Drone Testing Revolutionized: Hc Andersen Airport Cracks Code On Faster Safer Bvlos Operations

Revolutionizing Drone Testing: H.C. Andersen Airport Streamlines BVLOS Operations

The UAS Denmark Test Center at H.C. Andersen Airport has partnered with Scandinavian Drone Solutions (SDS) to introduce a fast-track testing process for smaller drones on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This innovative collaboration has significantly reduced the testing timeline, slashing it from up to nine months to just a few weeks.

The streamlined process, designed to benefit drone manufacturers, leverages SDS’s expertise in Light UAS Operator Certificates (LUC). This certification, recently earned by SDS as the first Danish company, enables other companies to operate under SDS’s approval for drones with dimensions up to three meters. By partnering with UAS Denmark Test Center, companies can now bypass the traditional lengthy application process and begin testing BVLOS operations at H.C. Andersen Airport.

According to Michael Larsen, Head of UAS Denmark Test Center, this development is a game-changer for the drone industry. “UAS has one of the largest BVLOS airspaces in Europe, and with our collaboration with SDS, companies can start testing within a few weeks. That opportunity is quite unique and is not systematized in the same way elsewhere.”

The fast-track testing process is expected to attract more drone manufacturers to H.C. Andersen Airport, as it allows them to quickly validate and collect data on their UAS. Jens Rahbek, COO of SDS, highlights the benefits of this collaboration: “We anticipate that our collaboration with UAS Denmark Test Center will attract far more drone manufacturers to H.C. Andersen Airport because of the streamlined process that allows them to quickly validate and collect data on their UAS. By that, they can provide faster feedback to their developers.”

This strategic partnership between UAS Denmark Test Center and SDS is a prime example of how collaboration can drive innovation and efficiency in the drone industry. With one of Europe’s largest BVLOS airspaces and the ability to fast-track BVLOS testing timelines, H.C. Andersen Airport is offering a unique opportunity for drone manufacturers to test and validate their systems.

Companies interested in testing their smaller drones under this new process can find more details through UAS Denmark Test Center. For more information on the Light UAS Operator Certificate and the partnership between UAS Denmark Test Center and Scandinavian Drone Solutions, visit their websites.

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