23-24 October 2025
EUROCONTROL Headquarters – Brussels, Belgium
Join us for a two-day event showcasing the achievements of three SESAR U-space Digital Sky Demonstrator (DSD) projects – U-ELCOME, BURDI, and ÉALÚ-AER – co-funded by European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the CEF Transport programme.
The event will bring together key aviation and drone stakeholders from across Europe to share operational experiences, showcase results, and explore the future of U-space implementation.
A dedicated exhibition area will feature both live and pre-recorded demonstrations of U-space systems.
What to expect?
This event aims to:
- Showcase the tangible achievements in U-space implementation through the results of three SESAR Digital Sky Demonstrator projects: U-ELCOME, BURDI, and ÉALÚ-AER.
- Promote knowledge exchange by sharing operational experiences, challenges, and lessons learned from real-world deployments across Europe.
- Highlight technological implementation, with live demonstrations of key systems such as common information services providers (CISP) and U-space service providers (USSP).
- Support strategic alignment with the SESAR JU vision for a digital and sustainable European airspace.
Discover the projects on show:
U-ELCOME
Demonstrated real-life U-space services across Spain, Italy, and France—both in controlled and uncontrolled airspace. It is the only project to deploy multiple U-space service providers (USSPs) in a single location, showing how they can work together. The project has collected key lessons and recommendations to support future U-space implementation. Project website.
BURDI
Developed and implemented a U-space concept in complex urban and cross-border environments (Port of Antwerp). It focused on interoperability, safety, and public benefit, supporting diverse drone operations like medical support, goods delivery, and inspections. The project provides a reference for U-space best practices and future standards. Project website.
ÉALÚ-AER
Established Ireland’s first Digital Sky Demonstrator in Shannon to integrate drones with traditional Air Traffic Control (ATC). The project tested cutting-edge U-space technologies and BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations. It also led national public consultations to explore public acceptance of drones in daily life. Project website.
