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7 okt, 2024

Powering up the future of aviation: DronePort completes first fase of solar park installation

In a significant step toward sustainability, DronePort has recently completed the installation of 750 solar panels on the roof of its airplane hangar, situated next to the campus building. This initiative marks an essential milestone in DronePort's ambition to create a fully CO2-neutral logistics platform.

335 MWh of annually production

This newest development represents a crucial milestone in DronePort’s broader goal of creating a completely CO2-neutral logistics platform. The newly installed solar panels have a total capacity of 375 kWp and are expected to generate 335 MWh of electricity annually. Of this, DronePort will consume approximately 190 MWh to power its operations, with the remaining 145 MWh being injected back into the grid, contributing to the local energy supply. The installation, spearheaded by LRM Climate, was a collaborative effort that involved CKS for the electrical installation and Omexom for the solar panel installation.

A next step toward a CO2-neutral logistics platform

This solar project represents just the beginning of DronePort’s larger vision of creating a fully carbon-free logistics hub. As part of this broader mission, DronePort is developing a 30-hectare living lab dedicated to Urban & Advanced Air Mobility. The ultimate goal is to enable CO2-neutral and quiet air transport of both goods and passengers within the next decade. The focus will be on alternative propulsion systems powered by electricity, hydrogen and other clean energy sources.

A living lab for carbon-free and autonomous air mobility

DronePort envisions a future where airport operations are fully automated, integrating drones and robots for seamless logistics. This living lab serves as a collaborative testing ground for universities, companies, and research organizations to develop and refine the technologies needed to drive this transformation. The platform will test cutting-edge solutions in automation, autonomous drone flights and clean propulsion systems.

By fostering innovation in sustainable air mobility, DronePort aims to set new standards for logistics platforms worldwide. The solar panel installation is a vital part of this strategy, showing that the organization is committed to reducing its carbon footprint while serving as an inspiration for other logistic hubs globally.

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EDEN-Medical Kickoff Event at DronePort for Cross-Border Medical Drone Logistics

EDEN-Medical Kickoff Event at DronePort for Cross-Border Medical Drone Logistics

On October 28, DronePort welcomed more than 60 experts for the official EDEN-Medical Kickoff Event, an inspiring day dedicated to shaping the future of medical logistics across the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. The event brought together hospitals, universities, technology companies, and government representatives to explore how drone innovation and digital infrastructure can transform healthcare delivery across borders.

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Citymesh relocates Remote Operation Center and Safety Drone Headquarters to DronePort

Citymesh relocates Remote Operation Center and Safety Drone Headquarters to DronePort

Sint-Truiden, 1 October 2025 – DronePort is proud to announce that Citymesh has officially opened the new headquarters of its Safety Drone division on our campus. This important milestone underlines both the rapid growth of Citymesh’s pioneering safety drone operations and the role of DronePort as a hub where innovative companies in aviation and drone technology come together to shape the future.

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