Test, certify and demo your drone at a dedicated airfield
A secluded airfield in the Pyrenees, operated by EU Drone Port, an official Notified Body (Drone Certification Lab). Book it by the day, week or month, with our test pilots and engineers on site.
DRONEPORT
UAS Testing Facility
Built for drone manufacturers, operators and researchers. Take a look at the airfield from above.
It suits test flights for agriculture, logistics, emergency response and many other applications, in a controlled space away from buildings and people.
WHAT CAN I DO?
UAS Testing & Certification
Class certification tests for C0 to C6 are flown here, including the noise (sound power) test, which we perform ourselves. You can also book the airfield for your own test campaigns.
UAS Demos & Events
A professional demo of your drone for your clients, with our equipment and team dedicated to the event. The site can host hundreds of guests.
UAS Training & Courses
Hands-on flight sessions in a controlled area, for pilots preparing for real operations such as STS scenarios.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Who uses our testing facility
Manufacturers testing a new model
Flight-test prototypes and certification candidates on a secluded airfield, with hangars, a workshop and our UAS test pilots.
Operators preparing complex missions
Rehearse BVLOS, heavy-lift or swarm flights in a controlled environment before you fly them for real.
EU research projects
Use the airfield as a test bed for your project’s trials and demos, booked by days, weeks or months.
Your class certification tests, run on the test site we operate
No third-party test sites: our team plans and flies the whole test campaign here, including the noise test. You send 1 or 2 test units, depending on the class.
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AIRSIDE AREA
Airfield
Fly safely in a professional Test Site
A secluded site with ample space, free of buildings, trees and other obstacles.
- ›Primary runway 1,150 × 23 m, paved, RWY 07/25
- ›Secondary runway 540 × 35 m, grass
- ›Third runway 120 × 12 m, paved
- ›DronePad 20 × 20 m · VTOL zone of 3 ha flat grass
- ›Platform of 6,000 m²
- ›Ground risk: GRC 1 under 700 J, GRC 2 under 34,000 J
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FACILITIES
Hangars
Fully equipped with office and workshop
The place to test new designs, evaluate existing drones or research drone technologies.
- ›22 × 20 m hangars
- ›Workshop with tooling · office on demand
- ›AVGAS 100LL fuel dispenser
- ›Radio 129.825 / 130.300 MHz
- ›Weather station
HANDLING ASSISTANCE
On-site services
We are committed to your testing program
Our engineers and technicians support your testing and evaluation.
- ›UAS test pilot · UAS engineer
- ›Flight communications officer · flight dispatcher
- ›Logistics support
- ›Drone video footage · PR
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FLIGHT CONDITIONS
Meteo
The optimal meteo conditions for Drone flights
A mild, temperate climate with sunny days and little wind, so test campaigns are rarely cancelled.
- ›340 days a year fit to fly
- ›Wind utilisation coefficient of 98.36%
- ›Visibility over 10 km 80% of the time, over 1 km 99%
- ›Low cloud under 4/8 90% of the time
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AFTERWORK
Amenities
Everything else within 6′ drive
In the Pyrenees, with everything close by:
- ›4-star hotel, 6 minutes away
- ›Congress hall for 300 people, 3 minutes away
- ›Restaurant, swimming pool and 4 tennis courts on site
- ›Car park for 100 cars
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By the day, the week or the month
Tell us what you want to test and we prepare the airfield, the team and the paperwork.
Single test flights, a demo or a photo and video shoot.
Development campaigns and payload or endurance trials.
Long test programmes with a hangar and office of your own.
OPINIONS
Our clients' reviews
FAQ
Drone testing facility: frequently asked questions
Where is the testing facility?
At the airfield we operate in the Pyrenees, with a secluded area and ample space for drone flights.
What runways and flight areas are available?
A 1,150 x 23 m paved main runway, a 540 x 35 m grass runway and a 120 x 12 m paved runway, plus a 20 x 20 m DronePad and a 3 ha flat grass area for VTOL.
Can I book the facility for a few days?
Yes. You can book it by days, weeks or months, depending on your testing programme.
Can your team help during the tests?
Yes. Our UAS test pilots and engineers can support your testing programme on site.
What are the weather conditions like?
Around 340 days a year with suitable conditions for drone flights, and a wind utilisation coefficient of 98.36%.
Where can my team stay?
There is a 4-star hotel a 6-minute drive away, a restaurant on site and a congress hall for 300 people a 3-minute drive away.
Can I run my class certification tests here?
Yes. The class certification tests for C0 to C6 are flown at this airfield, including the noise test, which we perform ourselves. You only need to send 1 or 2 test units, depending on the class.
Can I invite clients to a demo?
Yes. The site can host events with hundreds of guests, and a congress hall for 300 people is a 3-minute drive away.
CONTACT
Ready to fly your tests?
Tell us your drone, your dates and what you need to prove. Or call us at +34 93 629 69 79