About us
At DronePort, we are dedicated to driving the aerospace industry into the future through collaboration, innovation, and state-of-the-art facilities. The aviation industry stands on the brink of its greatest revolution since its inception, with transformative advancements in automation, sustainability, and technology. Join us as we shape this new era of aviation and unlock the limitless potential of drones in Europe and beyond.
Innovation in aviation
DronePort is a unique 30-hectare airport business park and test center dedicated to pioneering the future of carbon-free and autonomous Advanced and Urban Air Mobility. Within the next decade, we aim to be recognized as a leading air hub for the transport of goods and passengers. Committed to achieving CO₂-neutral and quiet air movements, we aim to accomodate aircraft propelled on electricity, hydrogen or other CO₂-free fuels.
Our airport operations are set to be fully automated, leveraging the capabilities of autonomous drones and robots. At DronePort, we offer state-of-the-art test facilities with segregated airspace, allowing companies, universities, and other organizations to test and develop innovative systems and pioneer in our strategic focus domains being artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, carbon-free systems, renewable energy and data management. All our test grounds are managed by Limburg Regional Airport in close collaboration with the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA), ensuring safe and compliant operations.
By providing a collaborative platform and cutting-edge facilities, DronePort is setting new standards and serving as an inspiration for logistic platforms globally. Together, we are pioneering a sustainable and efficient future for air mobility.
Shareholders
DronePort is project funded and led by the Limburg Investment Company (LRM), Brussels Airport Company, the City of Sint-Truiden and JK Invest.
Unique ecosystem with innovative companies
In 2013, the local government various private investors envisioned transforming the former military site in Sint-Truiden into a hub for the future of aviation. Today, DronePort has evolved into a cutting-edge ecosystem, offering infrastructure and services to drive research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in carbon-free and autonomous Advanced and Urban Air Mobility.
The DronePort Incubator serves as a dynamic base for startups, organizations, and research teams pioneering advancements in sustainable air transport, autonomous systems, and aerospace technology. By fostering collaboration between research and product development, our incubator fuels innovation and provides the foundation for building a sustainable, automated future in aviation.
Testing facilities for UAS and electric aircraft
Situated in the heart of Europe, DronePort provides an ideal environment for establishing and growing business. Whether you’re active in aviation, AI, autonomous mobility, data management or renewable energy, with extensive testing facilities and a thriving ecosystem of research institutions, startups, and corporate companies, DronePort is at the forefront of innovation in Advanced and Urban Air Mobility and the place to be for your company.