{"id":4,"date":"2026-04-27T16:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/u-land\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-04-27T22:03:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:03:41","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webs.uab.cat\/u-land\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-verd-tropic-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-de1c71769d531f52c26874d2cb814348\"><strong><em>Enabling safer and more reliable drone operations<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>U\u2011LAND is a research project that addresses one of the main challenges in the large\u2011scale deployment of drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations:&nbsp;<strong>how to safely plan and manage unexpected situations<\/strong>&nbsp;in increasingly dense and complex airspaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining advanced modeling, artificial intelligence, and U\u2011space services, the project contributes to making drone operations\u00a0<strong>safer, more reliable and ready to scale<\/strong>, in line with European and national strategies for sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Main Objectives<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>U\u2011LAND aims to strengthen the foundations of U\u2011space by focusing on\u00a0<strong>contingency\u2011aware planning and management<\/strong>\u00a0of drone operations. The main objectives are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improve flight contingency planning and management<\/strong>\u00a0by integrating pre\u2011planned mitigation strategies into the drone mission design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop advanced U\u2011space services<\/strong>\u00a0that support safe operations under off\u2011nominal conditions, such as system failures, environmental disturbances or communication issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance trajectory prediction and conflict management<\/strong>, combining classical methods and artificial intelligence to better anticipate and manage risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support the integration of UAM operations<\/strong>\u00a0into urban environments through safer airspace use and vertiport\u2011related planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align research outcomes with regulatory and operational needs<\/strong>, contributing to future standardisation and certification processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Main Outcomes<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The project is expected to deliver\u00a0<strong>concrete scientific, technological and operational results<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New contingency planning and management services<\/strong>\u00a0integrated into the U\u2011space framework, enabling safer drone missions before and during flight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved performance and trajectory models<\/strong>\u00a0for drones, supporting more accurate predictions in both nominal and emergency scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validated methodologies and best practices<\/strong>\u00a0for managing flight contingencies in high\u2011density drone operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scientific publications in high\u2011impact journals<\/strong>\u00a0covering U\u2011space operations, safety, trajectory optimization, artificial intelligence and UAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthened collaboration<\/strong>\u00a0between universities, industry stakeholders, and aviation authorities, supporting future European research initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Expected impact<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:2%\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:98%\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-groc-caputxina-transparent-background-color has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Scientific and Technological Impact<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advances the state of the art in&nbsp;<strong>U\u2011space services and contingency management<\/strong>&nbsp;for drone and UAM operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fills a critical gap in current U\u2011space deployments by addressing&nbsp;<strong>off\u2011nominal and emergency situations<\/strong>&nbsp;in a systematic way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables further research and innovation through openly disseminated methods and results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow 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contingency management into mission planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributes to&nbsp;<strong>standardisation efforts<\/strong>&nbsp;and future certification processes within the European U\u2011space framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-marro-stradivari-transparent-background-color has-background\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Societal and Economic Impact<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facilitates&nbsp;<strong>safe, scalable and socially accepted drone operations<\/strong>&nbsp;in urban environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports applications with high societal value, such as&nbsp;<strong>emergency response, medical logistics, infrastructure monitoring and public safety<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributes to&nbsp;<strong>sustainable and climate\u2011friendly mobility<\/strong>, aligned with European priorities on smart cities and decarbonisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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