27 nov. 2024 - Af Kylie Bielby

Unifly’s Certiflight enters validation phase

Unifly has announced that its Certiflight service has entered the validation phase, which is expected to be completed in early 2025.

Launched in November 2022, Certiflight uses blockchain, European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (EGNSS), and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to improve the safety and accountability of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and General Aviation (GA) flights. Certiflight is a Galileo-based U-space service to certify flight tracks for UAS and ultralight aircraft, and is designed to provide tamper-proof, legally valid flight data.

Certiflight completed a test readiness review in April, which confirmed the system’s readiness for real-world testing.

Now, the validation process will demonstrate the system’s capabilities through seven representative scenarios:

  • Volume calculation
  • Power line inspection
  • Airspace infringement / e-conspicuity
  • Agriculture applications
  • Airport inspection
  • Monitoring activities
  • Port surveillance with Unifly involvement.

Each scenario is designed to test specific features of the Certiflight technology, including the devices and methodologies used, as well as the actors and equipment involved. The goal is to ensure that the system delivers the necessary functionality to meet the use cases and needs of all identified stakeholders.

Unifly will be part of the Port Surveillance scenario, where real-time demonstration of its capabilities will take place in a port area. Drones will be used for environmental monitoring, safety, and security. Unifly expects the results of this scenario to include real-time visualisation of authenticated flight tracking, generation of light and full operation reports, an automated flight log book, recorded Unifly UTM flight tracks, and feedback from port stakeholders and authorities.

This scenario will be part of a broader demonstration campaign in Belgium, Italy, and the Czech Republic, demonstrating Certiflight’s interoperability with multiple U-space service providers, including Unifly.

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