Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are playing an increasingly important role in the civil sector. The DLR National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems is located in Cochstedt. The necessary capabilities and competencies are concentrated here. The test centre facilitates networking and enables the further development of UAS technologies. It thus plays a pioneering role in the expansion of scientific and economic progress in the field of UAS.
The test site in Saxony-Anhalt is accessible to everyone from start-ups to the established aviation industry for research and testing and plays the role of an incubator and enabler for start-ups and SMEs. For certification reasons, all new uncrewed aerial systems must be tested and qualified under real conditions in a controlled environment. In addition, regulations for the operation of unmanned aerial systems must be extensively researched and developed.
DLR site Cochstedt German Aerospace Center (DLR) Harzstraße 1 39444 Hecklingen Germany
Tower of the National Experimental Test Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The research work of the National Experimental Test Centre for Unmanned Aircraft Systems focuses on the testing of demonstrators, propulsion systems and energy storage systems, the integration of UAS into civil airspace, certification and approval as well as acceptance, particularly with regard to noise, safety and environmental impact.
The DexHawk research drone was to autonomously complete its mission among real and virtual drone traffic, recognising and autonomously avoiding conflicts with surrounding air traffic.
