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Towards the Implementation of U-space

Towards the Implementation of U-space

On 9 February 2026, ITL participated in a meeting organised by the Emilia-Romagna Region to present ongoing drone-related initiatives and discuss the next steps towards developing an architecture capable of supporting safe and secure drone operations under the U-space framework.

During the meeting, three drone projects were presented: the European projects Di-PEGASUS and TRACE, both introduced by ITL, and Dronecare, funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region and coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce of Romagna through its special agency CISE.

TRACE Italian Pilot in Focus

ITL’s presentation highlighted the TRACE project, with particular emphasis on the Italian pilot. The session outlined:

  • The TRACE consortium and partnership structure
  • The main objectives of the project and of the Italian pilot
  • The progress achieved so far in pilot development and implementation
  • The upcoming steps towards operational deployment

The audience included representatives from the Emilia-Romagna Region, ENAC, the Chamber of Commerce of Romagna, researchers and academia, ASSORPAS, CYBER 4.0 (Cybersecurity Competence Center), as well as Clust-ER Mech and Clust-ER Innovate – regional clusters fostering collaboration between companies, research organisations and public authorities.

Strengthening Regional Collaboration for Advanced Aerial Mobility

The event gathered 35 participants, with 15 attending in person and 20 joining online. Following the presentations, an open discussion focused on how to capitalise on the showcased projects to support the development of enabling infrastructure for advanced aerial modes, particularly in logistics services and environmental monitoring.

Regulatory constraints affecting drone operations in Italy were also addressed, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts between public authorities, industry and research actors to move towards a fully operational U-space ecosystem.

By contributing to regional dialogue and strategic planning, TRACE continues to strengthen its impact beyond the pilot level, supporting the safe integration of drones into future logistics and mobility systems.