Following the successful completion of the initial milestones, the project has now entered the implementation phase. The operational launch of the system is expected during the summer of 2026. It is important to note, however, that the CIS alone does not represent the complete U-space system. A fully functional system will only be established once the CIS is connected to U-space Service Providers (USSPs), who will undergo certification by the Civil Aviation Authority (ÚCL). Only then will it be possible to speak of the complete rollout of U-space, which is expected no earlier than 2027. The Czech Republic thus stands among Europe’s leaders in this field, with the introduction of the CIS marking a key step towards this goal.

The implementation of the U-space system in the Czech Republic represents a major step towards the safe and efficient integration of drones into national airspace. Thanks to UpVision’s CIS technology, a crucial safety requirement will be met: the system will enable the sharing and coordination of essential information between drone operators, U-space service providers, and air traffic management authorities. Drones operating within U-space zones will therefore be visible to the system and will use advanced U-space services to ensure maximum safety of operations in the airspace.

The CIS will act as a central information hub, facilitating the exchange of data on flight zones, authorisations, aircraft identification, and other operational parameters. This will significantly enhance the safety, predictability, and smoothness of drone operations – including, in the future, within urban areas where U-space zones are to be established.

“We are proud that technology developed in the Czech Republic is helping to shape the future of European drone operations. The CIS we have designed and delivered is modular and fully compliant with European U-space standards,” said Štěpán Alexa, CEO of UpVision.

The deployment of the U-space system and its connection to the CIS forms part of the broader digitalisation and automation of air traffic across Europe and supports the development of innovative services such as delivery drones, infrastructure inspections, and security monitoring.

The use of drones in medical delivery could prove especially valuable, enabling the rapid, efficient, and safe transport of blood, plasma, or essential medicines — saving precious time often lost in road transport. Drones can also play a crucial role in infrastructure protection and crowd safety monitoring, and have already demonstrated benefits in inspecting energy networks. However, the greatest potential for the future lies in drone delivery services — and, eventually, the transport of people.

Two other companies from the CSG Aerospace division — CS-Soft and Atrak — are also closely involved in the CIS project. Both are software firms with long-standing expertise in developing systems and products for air traffic management. Their collaboration has included software development and testing, as well as the application of AI agents and other artificial intelligence elements.

Source: https://www.byznysnoviny.cz
Author: CzechTrade Sydney