{"id":108540,"date":"2026-07-08T11:08:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl\/?p=108540"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:11:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:11:22","slug":"emitel-and-lukasiewicz-institute-of-aviation-join-forces-to-advance-drone-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilot.lukasiewicz.gov.pl\/en\/emitel-and-lukasiewicz-institute-of-aviation-join-forces-to-advance-drone-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Emitel and \u0141ukasiewicz \u2013 Institute of Aviation Join Forces to Advance Drone Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Emitel has signed a cooperation agreement with the \u0141ukasiewicz Research Network \u2013 Institute of Aviation (\u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT). The partnership covers substantive collaboration within Emitel\u2019s Airspace business line and strategic cooperation on the Droniada Future Forum 2026 by \u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT. Together, the organisations aim to accelerate the development of the nationwide infrastructure required to support unmanned aircraft operations and further integrate Poland\u2019s rapidly growing drone ecosystem.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the 12-month agreement, \u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT will serve as the strategic knowledge partner for Emitel\u2019s Airspace business line. The collaboration will focus on the exchange of expertise in aviation regulations, airspace management and the development of the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market. As one of Europe\u2019s leading aviation research and development centres, \u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT specialises in the certification of unmanned systems and delivers international projects dedicated to the integration and deployment of UAS technologies within shared airspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emitel will also participate in joint initiatives organised by the Institute, including this year\u2019s Night at the Institute of Aviation and Droniada Future Forum 2026 by \u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT. The partnership is designed to strengthen cooperation between industry and the scientific community, creating a platform for innovation and knowledge exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key pillar of the agreement is the development of regulatory and technical expertise. Both organisations will work together on legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as on analysing the implementation environment for systems designed to enhance the safety of unmanned aircraft operations in Poland and across the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEmitel\u2019s nationwide network of high-rise infrastructure provides a natural foundation for supporting the future development of unmanned aircraft systems. Our facilities are maintained and monitored around the clock, and we intend to bring that same level of reliability into the airspace to support a modern drone ecosystem. Our cooperation with the \u0141ukasiewicz \u2013 Institute of Aviation creates a powerful synergy of expertise to develop our Airspace business line. By combining our infrastructure with the Institute\u2019s specialist knowledge, we aim to help build a safe, resilient and future-ready environment for drone operations in Poland,\u201d <strong>said Maciej Pilipczuk, Chief Executive Officer of Emitel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur cooperation with Emitel on projects supporting the development of infrastructure essential for unmanned aircraft operations demonstrates how research and development initiatives undertaken at our Institute address genuine market needs. It also provides an opportunity to leverage the expertise of our notified UAS Certification Body, which operates under Regulation (EU) 2019\/945. The body conducts conformity assessment procedures for unmanned aircraft systems in two key areas: Module B \u2013 EU Type Examination, and Module H \u2013 Full Quality Assurance,\u201d <strong>said Cezary Szczepa\u0144ski, Director of the \u0141ukasiewicz Research Network <\/strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><strong> Institute of Aviation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The continued growth of the drone services market requires navigating an increasingly complex legal and technological landscape. As the number of drone operations continues to rise, ensuring a safe operational environment is fundamental to the sector\u2019s sustainable expansion. Leveraging its nationwide network of telecommunications towers, Emitel is implementing advanced airspace monitoring solutions. Today, the company\u2019s drone traffic visualisation system is already operational at eight airports across Poland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Emitel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emitel S.A. is Poland\u2019s leading operator of modern, reliable and secure digital infrastructure and a provider of innovative Smart City and IoT solutions. The company enables television and radio broadcasting to reach households across the country. Emitel designs advanced wireless communications systems, provides telecommunications tower infrastructure for mobile network operators, delivers data centre services, and, through its Airspace business line, develops solutions supporting the operational use of airspace for drone services. The company helps its partners achieve sustainable growth while improving the quality of life of local communities and supporting environmental objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the \u0141ukasiewicz Research Network \u2013 Institute of Aviation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u0141ukasiewicz Research Network \u2013 Institute of Aviation is one of Europe\u2019s most advanced research organisations, with a heritage dating back to 1926. The Institute works closely with global aerospace leaders, including Boeing, GE Aerospace, Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS), Airbus and Pratt &amp; Whitney, as well as space-sector institutions such as the European Space Agency. Its strategic research areas include aerospace, space and unmanned technologies. The Institute also delivers research and engineering services for domestic and international industry in the fields of advanced materials, composites, additive manufacturing, remote sensing, energy technologies and mining technologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emitel has signed a cooperation agreement with the \u0141ukasiewicz Research Network \u2013 Institute of Aviation (\u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT). The partnership covers substantive collaboration within Emitel\u2019s Airspace business line and strategic cooperation on the Droniada Future Forum 2026 by \u0141ukasiewicz\u2013ILOT. 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