latest developments in this innovative field.

The path to a nationwide network of medical delivery drones

In recent years, the UK has witnessed remarkable advancements in drone technology, particularly in healthcare and delivery services. Headlines in 2021 highlighted Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) autonomous deliveries of COVID tests and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), while 2022 unveiled plans for a 265-kilometer drone superhighway. Drones have also become instrumental for institutions like the Royal Mail and the NHS, painting a promising future for the drone industry in the UK.

Drone Use in the United Kingdom

Jurgis Karpus, Assistant professor in the Cognition, Values, Behavior and the Crowd Cognition research groups at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, gave a presentation during ADW in March 2023. Karpus stated, among other things, that it is better that humans and machines do not work together in dedicated airspace. We asked what led him to this striking conclusion.

Can man and machine work together?

Drones have become essential tools for businesses, revolutionizing operations like inspections, precise mapping, and innovative deliveries. This transformation sets the stage for the projected expansion of the drone market, encompassing both commercial and recreational applications. By 2030, the combined drone market is projected to reach US$54.6 billion, driven by a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. Notably, the commercial drone sector is poised for even more rapid growth, with projections indicating a robust 7.7% CAGR. In contrast, the recreational counterpart is expected to exhibit a modest -0.3% CAGR.

Commercial Drones in 2023: Trends and Growth Prospects

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10 - 13 March | ADW 2026

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UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH IN DRONE OPERATIONS IN PORT OF ROTTERDAM

France authorizes vertiport on Seine for electric air taxi demonstrations at Paris Olympics

Amsterdam Police launches special drone team

Volocopter conducted multi-day test in Japan

Navigating the Rise of AAM Stocks: A Drone Industry Overview

The path to a nationwide network of medical delivery drones

Drone Use in the United Kingdom

Can man and machine work together?

Commercial Drones in 2023: Trends and Growth Prospects

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10 - 13 March | ADW 2026

Use Cases and Solutions

UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH IN DRONE OPERATIONS IN PORT OF ROTTERDAM

France authorizes vertiport on Seine for electric air taxi demonstrations at Paris Olympics

Amsterdam Police launches special drone team

Volocopter conducted multi-day test in Japan

Navigating the Rise of AAM Stocks: A Drone Industry Overview

The path to a nationwide network of medical delivery drones

Drone Use in the United Kingdom

Can man and machine work together?

Commercial Drones in 2023: Trends and Growth Prospects