2nd and 3rd Study Visits in Belgrade, Serbia, 25–26 November 2025 and 3 February 2026
The second and third study visits of the EUSOME project were successfully completed in Belgrade, Serbia, hosted by the Institute Mihajlo Pupin. Building upon the foundations established during the first study visit, these activities further strengthened stakeholder engagement, identified national priorities for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), and reinforced collaboration across the emerging Serbian AAM ecosystem.
The second study visit took place on 25–26 November 2025 and brought together partners from University of Cyprus / KIOS, CBK PAN, and national stakeholders from Serbia. Participating organizations included the Civil Aviation Directorate of the Republic of Serbia, the Ministry of Interior – Sector for Emergency Situations, and the Post of Serbia.
Discussions focused on the current status of UAV and U-space regulations in Serbia, training and mentoring needs in the field of AAM, and future collaboration opportunities. Through stakeholder feedback and dedicated discussions, three high-priority application areas were identified:
- Firefighting drones
- Critical infrastructure monitoring
- Border management
The visit also highlighted the need for additional awareness and capacity building around U-space-specific regulatory frameworks, supporting the alignment of Serbian stakeholders with broader European AAM developments.
The third study visit was held on 3 February 2026 and expanded participation to additional EUSOME partners, including ATHENA Research Center and Hellenic Drones. The visit focused on long-term sustainability, strategic collaboration, and future research opportunities beyond the lifetime of the project.
Partners discussed future participation in several upcoming Horizon Europe proposals related to:
- Advanced border surveillance and situational awareness
- Disaster preparedness and risk awareness
- Search and rescue technologies for hazardous environments
These discussions represent an important step toward ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of the EUSOME initiative, while strengthening collaboration between research institutions, industry stakeholders, and public authorities across Europe.
As part of the study visits, a dedicated questionnaire was also distributed to Serbian stakeholders in order to assess training and mentoring needs in the field of Advanced Air Mobility. The responses demonstrated strong interest in AAM-related capacity-building activities, particularly in areas such as UAV operations, U-space regulation, infrastructure, AI-based methodologies, and practical engineering applications.
Overall, the successful completion of the second and third study visits marks another important milestone for the EUSOME project, contributing to the advancement of the Serbian AAM ecosystem and supporting the wider European vision for safe, sustainable, and innovative air mobility solutions.
