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Earlier this year, we interviewed Education Manager Maria Öhlén, who has worked at Sundsvall Airport for 25 years. In the

Challenges Skellefteå City Airport is a key partner in the Arctic Aviation Hub, a regional initiative to accelerate sustainable aviation

Challenges Katla Aero is developing Katla3, the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) logistics and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). A fixed-wing

Challenges AirForestry is pioneering drone-based forestry operations with a heavy-lift UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) designed for harvesting applications. The aircraft,

Challenges Nordluft develops drone-based spreading systems for forestry and agriculture, leveraging a fleet of heavy-lift drones autonomously controlled by a

Challenges Nordluft specializes in drone-based spreading systems for forestry and agriculture, using a fleet of heavy-lift drones autonomously controlled by

Challenges Nordluft, in collaboration with SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences), identified a significant opportunity to improve forest management through

Challenges Urban planning increasingly requires high-resolution, semantically rich data to support climate adaptation, infrastructure development, and emerging airspace management for

Challenges Remote Aero aimed to introduce a safe drone concept weighing less than 250 g, which required significant weight reduction

Challenges Remote Aero develops fixed-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems and services for demanding applications such as maritime search and

Challenges Region Skåne is one of the first two locations designated for U‑space implementation in Sweden and needed an evidence‑based

“The region R10 in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in Sweden has conducted desktop simulations in workshop format for advancing Innovative Aerial

Challenges DRONEAB, a Swedish drone service company, aims to deliver professional drone light shows – a growing segment in the

Challenges Spotscale, a scale-up company based in Linköping, develops advanced software for digital inspection of industrial structures using computer vision,

Challenges Drone services are rapidly expanding, but their ease of use creates critical risks of airspace violations, requiring effective early-warning

We have written about this company before – and we are doing so again! Here is another success story about

Challenges Universities, research labs, and industrial R&D teams face increasing demand for advanced UAV testbeds to drive innovation in autonomy,

“Participating in Aero EDIH’s programme gave us a clearer, sharper way to communicate the value of our U-space technology to

Digitalisation and automation are increasingly reshaping blue-light services, including search, rescue, and medical response by enabling faster reaction times, improved

Digitalisation and automation are playing an increasingly central role in transforming energy services by turning critical infrastructure into smarter, safer,

Digitalisation and automation are reshaping how people travel between cities and regions. Advances in hydrogen-electric propulsion, vertical takeoff and landing

The logistics sector is evolving as air mobility technologies begin to complement and, in some cases, be capable of replacing

Sweden Dynamics sought investment to finalize and validate its Rogue One dual-use drone platform, designed for scalable production using EU-sourced

From Innovation to Investment Synclair Vision, a young university spin-out and an innovator in surveillance technology, faced a significant challenge

Blue Shadow needed strategic investment to launch its Maritime Domain Awareness and Response (MDAR) platform—an AI-enabled digital twin solution capable

This success story is about Region 10, which consists of ten municipalities in northern Sweden, of which Lycksele, Dorotea, Storuman,

A few weeks ago, we wrote about the work being done to create an initial simulation of how drones could

VCraft Aeronautics is advancing the future of aviation. In a recent wind tunnel campaign at KTH, the company’s simulations were

To begin with, We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the fantastic entrepreneurs who have taken part

About the seminar The defence market is growing and evolving faster than ever, continuously creating a demand for new solutions

During several intensive test days at Skellefteå Droneport, Monava AB and UASolutions AB collaborated to validate and further develop their

This visualised drone simulation is only the beginning – next year, we aim to take to the skies for real

Today we held a pitch event together with Västervik Drone Science Park, with their CEO Richard Granberg as the organizer

”I realise that I am privileged to have the opportunity to work with some of Europe’s most interesting entrepreneurs and

As technologies evolve under Industry 4.0, new markets are rapidly emerging. This article explores how drones and digital technologies are

Seven More Innovative Companies Join the Pitch Event There are many brilliant and well-considered business ideas and technical solutions conceived

Pitch Event Last Thursday, we at Aero EDIH hosted yet another of our dedicated pitch events for The Low Altitude

Boost your knowledge of drones and aviation Over 300 people have already enrolled in our e-learning to gain insights into

September has been an eventful month for the project, and here we highlight some of the key activities. Successful Pitch

Digital Skog 2025 will take place on 30 September – 1 October, and is already fully booked! Will we see

The 2025 International Defence Excellence and Security Symposium (IDEaS) was held on 8 September 2025 at EUROCONTROL’s headquarters in Brussels.

Welcome to the SAM–Sweden Air Mobility Conference The future of air mobility starts here! Join us in shaping the drone

Success Story: Sensor Based Video Stabilisation for Drones On 1 September, from 13:00-14:00 Aero EDIH invites you to a free

Elevate your lower airspace innovation to new heights! At Aero EDIH, our Support to Find Investment service connects startups, scaleups, and SMEs

Aero EDIH’s representative, Rasmus Lundqvist, took part in the UAM Fieldtrip during the European U-Space Stakeholders Network, organised by EUROCONTROL.

