Benidorm to demonstrate simultaneous air taxi and UAS operations

On Thursday, February 27, Benidorm will host Europe’s first demonstration of simultaneous flight between an air taxi and drones in a real urban setting. The event will take place at 11:45 a.m. at Poniente Beach, next to Club Náutico. The project presentation will begin at 12:00 noon, followed by the flight demonstration of the air taxi and drones.

The demonstration, part of the European U-ELCOME project, will simulate an emergency in a restricted area using an air traffic management system for drones (U-space). An air taxi, in this case an unmanned aerial vehicle weighing 600 kg and capable of carrying passengers, will operate alongside 12 drones that will be visible in the European U-space system. These drones will simulate tasks related to rescue operations, surveillance, and delivery of goods.

U-ELCOME brings together 51 partners from three countries (Spain, France, and Italy) with the goal of integrating and validating the first U-space services in Spain.