The SAFIR-Ready initiative is at the forefront of transforming emergency medical and critical infrastructure responses through the utilization of Advanced Aerial Mobility and U-Space technologies. Acknowledging the vital importance of time in urgent situations, the project harnesses Unmanned Aerial Vehicles’ capabilities to swiftly transport medical supplies and samples. This acceleration in response time holds the potential to save lives. Nevertheless, the adoption of these operations has been impeded by the absence of appropriate regulations and infrastructure.
SAFIR-Ready’s primary objective is to tackle this obstacle head-on by pioneering the development of comprehensive U-space services, systems, and procedures. These advancements are meticulously designed to ensure both the safety and efficiency of airspace access. Through these efforts, the initiative aims to establish a new paradigm for emergency services and critical operations.
The project’s approach involves leveraging automated capabilities for airspace management in urban environments and establishing high-level automated and digitized communication systems. This holistic model aims to achieve “Mission Readiness,” facilitating urgent air mobility services for medical emergencies and critical infrastructure situations, ultimately safeguarding human life and property.
The core objective of SAFIR-Ready is to forge a “Mission Ready” capability by harnessing the potential of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) for swift medical transport and emergency response situations. Central to this goal is the development of a seamless, secure, and automated framework capable of supplanting conventional road-based methods and traditional manned aviation.
By achieving this, the project aspires to yield an array of substantial benefits, including diminished response times, cost savings, lowered CO2 emissions, and heightened effectiveness in crisis management. In essence, SAFIR-Ready endeavors to revolutionize the way urgent medical interventions and emergency responses are executed, ushering in a new era of efficiency and sustainability.
The project establishes machine-to-machine (M2M) interfaces for efficient authorization workflows between U-space service providers, operators, and air traffic control. This involves developing protocols and automating processes.
The project works on developing the DCP, enabling automatic drone take-off and landing with integrated functions like charging and sensor technology. The DCP is integrated into hospital rooftops for seamless operations.
The Safir-Ready project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101114855
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