AERO 2026 is now behind us, and we look back on an intense few days in Friedrichshafen.

The focus was on the presentation of the new Advanced Air Mobility Initiative for Northern Germany and the German Bight, along with the updated map. For the first time, we presented our concrete proposal for an initial U-Space and a VTOL route along the Weser River —from Bremen via Bremerhaven to Heligoland. In initial discussions with the aviation authorities in Lower Saxony and Bremen, we were able to discuss the basic feasibility of the project.

In addition, we have engaged in dialogue with key institutions and ministries: the Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (BAF), the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMV), the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the Federal Aviation Authority (LBA), and various state aviation authorities. Of particular note is our collaboration with the IDRF, the Association of Regional Airports, which advocates for the role of regional airports as future infrastructure hubs for new forms of mobility.

Two themes emerged as recurring themes at AERO: the relevance of existing aviation infrastructure and manned aviation to the development of the drone economy, and the belief that digital visibility in airspace enhances safety for all airspace users.

AERO has once again demonstrated how closely manned and unmanned aviation are converging. We look forward to the next steps.

We would like to thank everyone involved and the organizers of the Bremen joint booth “BREMEN/BREMERHAVEN – CITY OF AEROSPACE.”

• WFB Wirtschaftsförderung Bremen GmbH
• AVIASPACE BREMEN e.V.
• Deutsche WindGuard Engineering, LLC
• Rheinmetall Aviation Services, LLC
• b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH
• Akkodis Germany AS&D GmbH
• DMO Deutsche Modellsportorganisation GmbH & Co. KG
• Bremen Airport GmbH
• TOPAS Industrial Mathematics Transfer, LLC
• iMAR Navigation GmbH
• Fraunhofer IFAM Offshore Drone Campus Cuxhaven (ODCC) – Cuxhaven Site
• Lower Saxony Aviation Authority (NLStBV)
• Ignite, LLC
• Bremen Aviation Authority

On April 7th, we welcomed State Councillor Jan Fries, Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science, and Martin Schulze, Head of the Environmental Business Office at RKW Bremen, to our location at Bremen Airport. During a company visit, they learned about our work at the interface of IT services and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Our Managing Director, Harald Rossol, explained to the guests, among other things, the airspace mapping for our Bremen UAS control center as a future U-Space Service Provider . Furthermore, he discussed our long-standing approach to Green IT and sustainable data centers – a topic that has been with us since the beginning and which we have consistently transferred to aviation.

During his visit, State Councillor Jan Fries emphasized the importance of companies like brm IT & Aerospace for the sustainable transformation of Bremen's economy: Here, they don't just talk, they take action. Especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), practical solutions are being developed that bring climate and economic interests together.

As a member of the Bremen Environmental Partnership for Businesses, we have a long-standing partnership with RKW Bremen. Together with RKW, we already laid important groundwork in developing the foundations for the Blue Angel ecolabel for data centers.

We thank State Councillor Jan Fries and Martin Schulze for their visit and the valuable exchange.

The full report on the company visit can be found on the website of the Partnership Environment Business .

On March 11, 2026, the kickoff meeting for our collaborative project SafeUAVnav took place at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen. Together with our partners and the project sponsor, we laid the groundwork for the coming years.

What is SafeUAVnav?

Our goal: To develop and test a robust multi-hybrid sensor system for the safe navigation and localization of UAVs (drones) in so-called “GNSS-denied” environments—that is, in areas where satellite-based navigation is disrupted by jamming or spoofing. The project brings together the expertise of iMAR Navigation GmbH, Fraunhofer IFAM, and b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH and is funded under the LuFo Klima VII-1 aviation research program.

The kickoff was marked by an open, constructive atmosphere and in-depth technical discussions. We were particularly pleased with the enthusiastic participation of everyone involved. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Jonathan Berberich of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) for his participation and valuable insights regarding the project’s implementation.

We are excited about this collaboration and look forward to working together to achieve our ambitious project goals.

The project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).

We’re back at XPONENTIAL Europe in Düsseldorf for a second day as b.r.m. IT & Aerospace. Today’s focus was on professional networking—at the DLR (German Aerospace Center) booth and at UAV DACH e.V. We’re delighted to have had many productive conversations, seen familiar faces, and made new connections.

The discussions show that U-Space, BVLOS, and Advanced Air Mobility are major topics in the industry—and Bremen is right in the thick of it. 

We’re taking away a lot of great ideas and look forward to continuing these discussions at Drone Days 2026, taking place August 26–28 at Bremen Airport and Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield.

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.

Let's grow the community and the drone economy.

We look forward to seeing you

Markus and Harald Rossol

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 center and 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 time has come—the new Drone Days website is online!

Following the tremendous success of Drone Days 2025, we are delighted to present our brand-new website:

www.drone-days.de

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!

Until then: Happy Landings!

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.