{"id":3288,"date":"2025-03-24T07:14:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T07:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skellefteasciencecity.se\/nyheter\/invigning-av-sveriges-forsta-stadsnara-dronarflygplats-skelleftea-droneport\/"},"modified":"2025-04-28T09:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:02:08","slug":"invigning-av-sveriges-forsta-stadsnara-dronarflygplats-skelleftea-droneport","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.skellefteasciencecity.se\/en\/news\/invigning-av-sveriges-forsta-stadsnara-dronarflygplats-skelleftea-droneport\/","title":{"rendered":"Inauguration of Sweden&#8217;s First Urban Droneport"},"content":{"rendered":"<section data-block=\"image-or-video\" class=\" pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-24 overflow-hidden\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper content-grid\">\n        <div class=\"inner-grid-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"inner-grid-wrapper aspect-video w-full relative rounded-2xl overflow-hidden\">\n                                            <video class=\"w-full h-full object-center\" playsinline controls >\n                            <source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ohmyhosting.se\/src\/https:\/\/www.skellefteasciencecity.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ENG-Save-the-date-Droneporten250320-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                            Your browser does not support the video tag.\n                        <\/video>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-block=\"inline-content-or-fact-box\" class=\" pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-24 theme-\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper content-grid\">\n                        <div class=\"wysiwyg-content col-span-full md:col-span-8 lg:col-span-5 lg:col-start-3\">\n                    <p>The idea for Skellefte\u00e5 Droneport gained momentum in 2022 following a successful drone testing project at Skellefte\u00e5 Airport. Several stakeholders, both in the public sector and business community, recognized the need for a permanent facility for drones. During a workshop at Skellefte\u00e5 Science City, the plans for an urban droneport at Hammar\u00e4ngen, just 2 kilometers outside Skellefte\u00e5\u2019s city center, were born. After careful planning and consideration, the decision to start construction was made in 2023.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Skellefte\u00e5 \u2013 A Perfect Location for Drone Testing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>But why was one of Europe\u2019s largest urban droneports built in Skellefte\u00e5? One reason is the city\u2019s unique conditions. Skellefte\u00e5 has a cold and challenging climate, offering a perfect testing ground for drone solutions that need to work year-round. The area also has a significant rural population, making drone technology a potential solution to transportation challenges in these parts of the country. Additionally, the airspace is relatively free from dense air traffic, making it an ideal place for testing, development, and early commercialization.<\/p>\n<p>Another reason is the courage and will in Skellefte\u00e5 to invest early in solutions that can help address today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s societal challenges.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Local Solutions with Global Perspectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Droneport is not just a local initiative, but part of a larger international network. A central philosophy of the project is to \u201cthink globally, act locally.\u201d By building integrated drone infrastructure in the urban environment, Skellefte\u00e5 aims to contribute to national and global drone technology development while creating concrete solutions for local needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s very exciting that the transition from idea to the droneport being ready for use has been so fast. This is thanks to all the quick-moving and committed parties who have been involved in making it happen, despite several challenges along the way. Skellefte\u00e5 Droneport has already received inquiries from both businesses and academia interested in using the droneport for various projects. So, we are really looking forward to using the site for education, research, testing, and the commercialization of drone-related services,\u201d says Henrik Littorin, Program Manager at Arctic Aviation Hub.<\/p>\n<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Municipality is responsible for the land and has worked with partners such as Skanska, Skellefte\u00e5 Kraft, and Envico to prepare the area for the droneport, while Skellefte\u00e5 Airport is responsible for construction and operations.<\/p>\n<p>The droneport will be an important location for projects under the Arctic Aviation Hub, led by Skellefte\u00e5 Science City.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Inauguration with a Focus on the Societal Benefits of Drone Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>During the inauguration of Skellefte\u00e5 Droneport, the possibilities offered by the droneport will be showcased, while also providing an opportunity to gather key players in the sector. Technology developers, decision-makers, and leading organizations will meet to share insights, demonstrate solutions, and discuss future opportunities. The day will focus particularly on the societal benefits of drone technology and how municipalities can facilitate and support its development.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in attending the inauguration?<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"inner-grid-wrapper\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/skellefteasciencecity.confetti.events\/invigning-av-skelleftea-droneport\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button mt-9 \">\n    <div class=\"button-background\"><\/div>\n    Read more and register!\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\">\n        <path d=\"M2.15104 15.6445C1.69271 15.6445 1.30035 15.4813 0.973958 15.1549C0.647569 14.8286 0.484375 14.4362 0.484375 13.9779V2.3112C0.484375 1.85286 0.647569 1.4605 0.973958 1.13411C1.30035 0.807726 1.69271 0.644531 2.15104 0.644531H7.98438V2.3112H2.15104V13.9779H13.8177V8.14453H15.4844V13.9779C15.4844 14.4362 15.3212 14.8286 14.9948 15.1549C14.6684 15.4813 14.276 15.6445 13.8177 15.6445H2.15104ZM6.06771 11.2279L4.90104 10.0612L12.651 2.3112H9.65104V0.644531H15.4844V6.47786H13.8177V3.47786L6.06771 11.2279Z\" fill=\"black\" \/>\n    <\/svg>\n    <\/a>                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-block=\"inline-content-or-fact-box\" class=\" pb-10 md:pb-16 lg:pb-24 theme-purple-light\">\n    <div class=\"wrapper content-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"fact-box inner-grid-wrapper rounded-2xl pb-12 bg-purple-light text-black\">\n                                    <p class=\"label pt-8 px-6 pb-1.5 border-b border-black\">About Arctic Aviation Hub<\/p>\n                                        <div class=\"wysiwyg-content pt-12 px-6 xl:px-30\">\n                    <p><b><i>Arctic Aviation Hub<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a development program focused on driving progress and innovation in electrified and sustainable aviation. With the ambition to become a leading hub for research, testing, development, and commercialization of electric aviation solutions, the program contributes to shaping the future of sustainable aviation in Sweden and internationally. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is led by Skellefte\u00e5 Science City and funded by Skellefte\u00e5 Kraft, Skellefte\u00e5 Airport, and the Municipality of Skellefte\u00e5.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"featured_media":3044,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[69,69],"class_list":["post-3288","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobilitet-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Inauguration of Sweden&#039;s First Urban Droneport - Skellefte\u00e5 Science City<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skellefteasciencecity.se\/en\/news\/invigning-av-sveriges-forsta-stadsnara-dronarflygplats-skelleftea-droneport\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Inauguration of Sweden&#039;s First Urban Droneport - 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