The Estonian Aviation Academy in Tartu has established a new netted drone testing facility near Tartu Airport, providing a safe, enclosed space for development, experimentation, and training with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This facility operates outside European drone regulations allowing more advanced testing that is otherwise restricted in open airspace, including autonomous drone operations. The academy plans to expand drone testing infrastructure across Estonia, aiming to support diverse technology stages and conditions. The facility also serves educational purposes, from beginner sessions to advanced development, with ambitions to position Estonia as a drone technology and training hub.

The Estonian Aviation Academy in Tartu has established a new netted drone testing facility near Tartu Airport, providing a safe, enclosed space for development, experimentation, and training with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This facility operates outside European drone regulations allowing more advanced testing that is otherwise restricted in open airspace, including autonomous drone operations. The academy plans to expand drone testing infrastructure across Estonia, aiming to support diverse technology stages and conditions. The facility also serves educational purposes, from beginner sessions to advanced development, with ambitions to position Estonia as a drone technology and training hub.