Dual operation: Mönchengladbach also relies on drones

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An operating concept for the parallel operation of manned and unmanned aircraft is to be developed at Mönchengladbach Airport. Around half a million euros will be invested in this over the next 1,5 years.

Half of this is funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV), with Mönchengladbach Airport alone receiving almost 150.000 euros. Under the name SkyTRACKplus, the MGL, together with the project team (FH Aachen, DRONIQ GmbH, Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport, City of Mönchengladbach) is researching publishable and controlled flight procedures for air taxis and drones, which are created together with air traffic control and tested with a drone. The result is available to all airspace users as a common good.

Photo: Mönchengladbach Airport.
Photo: Mönchengladbach Airport.
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