Our CEO Jan-Eric Putze with a comment on the U-Space concept published last week by the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV):
💬 "With the published U-Space concept, the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport is taking the next, right and important step with a view to the future of the drone market. The U-Space concept of EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency definitely has the potential to promote the use of drones in urban regions as a vehicle. After all, the industry is already in the starting blocks with corresponding solutions. It is all the more important that the concept initiates the next step in the establishment of U-Spaces.
However, there is still work to be done in the future implementation of U-Spaces. The concept still leaves a few unanswered questions, especially with regard to the drone user. For example, how does U-Space deal with the costs incurred for a flight? Who will develop the technical infrastructure needed for U-Space? And above all, when can industry expect to see the first U-Spaces in Germany? These and other questions must be answered as quickly as possible with a view to the further development of the drone market.
After the U-Space concept is before the U-Space ordinance, which is now to take place next. I am curious to see how this will define some of the points mentioned in the concept. Among these is the newly created position of U-Space Coordinator, who will be responsible for evaluating whether or not a U-Space can be built. This position could make a decisive contribution to promoting the establishment of U-Spaces in Germany - assuming a lean structure and fast and clear coordination and decision-making channels.
It remains exciting, we are definitely on board!"
