Drone companies show interest in establishing operations at Cascais Aerodrome.
What happened
According to ECO, national drone companies are interested in setting up at the Cascais Aerodrome in Tires. This interest aligns with the University NOVA of Lisbon's plans to create a teaching, research, and technology development hub for the aerospace sector, known as NOVA Aerospace.
Details and quotes
José Júlio Alferes, director of NOVA FCT, stated that companies are interested in collaborating with the university and establishing themselves at the site. The university plans to build a drone arena as a laboratory for students. Alferes highlighted the potential for collaboration in satellite and other aerospace technologies.
The project involves a €5 million investment from NOVA FCT for constructing facilities and acquiring equipment. The overall investment could grow with the need for new infrastructure and hangars for companies. The site spans 20 hectares, provided by the Cascais Municipality for 50 years, renewable.
A new educational model
The Jornal Económico reports that the NOVA FCT and Cascais Municipality marked the start of aerospace engineering classes at the new facility. The program offers an immersive educational experience in a real airport context, focusing on small and medium-sized aircraft, control systems, electronics, structures, and propulsion.
José Júlio Alferes emphasized that this partnership brings education closer to industry realities, preparing a new generation of aerospace engineers. João Martins, NOVA Aerospace coordinator, noted the strategic vision for creating an ecosystem of excellence combining education, innovation, and research.
Sources
- eco.sapo.pt: “Temos empresas da área dos drones interessadas em estabelecer-se em Tires”
- jornaleconomico.sapo.pt: Primeiro “aeroporto’universitário” nasce em Tires
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