Airspace is becoming more complex. With the exponential growth of unmanned aircraft systems, we are faced with the challenge of balancing safety and innovation. Drone detection is not only a technical necessity, it is the key to the successful integration of UAS into our airspace.
Technological breakthroughs build trust
The Due Regard Radar (DRR), with its Active Electronically Scanned Array technology, enables remotely piloted aircraft to detect other traffic participants with the same precision as manned systems.
This technology surpasses the human eye in range and accuracy and represents a decisive advantage for flight safety.
Regulatory course setting
The remote identification of drones in Europe, which has been mandatory since 2024, marks a milestone for transparency and safety. Authorities and citizens can now clearly identify UAS, which is an important building block for social acceptance.
System integration as a factor for success
The combination of proven systems such as TCAS and ADS-B with modern detection technologies creates a robust safety architecture.
As a future U-Space service provider, we at b.r.m. are developing the IT infrastructures that will enable this integration.
Our contribution to the industry
From our new location at Bremen Airport, we are working on sustainable solutions for U-Space, advanced air mobility, and safe drone operations. Our proximity to the aviation industry enables us to develop practical innovations that drive the market forward.
The future of aviation is digital, connected, and safe. Drone detection is the cornerstone of this.
Comprehensive services for your UAS projects: Our Hatten-UAS German Flight Center
Unmanned aviation requires more than just technical expertise—it needs a well-designed infrastructure and comprehensive support. At b.r.m. IT & Aerospace, our Hatten UAS German Flight Center at Oldenburg-Hatten Airport (EDWH) offers a unique combination of state-of-the-art equipment and professional support for your UAS projects.
Complete infrastructure for testing and training
Our testing center for unmanned aviation supports companies, authorities, organizations with security tasks, universities, and scientific institutions in projects and product developments for unmanned aircraft systems. With 5,500 m² of hall space, licensed aircraft testers, and an operating area that also allows mixed manned/unmanned operation, you get everything from a single source.
In addition to our core competencies, we can provide comprehensive support for your testing or training campaigns: Our training rooms can accommodate up to 25 participants and are equipped with state-of-the-art IT equipment, while a modern campus network ensures Internet connectivity on the premises. Hangar capacities are available for maintenance, repair, and training tasks, and building land allows for the expansion of usable space.
Comprehensive service for longer projects
Catering can be provided for short assignments or long campaigns, while hotels are available for large-scale accommodation close to the airport. The seclusion and integration into agricultural land offer ideal conditions for undisturbed testing, while the highway connection with two motorway junctions (A28, A29) ensures optimal accessibility.
Professional training and certification
The Borkum Flight School supports your UAS operations by providing qualified training for your remote pilots. As one of the first applicants for a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC), we support you in setting up a qualified flight operation. Our Hatten-UAS German Flight Center sets new standards for the development of UTM, USSP, U-Space, UAS, and BVLOS routes and is open to new collaborations.
Drone Days
Our Drone Days originated at the ILA Berlin (International Aerospace Exhibition) and Oldenburg-Hatten Airport. Essentially, the idea is to establish horizontal and vertical networking on the overarching topic of UAS nationally and internationally.
The starting race for this year's Drone Days has begun, and we invite you to be part of Drone Days 2026.
From August 26 to August 28, 2026, the Drone Days community will once again gather at Bremen Airport and Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield.
Be there as a participant or present yourself as an exhibitor at Drone Days – regardless of whether you are participating as a scientific institution or research institute, bringing new ideas to market as a start-up, offering practical solutions as an SME, or further developing your applications and products on a large scale as a corporation.
Public sector organizations and authorities such as emergency services, police, and the armed forces are also expressly welcome. Showcase your project ideas, technologies, services, and use cases where the UAS community meets.
As an exhibitor, you can present yourself at Oldenburg-Hatten Airport with your own booth. There are many opportunities for exhibitors—whether roll-ups, exhibition walls, visibility on social media and/or on site, exhibiting a display, or a presentation slot at our two event locations.
Of course, you are also welcome to fly your UAS, but please contact me separately to arrange this.
Yesterday, we had the honor of welcoming Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte to our company and giving him a comprehensive insight into our work at the interface between IT services and unmanned aviation. The visit took place as part of his regular company visits and underscored Bremen's importance as an innovative aerospace location.
Specialization in U-Space and safe UAS integration
"Bremen has a long tradition as an aerospace location—and companies such as b.r.m. demonstrate how innovative we are in the field of unmanned aviation," emphasized Mayor Bovenschulte during his visit. "Future technologies are being developed here that combine economic strength, digitalization, and security."
As an established specialist in UAS applications, we advise operators on complex approval procedures and develop customized operational and safety concepts for both VLOS and BVLOS operations. A central focus of our work is the development of digital services for U-Space, the safe integration of unmanned aircraft into controlled airspace. As a future U-Space service provider, we develop innovative traffic management solutions that control growing UAS traffic safely and efficiently.
