The Port Authority of Seville (APS), in collaboration with the Andalusian Health Service (SAS), is participating in drone demonstration flights led by Bluenest by Globalvia and Enaire to test the application of drones in logistics, specifically in medical air logistics under the European U-Elcome project.
These tests have demonstrated how uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operating in U-Space coordinated airspaces can enable the delivery of medical supplies in environments such as ports. The goal is to improve transport and delivery times, enhance accessibility including improving patient care quality, and contribute to sustainability.
During the latest event on February 12, Rafael Carmona, president of the Port Authority of Seville, highlighted that drone technology is becoming increasingly relevant in ports. “Drones are highly useful for surveillance, infrastructure monitoring, surface measurements—such as cargo storage areas at docks—and even environmental monitoring. These devices are flexible and can adapt to the specific needs of port operations.”
During the demonstration flights at the Muelle de Tablada, the Bluenest by Globalvia team successfully conducted multiple air-drop deliveries of medical supplies. The tests involved a DJI Matrice 350 drone equipped with a parachute and safety system, a vertiport control centre, tracking devices and digital infrastructure including U-Space services for planning, monitoring, and supervision.
The flights reached an altitude of 35 metres (115 feet) above ground level.
These demonstration flights were made possible through coordination with APS, SAS (which provided the transported medical supplies), the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA), San Pablo Airport and several nearby heliports. Additionally, Enaire and ITG were involved in the implementation and operation of U-Space, with Bluenest by Globalvia leading the project’s sandbox testing in Seville and Madrid. Other project partners in attendance included Ineco, Catec, the University of Seville, and Aertec.
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