The Netherlands
Unmanned Valley, established in 2018, is a pioneering hub at the forefront of the Dutch drone sector. Located at the former marine airfield Valkenburg, this campus is strategically positioned as the nexus for sensor-related technology, providing an ideal environment for start-ups, scale-ups, established companies, academic institutions, and government bodies to engage in research, development, and testing of drones and other sensor-based technologies.
A unique proposition in the Netherlands, Unmanned Valley offers continuous and flexible airspace utilization along with a corridor to the sea, paving the way for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations over land and sea. The initiative, backed by TU Delft and the municipality of Katwijk, benefits from the European Union's support through the European Regional Development Fund (EFRO).
This comprehensive synergy of industrial and academic collaboration positions Unmanned Valley as a critical player in advancing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, attracting potential investors who are keen on the evolving drone landscape.
