Our facilities
Discover our test fields, simulator environment and drone detection systems.
The former Naval Air Base provides an ideal location for companies and organisations in the sensor-based sector.
8
Outdoor test fields
30
4G/5G/6G
BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight)
Our facilities
Discover our campus
On our campus, companies, knowledge institutions, and developers have access to a unique environment for developing, testing, and bringing new technologies into practice.
We offer a private, dedicated outdoor testing and flight area measuring 500 by 500 metres, complete with a paved runway. The test centre is suitable for unmanned systems weighing up to 150 kg.
Thanks to the available U-space capabilities and airspace expansion options, innovative applications can be tested safely and in a controlled manner.
The test centre currently supports VLOS operations and will also offer opportunities for BVLOS flights starting in early 2027. Indoor flights will be available again in the near future.
The campus features modern facilities such as 4G/5G connectivity, experimental 5G/6G capabilities, radar systems, and advanced drone detection via radio frequency, visual, and acoustic technology. A hydrogen refuelling station is also available to support a wide range of applications.
8 Outdoor testing sites
Spread across the campus, we have eight outdoor test fields available for a wide range of drone operations.
BVLOS testing and experimentation area
Within our designated BVLOS area, operators can conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations within a professional testing framework. Here, we develop and prove the next generation of autonomous and large-scale drone operations.
Drone detection systems
Our indoor test centre provides a controlled environment for the safe testing and calibration of drones. Ideal for R&D, sensor validation and training flights, completely independent of weather conditions.
Simulator environment for remote operation & digital twins
In our simulator environment, operators train in remote operations and work with digital twins of assets and environments. Complex scenarios are safely simulated here before they are deployed operationally.
Dedicated test environment for inspection flights
We provide a fully equipped testing environment for building and infrastructure inspection flights. From facade inspections to industrial assets, this is where flight profiles, sensors and data processing are tested in practice.
Hydrogen refuelling station
Our hydrogen refuelling station supports the development of zero-emission drone and mobility applications. In doing so, we facilitate innovation in alternative propulsion systems and sustainable energy solutions.
Outdoor test sites
25-hectare secure and dedicated UAS test area
10 separate test fields of 500 × 500 × 120 metres
25,000 m² paved platform for testing and demonstrations
Suitable for drone operations, training, and experimentation
Capabilities including night flights and EVLOS operations
Inspection flights
Specially designed environment for drone and building inspections
Realistic urban environment with various obstacles
Testing of drones, cameras and other inspection sensors
Simulating conditions such as wind, GPS loss and connectivity issues
Developing and validating new inspection applications
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) test area
Controlled BVLOS corridor towards the North Sea
Testing of drone flights beyond visual line of sight
Command Centre for coordinating and monitoring operations
Infrastructure for safe, controlled BVLOS experiments
Support for communication via private 4G/5G networks
Hydrogen refuelling station
Testing facility for hydrogen-powered drones
Research into hydrogen as an energy source for UAVs
Focused on longer flight times and larger payloads
Space for the development and demonstration of hydrogen technology
Contribution to the development of more sustainable drone operations
Simulator environment for remote operations & digital twins
Realistic simulation of UAS and remote operations
Training operators without operational risks
Simulating complex and critical scenarios
Working with digital twins of assets and environments
Preparing and validating operations before real-world execution
Drone detection systems
Advanced drone detection and tracking systems
Radar detection utilizing IRIS systems by Robin Radar
RF detection of drones and radio signals with Senhive
Integration of diverse detection technologies
Supporting safe drone operations and lower airspace management
