Amsterdam Drone Week

23/07/2025

𝐀 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭! ✅
EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency has officially awarded the first-ever U-space service provider certificate to ANRA Technologies, a major step toward safe, scalable drone integration across European skies.

This historic milestone paves the way for a harmonised U-space system, supporting complex drone operations and the EU’s Drone Strategy 2.0.

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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded its first U-space service provider (USSP) certificate, marking a major milestone in the rollout of a harmonised drone airspace system across Europe. The certificate was officially presented to ANRA Technologies during the Airspace World tr...

07/07/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝-𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
In the Province of Noord-Holland, sustainability and societal value are central to how drone technology is being developed and implemented.

Through active participation in European networks like POLIS and advisory roles at ADW Cities & Regions, aviation experts Sarina Willemsen and Richard Hermans are working to align innovation with public interest, from spatial planning to medical use cases and energy infrastructure.

Their message is clear: true drone integration requires collaboration, clarity, and a strong focus on social impact.

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The aviation team at the Province of Noord-Holland, spearheaded by Sarina Willemsen and Richard Hermans, is navigating the intricate and promising landscape of drone innovation. Their approach to integrating drone technology with existing infrastructure and addressing societal challenges offers a cl...

23/06/2025

𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐕𝐓𝐎𝐋 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝?

Airbus has paused its CityAirbus NextGen project, citing battery limitations—another signal that Europe’s eVTOL ambitions are facing turbulence. Meanwhile, China’s EHang is gaining momentum with operational vertiports and strong local support.

Read the full article → https://www.adwworld.com/news/evtols-and-uas/european-evtol-ambitions-on-hold

11/06/2025

🚁 Urban air mobility takes flight in the UAE
The UAE approved its first commercial vertiport near Dubai International Airport, a major leap toward launching air taxi services by 2026.

At the same time, a new digital backbone for Advanced Air Mobility is taking shape through a partnership between ANRA Technologies and Future Flight Global, laying the groundwork for smart, safe and scalable operations.

Read how the UAE is positioning itself as a global leader in next-gen aviation➡

The United Arab Emirates is making significant strides in urban air mobility with groundbreaking advancements in both physical and digital aviation infrastructure. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted technical design approval for the country’s first commercial vertiport, markin...

03/06/2025

Wingcopter, ITOCHU& ANA are testing drone-based blood transport in Okinawa! The project aims to support emergency logistics and tackle delivery challenges in remote areas using the Wingcopter 198. A big step toward efficient, on-demand medical supply.

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Tokyo, Japan/Weiterstadt, Germany,  December 19, 2024 – ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter's partner in Japan, have tested the transport of research blood (*1) using Wingcopter's delivery drone in a research project. Together with ANA Holdings and the local blood center of the Japanese Red Cross, res...

26/05/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐬.

The first commercial vertiport near DXB just received design approval — a major step toward launching eVTOL services by 2026.

At the same time, ANRA Technologies and Future Flight Global are building the digital backbone to manage next-gen aerial traffic safely and efficiently.

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The United Arab Emirates is making significant strides in urban air mobility with groundbreaking advancements in both physical and digital aviation infrastructure. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted technical design approval for the country’s first commercial vertiport, markin...

19/05/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛𝐬: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭🌐
What if drones could become as integrated into our transport systems as buses and trains? The Mobility Hubs Working Group is exploring exactly that.

Roel Brandt from Antea Group shares how these hubs could connect traditional mobility with drone operations, starting small with practical applications like medical deliveries — and growing toward a truly multimodal future.

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Amsterdam Drone Week (ADW) continues to push the boundaries of urban mobility, and one of the most promising initiatives emerging this year is the Mobility Hubs Working Group. Roel Brandt, Advisory Group Manager for Traffic at Antea Group, provided a glimpse into the transformative vision behind thi...

01/01/2025

🌟 Happy New Year! 🌟

Here’s to 2025, another year of pushing boundaries and shaping the future of air mobility together. 🚀✨

25/12/2024

🎄 Happy Holidays everyone! ✨

Even though the next gathering has been postponed, we are still eager to welcome the community to ADW 2026 and are full of energy and resolve.

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and an amazing 2025! ✨

23/12/2024

“𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗮”.
- 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻, Vice president at 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗸.

In the early stages, air taxis will operate between existing aviation hubs. But as cities recognize their potential, urban design will evolve, creating more vertiports and dedicated infrastructure.

🔔Stay tuned for more updates!