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Remotely operated aircraft provide invaluable support for both civil and military aviation, and their access to airspace, without the need for segregation, would result in significant benefits for the economy and create new market opportunities. Currently, this is not possible due to safety concerns and operational issues.

Participants in the EU-funded project have estimated the technical and operational possibilities that will allow for the safe operation of remotely piloted aircraft, both under normal conditions and in emergency situations, in controlled airspace. They are also developing and testing solutions that will not negatively impact air traffic.

The project's aim was to develop recognized European procedures for the operation of remotely piloted aircraft in non-segregated airspace, facilitating the cooperation of civil and military aircraft of this kind with air traffic management systems in Europe and beyond.

The project consortium consisted of partners from public entities, national air traffic control agencies, and leading companies specializing in air traffic control technologies and advanced technologies in civil aviation.

The partners had extensive expertise and a long history of collaboration. The solutions developed within the project are primarily intended for agencies and entities responsible for air traffic control in their respective countries.

The work conducted under this international project is co-financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education's "PMW" program for the years 2022-2023; grant agreement No. 5227/H2020/2022/2.