Industry trends and awards
Beyond pure project work, we are actively involved in driving the industry forward. At Oldenburg-Hatten Airport, we support research, testing, and demonstration projects related to modern UAS technologies. With our annual "Drone Days" event series, we create an important platform for exchange between experts from business, science, and government agencies, thereby strengthening networking in the northwest. We were awarded the "Motor des Nordens 2025" innovation prize for this comprehensive commitment. Save the date: The next Drone Days will take place from August 26 to 28, 2026, and we cordially invite you to attend! Since our founding in 1991, we have successfully combined two business areas: In addition to our aerospace segment, professional IT services form the second strong pillar of our company. In the IT sector, we support companies with IT infrastructure, hosting, IT security, GDPR-compliant data protection, and sustainable green IT concepts.
Ideal location at Bremen Airport
Our new location at Bremen Airport brings us into close proximity to the City of Aerospace and enables shorter distances to local partners and institutions. This strategic positioning strengthens our networked expertise in IT and unmanned aviation and offers ideal conditions for the development of forward-looking mobility solutions. We would like to thank Mayor Bovenschulte for the valuable dialogue and support on our journey to further strengthen Bremen as a leading location for unmanned aviation.
Next Thursday, February 19, 2026, our managing director Harald Rossol will be taking part in the 9th North German Aviation Forum in Hamburg. The high-profile event's theme is "Challenges in the aerospace industry in times of change in security policy." Times have changed, and with them the demands placed on the aviation industry. What used to be purely civilian in nature is now taking on a whole new dimension. In the field of unmanned systems in particular, we are experiencing a paradigm shift that goes far beyond technical aspects.
The aviation industry in northern Germany faces strategic decisions
How do we position ourselves in a market that is increasingly shaped by geopolitical developments? What role do innovative technologies from the region play in this? As the developer of the Bremen USSP UAS control centerand future U-Space service provider, we are at the heart of these changes. The question is no longer just how we can safely integrate drones into the airspace, but also how we can protect critical infrastructure in the process. As a future USSP, we can make a significant contribution to drone detection and defense in a U-Space.
Harald Rossol will contribute his views on these developments to the panel discussion. Exciting discussions are guaranteed.
The future of unmanned aviation: We are developing the UAS Control Center Bremen as a U-Space service provider for the future U-Space.
The integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into civil airspace is one of the greatest technological challenges of our time. In response to this, we at b.r.m. IT & Aerospace are developing the "UAS Control Center Bremen USSP," a powerful U-Space service provider in accordance with the European U-Space Regulation (EU) 2021/664 for the future U-Space.
Intelligent airspace surveillance for safe coexistence
Our UAS control center in Bremen, USSP, records all manned and unmanned air traffic participants in real time using sensor fusion, ADS-B, ADS-L, FLARM, Mode A/C/S, radar, and optical systems. The consolidated situation picture enables UAS operators and authorities to ensure the safe coexistence of all aircraft. Our system handles flight planning, flight coordination, and flight clearance in accordance with U-Space standards, strategically and tactically identifies conflicts, and enables dynamic airspace reservation in the future U-Space.
Secure digital communication with integrated emergency channels connects all parties involved, while interfaces to national and international airspace management systems and APIs for third-party systems ensure seamless integration. At the same time, we monitor compliance with airspace structures, geozones, and flight restrictions and warn of temporary no-fly zones or special events.
Comprehensive services for authorities and operators
As a certified U-Space Service Provider (USSP), we support authorities in airspace surveillance and airspace clearance and advise UAS operators on the use of U-Space services and obtaining flight permits. Our extended services include geofencing and geocaging for setting up and monitoring geozones, real-time tracking and tracing of UAS flights, and interfaces to drone defense systems for the integration of detection and defense technologies against non-cooperative UAS in U-Space. Critical infrastructure has significantly improved the identification and differentiation of legal and illegal drones and UAS through U-space and the necessary U-space service provider.
Sustainability and strategic positioning
Data management is carried out in our own green IT data center to ensure data protection compliance. We have been awarded the Blue Angel label for the sustainable operation of our data center. With our move to Bremen Airport, we have positioned ourselves at the heart of the City of Aerospace. Our UAS control center in Bremen, USSP, represents an important milestone for the safe integration of unmanned aerial systems into European airspace and positions Bremen as a leading location for innovative aviation technologies.
The dates for the next Drone Days have already been set: August 26–28, 2026.
What makes us particularly proud: Drone Days has established itself as THE meeting place for the North German UAS community. Three days full of innovation, exciting discussions, and genuine encounters between people who are shaping the future of aviation.
What you can expect in 2026: – Even more live demos and practical insights – Real networking – from start-ups to corporations – Focus on advanced air mobility and U-Space – Back at both proven locations: Hatten-UAS & Bremen Airport
The feedback from 2025 was overwhelming, which is exactly why we are continuing! Because ultimately, it's about the people behind the technology, about shared visions and about making a difference together.
Feel free to visit the new website and be inspired. We can't wait to see you again in 2026!
