Important milestone for practical testing in the BLU Space project

The safe use of drones in urban areas requires not only innovative technologies, but also highly trained pilots. For the practical tests in the BLU Space project, a well thought-out operational concept and in-depth training of drone pilots are therefore essential to ensure standardized operation and the highest safety standards. An important step in this process was the recently completed training for standardized scenarios (STS) of the Landesbetrieb Straßen, Brücken, Gewässer (LSBG).

The training covered both theoretical and practical principles for the safe operation of drones and concluded with the awarding of the A2 and STS licenses. Standardized scenarios in accordance with EU Regulation 2019/947 enable drone operators to carry out operations in more complex environments without having to apply for complex individual permits. This is a key advantage for deploying drones quickly and efficiently.

At LSBG, drones are already helping engineers inspect and maintain urban infrastructure, contributing to safety and efficiency in urban areas. As part of BLU-Space, the LSBG is developing a data platform for the integration of public safety organizations (BOS).

BOS, such as fire departments and the police, are increasingly using drones for reconnaissance and search operations. Although they are subject to special regulations, the challenge of safely coordinating manned and unmanned flights over and near an operation site remains. This LSBG platform collects operational data from ground-based and airborne BOS missions and maps it to a digital twin. This data is processed in a privacy-compliant manner and made available to relevant U-Space stakeholders - an innovative foundation for the safe and coordinated use of drones in urban airspace.