"By using drones, flights that were previously carried out by helicopter can be done more economically and ecologically," said Jens Meier, CEO of HPA. The "Droneport" was established in the Port of Hamburg last summer and is now Europe's first ground infrastructure for unmanned aviation. A first cross-border flight over three German states was recently completed to include drone technology in security, disaster and flood protection as well as port and infrastructure management. Drones instead of helicopters could soon be used to control flights over the River Elbe.
Hamburg Port Authority and police cooperating on use modern technologies and security
The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Hamburg Police successfully test flew a drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Thursday (January 16, 2025) from Hamburg to Neuwerk on the Lower Elbe as part of their efforts towards a teleoperated and fully-automated drone service. The aim is to transform security and infrastructure services and make them more sustainable.
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Drones should make information gathering and processing more sustainable and efficient. "Drone flights beyond the line of sight of the drone pilot have the potential to become a new, resource-saving and environment-friendly addition to our capabilities," said Falk Schnabel, Chief Constable. By working with HPA, the police have gained insights for future operations. "This project shows how innovative technology can create real added value for the police," said Schnabel. Projects and collaborations of this kind have made Hamburg an official European Union Model Region for Urban Air Mobility.
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