On February 3, we will be participating in the groundbreaking event "NRW: Pioneer for drones in airspace – facilitating access, solving challenges, applying technologies" in Düsseldorf, which will provide important impetus for the integration of UAS into German and European air traffic.
Harald Rossol, Managing Director of b.r.m. IT & Aerospace, will give a presentation on "Airports as test centers for UAS," drawing on valuable practical experience from our test area in northern Germany.
Our practical experience from the north: ✈️ U-Space real-world laboratory in north-west Germany & the German Bight with 3,600 km² BVLOS flight area ✈️ Hatten-UAS German Flight Center at Oldenburg-Hatten Airport (EDWH) as a test center ✈️ Successful BVLOS missions with ranges of up to 600 km
Airports are more than just takeoff and landing sites—they are innovation labs for the aviation of tomorrow. Here, controlled conditions meet real-world air traffic environments, making them ideal testing grounds for UAS integration.
We look forward to exchanging ideas with experts from all over Germany. The future of unmanned aviation will be shaped together—from north to south.
Last year's Future Conference "Sustainable Success: SMEs with a Future" in Bremen posed the crucial question: How can sustainability become a competitive advantage?
Harald Rossol used b.r.m. as an example to show that the answer lies in a simple principle: "Efficiency means achieving the same result with significantly reduced resources." In the data center, this means up to 60% lower energy costs, achieved through the consistent use of server virtualization based on the principle of system avoidance and intelligent hot/cold aisle containment, which prevents temperature mixing.
Sustainability in aviation
We also apply this sustainable approach to our work in unmanned aviation. With our U-Space Real-World Laboratory North-West Germany and the UAS Control Center in Bremen, we are developing forward-looking solutions for the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into airspace. Drones are already being used in environmental protection, offshore logistics, and infrastructure monitoring, and they are more efficient and resource-friendly than conventional methods. Whether it's IT services or UAS technology, our approach remains the same: "sustainable, reliable, and clear as North German weather."
The conference confirmed that companies that combine environmental responsibility with economic success and innovation are the winners of tomorrow.
We cordially invite you to the IFAM event "Symposium on Innovations in Drones and Autonomous Systems for Wind Park Operations" on February 25–26, 2026, at Fraunhofer IFAM Bremen.
The symposium brings together experts from research and industry to discuss current developments, applications, and future prospects for drone and autonomous technologies in wind farm operation and maintenance. As the operator of Europe's largest BVLOS flight area, b.r.m. IT & Aerospace contributes practical experience to these discussions. The event includes technical presentations, demonstrations, and opportunities for professional exchange.
Practical content and specialist presentations
Marcus Ihle (EnBW), Tomas Jansen (Vattenfall), and PhD Xiao Chen (Technical University of Denmark) will be speaking as experts with practical experience. The event will include technical presentations, demonstrations, and opportunities for professional exchange.
b.r.m. IT & Aerospace
As a future U-Space Service Provider (USSP), b.r.m. IT & Aerospace will of course also be present at the event. Markus Rossol will be one of the speakers on the topic of "USSP Capabilities and Flight Guidance in the German Bight and the EEZ."
b.r.m. is developing the UAS control center in Bremen and already operates Europe's largest BVLOS flight area, covering 3,600 square kilometers from the mainland across Jadebusen to the German Bight and North Sea. The presentation will show how digital flight control and UTM services for unmanned aerial systems can be safely implemented in maritime areas.
Future technologies: Expanded GNSS testing capabilities at the Hatten UAS German Flight Center
In addition to our proven range of services, we are continuously developing new testing options that meet the growing demands of the UAS industry. Two particularly innovative enhancements are the focus of our development work.
GNSS-denied: When GPS fails
In an increasingly networked world, dependence on GNSS signals is becoming the Achilles heel of many UAS applications. Interference or targeted attacks on GPS systems can cause critical missions to fail. That is why we are developing the ability to simulate GNSS-interfered environments in a controlled manner at Oldenburg-Hatten Airport.
Using GPS jamming signals and spoofing technologies, we create realistic test scenarios in which navigation systems must prove their reliability. This controlled test environment enables manufacturers to systematically test and verify their GNSS-independent navigation solutions. Supported by our aerial imagery and exclusive use of the test site, we conduct these demanding tests in a fully protected environment.
UAS dark field: Making visible what wants to remain invisible
While cooperative UAS and drones are digitally visible via standard transponder technologies such as ADS-B, ADS-L, Mode A/C, or FLARM, there is a dangerous "blind spot" of non-cooperative systems. These unknown UAS and drones with unclear intentions, identification, and position pose a growing challenge to airspace safety.
With an expansion of our existing sensor technology, we will in future be able to detect all UAS in the airspace and compare them with the existing "bright field" of cooperative systems. This enables the identification of non-cooperative UAS and the creation of a uniform situation picture in our UAS control center in Bremen USSP. Position, flight vector, and type will become visible and thus manageable for the protection of critical infrastructure—a key technology for the timely initiation of targeted countermeasures. This is a fundamentally important component of secure drone detection and drone defense.
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