Aero EDIH and Arctic Aviation Hub are now offering funded field test days at Skellefteå Droneport – one of Europe’s

Aero EDIH is excited to participate in Almedalsveckan 2025. Jan-Olof Ehk, Dag Forsén and Anders Lundkvist will be hosting the

Region Jämtland Härjedalen (RJH), together with Östersund Municipality and Green Flyway, explored and evaluated the integration of drones into health

Representatives from Aero EDIH – Jan-Olof Ehk, Rasmus Lundqvist, and Martin Holmberg – explored how Italy is leading the way

How can digitalisation, AI and advanced visualisation transform and develop the forestry sector? This is your chance to learn more

We’re proud to share insights from a successful delegation trip to Wallonia, Belgium, where Aero EDIH met with leading aerospace

Today, Aero EDIH gave a general presentation on XR in Sundsvall. RISE opened the session with a presentation from Aero

At Aero EDIH, our Support to Find Investment service helps startups, scaleups, and SMEs connect vision with capital. Throughout 2025,

On 22–23 April, Aero EDIH representatives Jan-Olof Ehk, Martin Holmberg, and Rasmus Lundqvist attended the Fly AI Forum 2025, held

Ahead of EDIH 2.0, Aero EDIH is planning to take the next step by submitting an application for a three-year

Aero EDIH is exhibiting as part of the ’Europe in My Region’ Initiative at NKPG Tech Day 📅 Date: 15

Drone Test Flights Aero EDIH conducted drone test flights for Vidhance in order to test their image stabilisation software in

Aero EDIH is involved in supporting an initiative from SDL Airport in Sundsvall – Timrå They are bringing together six

Logistics networks are increasingly looking toward unmanned aerial systems (UASs), or drones, to address inefficiencies in the movement of goods.

This early paper published in 2022, titled ”Addressing the emergence of drones – A policy development framework for regional drone

Aero EDIH Participated in the European Network of U-Space Stakeholders Meeting in Brussels. The aim was to share experiences from

Securing Funds for a Demonstrator Platform “As a startup company consisting of only newly graduated students, it has been difficult

Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) Within the framework of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), the Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) is

At this year’s Transportforum 2025, Jan-Olof Ehk represented Aero EDIH by delivering a presentation during the session The Importance and

We are at Transportforum 2025 – the meeting place for the future of transport and infrastructure! Jan-Olof Ehk will present

Tomas Nylund, Chairman of the HIGS Research School Future-Proof Cities, was tasked by Aero EDIH to interview Victoria Barrsäter, Policy

Drone Traffic and Its Potential Impact on Local Authorities This is a success story about how Aero EDIH empowered Region

Aero EDIH together with Cyberly and Aerospace Cluster Sweden held a hybrid event focusing on Cybersecurity in the World of

Do you want to take your project to the next level and shape the future of aviation or drone technology?

Inspiration and Insights On 26–27 November, European leaders in digital innovation gathered at the EDIH Network Summit 2024, held at

Drones for Sea Rescue – Digitalisation for Increased Human Safety and Lower Carbon Emissions This success story highlights how Remote

Norrköping Airport is now taking a significant step forward in drone technology in collaboration with Aero EDIH. Through this partnership,

Welcome to a session focusing on cybersecurity in drone systems!During the session we will explore the entire chain from ground

In October, we were visited by the European Commission for a mid-term review of the project. The visit included a

Yesterday was a significant day for us! Aero EDIH was visited by a representative from the European Commission for a

On July 15, 2024, a large-scale hyperspectral data collection was conducted over Norrköping. The flight, which was originally planned to

You are hereby invited to the WARA-PS Demonstration Week 2024, hosted at Gränsö Slott in Västervik during week 38, September

Thank you very much for the cooperation Norrköping Airport for making it possible for us to show our future vision

Digital Skog is an event for you in the forestry industry! Digital skog is a meeting place for forestry development

AERO EDIH STANDARDISATION SEMINAR Friday last week we had a great gathering of people listening to our UAS and U-Space

Procurement of framework agreements – Deadline for tenders is June 3rd! Norrköping Science Park is procuring a framework agreement with

Amsterdam Drone Week 2024 A report by Martin Holmberg, Rasmus Lundqvist & Jan-Olof Ehk, Aero EDIH. Introduction Between 16-18 April,

Aero EDIH at Amsterdam Drone Week The first impression from the exhibition at Amsterdam Drone Week is that the drone

INVITATION: UAS and U-Space Standardization event 📅 17/5🕘 9:00 – 14:00📍 HOPE Arena, NOSP Norrköpings Science Park, Källvindsgatan 5 Arranged by; AeroEDIH,

One of the companies supported by AERO EDIH is FLOX Robotics, whose mission is to enable humans and wild animals

Aero EDIH and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Sweden have initiated a collaboration regarding service provision to SMEs. EEN complements Aero

One of the companies that AERO EDIH supports within the hub is Vcraft Aeronautics. Since 2021, they have been working

The annual conference CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, took place in Las Vegas at the beginning of January and attracted

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the first survey for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturers (drones and

SkyCare This project, called SkyCare initiated in collaboration with Region Östergötland, AERO EDIH and Norrköping Science Park, aimed to improve

Join Visual Sweden at this exciting breakfast meeting with demonstrations at SICK! Who will you meet? Ola Friman, Head of

Patents and venture capital play a crucial role in turning an idea or research result into a thriving tech company.

Meet students from Linköping University! Are you looking for new talents for your company? This year’s Recruitment Fair is the

Invite On January 20, the Evolvera network together with East Sweden Tech Women invites you to a full day on

Event information Can you as a civil organization help fighting military units? Of course you can. Many civilian products, from

Meet students from Linköping University! Looking for new talents for your company, this year’s Recruitment Fair is the perfect start

AERO EDIH is gearing up for a transformative experience at CES in Las Vegas from 9-12 January! As part of

Save the date! Excitement is building as the 40th Transportforum rolls into Linköping on January 17-18, 2024. Immerse yourself in

If price and speed rule, then drones are already a better option than diesel trucks for certain transports. This is