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The aviation team at the Province of Noord-Holland, spearheaded by Sarina Willemsen and Richard Hermans, is navigating the intricate and promising landscape of drone innovation. Their approach to integrating drone technology with existing infrastructure and addressing societal challenges offers a clear roadmap toward sustainable air mobility.

Noord-Holland’s approach to sustainable drone integration

The Dutch government recently introduced DroneBoost, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating the development and implementation of the drone ecosystem in the Netherlands. Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and Water Management presented the DroneBoost report to the Dutch parliament last week, outlining significant economic, societal, and strategic benefits of drone technology in various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, emergency services, and defense.

Dutch DroneBoost Initiative Faces Criticism Amid Regulatory Challenges

Airbus Helicopters’ recent decision to pause the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL project at the end of its current phase highlights the formidable technological hurdles facing the broader Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry. Among the major challenges cited by Airbus are the shortcomings of current battery technology, which remains insufficient to power safe, reliable, and commercially viable UAM services.

European eVTOL Ambitions on Hold?

Wingcopter, ITOCHU and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan

UAE Takes Lead in Urban Air Mobility with First Approved Commercial Vertiport

Amsterdam Drone Week (ADW) continues to push the boundaries of urban  mobility, and one of the most promising initiatives emerging this year is the Mobility Hubs Working  Group. Roel Brandt, Advisory Group Manager for Traffic  at Antea Group, provided a glimpse into the transformative vision behind this working group, shedding light on the role of mobility hubs in integrating drone operations into existing transport systems.

Mobility Hubs: Combine the expertise of both 'ground' and 'air' stakeholders

SkyDrive, a pioneering Japanese eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, and Osaka Metro, a major transit operator in Osaka, have unveiled plans for the "Osaka Diamond Routes," a futuristic eVTOL mobility network designed to connect key destinations within the city. Announced during the "Osaka Roundtable," this project aims to redefine urban transport in Osaka, starting with the Morinomiya area by 2028 and gradually expanding through 2030 and beyond.

SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Chart a Bold Future with "Osaka Diamond Routes"

NASA’s contributions to Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) have paved the way for significant advancements in commercial drone operations. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recent authorization of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations in shared airspace marks a major milestone. This breakthrough allows multiple U.S. companies to operate drones beyond the operator’s line of sight, setting a precedent for the future of unmanned aerial systems.

NASA’s UTM Innovations Propel BVLOS Drone Operations Forward

As the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector matures, the integration of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) into broader transportation ecosystems is becoming a critical priority. ADW is taking significant steps to address this challenge through the establishment of its eVTOL & UAS working group. Tasked with identifying regulatory and operational hurdles, this group also works to craft actionable solutions to drive the growth and acceptance of these technologies.

Pioneering the Future of Air Mobility with the eVTOL & UAS Advisory Group

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Noord-Holland’s approach to sustainable drone integration

Dutch DroneBoost Initiative Faces Criticism Amid Regulatory Challenges

European eVTOL Ambitions on Hold?

Wingcopter, ITOCHU and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan

UAE Takes Lead in Urban Air Mobility with First Approved Commercial Vertiport

Mobility Hubs: Combine the expertise of both 'ground' and 'air' stakeholders

SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Chart a Bold Future with "Osaka Diamond Routes"

NASA’s UTM Innovations Propel BVLOS Drone Operations Forward

Pioneering the Future of Air Mobility with the eVTOL & UAS Advisory Group

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10 - 13 March | ADW 2026

News

Noord-Holland’s approach to sustainable drone integration

Dutch DroneBoost Initiative Faces Criticism Amid Regulatory Challenges

European eVTOL Ambitions on Hold?

Wingcopter, ITOCHU and ANA test drone-based transport of research blood in Japan

UAE Takes Lead in Urban Air Mobility with First Approved Commercial Vertiport

Mobility Hubs: Combine the expertise of both 'ground' and 'air' stakeholders

SkyDrive and Osaka Metro Chart a Bold Future with "Osaka Diamond Routes"

NASA’s UTM Innovations Propel BVLOS Drone Operations Forward

Pioneering the Future of Air Mobility with the eVTOL & UAS Advisory Group