The consortium has also had the collaboration of high-level academic entities, such as the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the University of Seville, strengthening the R&D component of the project through knowledge transfer and scientific-technical validation.
This project has been co-financed by the Centre for Technological Development and Innovation EPE (CDTI) within the framework of the National Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan, which derives from the “Next Generation EU” funds with a contribution of 3.4 million euros, which has reinforced Spain's position as a strategic actor in the consolidation of advanced air mobility at the European level.
It integrates low-latency, high-availability 5G connectivity capabilities with AI algorithms for dynamic drone traffic monitoring, Detect and Avoid (DAA), and autonomous coordination of large-scale flight operations. All of this is within a cyber-resilient architecture designed to mitigate threats in critical digital environments.
U5-Space is interoperable with the regulatory and operational infrastructure of the U-Space ecosystem, comprised of a set of services (USSP) and procedures designed to facilitate the safe and efficient use of airspace by unmanned aircraft, particularly in urban areas and at low altitudes. It also allows for seamless integration with conventional ATM (Air Traffic Management) systems, promoting coexistence between manned and unmanned aviation.
During its development, U5-Space has achieved several technological milestones, including the implementation of an intelligent U5-Space management platform capable of planning, monitoring and controlling real-time operations of entire fleets of UAS, ensuring both operational efficiency and regulatory compliance and operational safety.
