Nordic drone initiative

Together with other innovation clusters in the Nordics, Kista Science City founded the Nordic Drone Initiative. This project will strengthen the ties between the different clusters and help companies working with drones to learn from neighbors and form new alliances.

During the project duration, Kista Science City will represent its partners interests in dialogs with the Nordic cluster organizations, cities, and drone companies. The project creates a unique collaboration platform (first of its kind in the Nordics!) to discuss the various use areas for drones in the cities. And as the next step, act upon them through tests in real urban environment, such as Kista.

• To identify and evaluate how drones can be used in the transport sector to provide the greatest benefit to society, business and the environment.
• Map the Nordic ecosystem for drones and the opportunities that this technology provides.
• Contribute to the development of drone technology for Nordic weather conditions.
• Propose the development of rule changes that enable drone transports and large-scale operations with vertical take-off and landing.
• Create a platform for continued research and innovation and developed international cooperation.

NDI members enjoy access to a unique network of drone experts, insights and further research/commercial project opportunities (e.g. H2020) with top Nordic drone organisations. NDI accepts new members with emphasis on commercial actors able to contribute resources in the development work.