U-space and UTM systemsprimary
4 projects
All four projects (5G!Drones, ICARUS, PJ34-W3 AURA, GOF2.0) directly involve unmanned traffic management or U-space development.
Organization
DRONERADAR SP Z O.O.
Polish SME specializing in drone traffic management (UTM), U-space systems, and ATM integration for safe unmanned aircraft operations across European airspace.
Technology SMEtransportPLSMENo active H2020 projects
H2020 projects
4
As coordinator
0
Total EC funding
€912K
Unique partners
82
What they do
Their core work
DroneRadar is a Polish technology SME specializing in drone traffic management (UTM) and U-space systems — the European framework for integrating unmanned aircraft into controlled airspace. They build tools and services that help drones operate safely alongside manned aviation, focusing on altitude reference systems, airspace interfaces, and urban air mobility solutions. Their work bridges the gap between traditional air traffic management (ATM) and the emerging drone ecosystem, making them a practical contributor to Europe's safe drone integration effort.
Core expertise
What they specialise in
Altitude reference and geospatial systems for dronesprimary
1 project
ICARUS focused specifically on integrated altitude reference using GNSS, DTM, and DSM — a niche but critical capability for safe drone operations.
ATM-UTM integration interfacessecondary
2 projects
PJ34-W3 AURA and GOF2.0 both address the interface between traditional air traffic management and U-space, including SWIM-based collaborative interfaces.
Urban air mobilityemerging
1 project
GOF2.0 was a very large demonstration of integrated urban airspace operations, signaling a move toward city-level drone services.
5G connectivity for drone operationssecondary
1 project
5G!Drones explored how 5G network slicing and multi-access edge computing support UAV vertical applications — their largest funded project at EUR 470,000.
Evolution & trajectory
How they've shifted over time
Early focus
5G drone connectivity and UTM
Recent focus
U-space and ATM integration
DroneRadar entered H2020 in 2019 focused on the technical infrastructure layer: 5G connectivity for drones, network slicing, and UAS traffic management fundamentals. By 2021, their work shifted decisively toward U-space integration and ATM interfaces — the regulatory and operational layer that connects drones to existing aviation systems. This evolution mirrors the broader European drone sector's maturation from technology trials to real airspace integration.
DroneRadar is moving up the stack from technical infrastructure toward airspace integration and urban air mobility operations, positioning them for the operational phase of European U-space deployment.
Collaboration profile
How they like to work
Role: specialist_contributorReach: European23 countries collaborated
DroneRadar operates exclusively as a participant or third party — never as coordinator — which is typical for a specialized SME contributing domain expertise to larger consortia. With 82 unique partners across 23 countries in just 4 projects, they work in very large international consortia (averaging 20+ partners per project). This suggests they are a trusted specialist brought in for specific drone/UTM capabilities rather than a project driver, making them easy to plug into large collaborative efforts.
Despite only 4 projects, DroneRadar has built a remarkably wide network of 82 partners across 23 countries, reflecting the large-scale aviation and transport consortia they participate in. Their reach spans most of Europe, with likely strong connections to SESAR Joint Undertaking and major ATM players.
Why partner with them
What sets them apart
DroneRadar occupies a specific niche at the intersection of drone operations and air traffic management — a space where few SMEs have direct product experience. Their combination of altitude reference systems (ICARUS), ATM-U-space interfaces (AURA), and urban airspace demonstrations (GOF2.0) gives them end-to-end understanding of safe drone integration. For consortium builders, they bring real operational UTM expertise from a company that actually builds drone radar and tracking products, not just research.
Notable projects
Highlights from their portfolio
- 5G!DronesTheir largest funded project (EUR 470,000), exploring how 5G infrastructure enables drone applications — a high-visibility topic connecting telecom and aviation sectors.
- GOF2.0A very large demonstration (VLD) project for integrated urban airspace — one of Europe's flagship efforts to prove that drones and manned aircraft can share city skies safely.
- ICARUSAddressed a highly specific technical gap — common altitude reference for U-space — which is a foundational requirement for safe drone traffic management that few organizations work on.
Cross-sector capabilities
Digital infrastructure and 5G applicationsUrban mobility and smart city servicesGeospatial and GNSS-based systemsAviation safety and air traffic management
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