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Leading autonomous and uncrewed systems innovation in operational environments across air, water, land and space

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What We're About

DronePort Rotterdam accelerates applied innovation in autonomous and uncrewed systems (AUS) by focusing on practical applications in operational environments. Our approach is rooted in multi-domain, multi-stakeholder, and multi-value creation principles. By combining strategic thinking with decisive action, we've established a network of partners and stakeholders across air, land, sea, and space, facilitating public-private collaboration for scalable, multi-domain applications — including civil and military  — that deliver tangible impact.

A drone operator wearing an orange safety vest and a white helmet stands near a port, controlling a drone (autonomous and uncrewed system) flying under large orange cranes with cargo ships and containers in the background.

As ecosystem builders, we're setting new international standards for infrastructure resilience in the Port and City of Rotterdam and beyond. Through thought leadership, we also foster technological development, influence future regulations, and drive improvements in safety, security, and sustainability, solidifying our position as a global leader in the AUS and drone industry.

what we offer

Our Portfolio

Innovation Ecosystem

Two firefighters from the Rotterdam region in navy uniforms smiling while demonstrating a red and blue underwater drone (autonomous and uncrewed system), designed for emergency response, with a fire truck in the background.

Our ecosystem connects stakeholders for single-use, multi-domain and dual-use operations of autonomous and uncrewed systems by:

Facilitating targeted partnerships for projects

Promoting strategic alliances with industry, government and academia

Creating opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing

Providing regulatory support for compliance and scalability

And more...

Center of Excellence

Four engineers working collaboratively in a high-tech lab on a drone (autonomous and uncrewed system) prototype, with one person holding a tablet and a screen showing technical schematics in the background.

Our hub drives the research, training, and best practices needed for the effective deployment of autonomous and uncrewed systems. Here's how:

Advisory services on strategy development, roadmaps and more

Providing specialized training in AUS operations, technology and standards

Sharing best practices for resilient cybersecurity and data governance

Aid in planning for disaster recovery and systems' resilience

And more...

Test and Experience Center

Walradarstation in Lekhaven, Rotterdam, a striking yellow and blue radar station overlooking the water, with modern buildings and industrial structures in the background.

Test autonomous and uncrewed systems in an operational environment to evaluate performance, safety, and scalability, with services including:

Testing at technology readiness levels 4 to 9

Readiness assistance through safety and compliance checks, strategic autonomy assessments, and more

Resilience testing by performing simulations under crisis conditions

And more...

Three industrial professionals operating a drone (autonomous and uncrewed system) at a work site.
MULTI-DOMAIN APPLICATION

Sectors We Serve

Defense

Securing national interests through dual-use defense systems for surveillance and intelligence.

Emergency Response

Providing rapid relief with AUS and medical delivery operations and solutions in critical situations.

Maritime

Increasing global competitiveness with better port management, ship navigation, and cargo logistics.

Logistics

Optimizing last-mile delivery and supply chains through integrated drone delivery systems and operations.

Offshore

Supporting sustainable and safe operations in energy production and perilous offshore environments with AUS.

Public Safety

Deploying AUS for surveillance and real-time monitoring to address security challenges and contribute to public safety.

Port & Urban Development

Enabling smarter, more resilient ports and cities with AUS solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

Lisa van der Heijden, a DronePort Rotterdam team member, smiling while kneeling next to a large industrial drone on a grassy area, with a heavy-lift crane vessel and other port equipment in the background.

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