Potential of drones as multi-purpose vehicle – risks and added values

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The 'Potential of Drones as Multi-Purpose Vehicle – Risks and Added Values' is a closed Research and Innovation Action (RIA) under Horizon Europe's Cluster 6, focusing on the safe and effective integration of drones in agriculture, forestry, and rural development. This initiative aims to leverage digital and data technologies to enhance sustainability, improve environmental monitoring, and foster innovative governance models across Europe.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the geographical scope of projects, and the overarching objectives of the 'Potential of Drones as Multi-Purpose Vehicle' program. It highlights who can apply and what the program aims to achieve in the context of the Green Deal.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on the thematic areas, supported sectors, and the developmental stages of the initiatives. It also clarifies specific cost considerations.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides information on the nature of financial support available, including the type of instrument and the indicative funding amounts for projects under this topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers administrative stipulations, collaboration rules, and specific financial provisions.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the key stages of the application process, from submission procedures to how proposals are evaluated and selected.

This section identifies the foundational legal instruments and guiding policies that provide the framework and legitimacy for the 'Potential of Drones as Multi-Purpose Vehicle' funding program.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,000,000 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Implementation, Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Research Executive Agency

Additional Partners:

CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD (Cyprus), HIRO MICRODATACENTERS B.V. (Netherlands), CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TRUST (United Kingdom), HAPTIC R&D CONSULTING SRL (Romania), GAIA ROBOTICS IDIOTIKI KEFALAIOUXIKI ETAIREIA (Greece), C.I.P. CITIZENS IN POWER (Cyprus), RovisLab (Romania), ASOCIATIA DE STANDARDIZARE DIN ROMANIA (Romania), IMC- INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SLOVAKIA, S.R.O. (Slovakia), Notitia (Croatia), UNIVERSITAET HOHENHEIM (Germany), OIKON DOO - INSTITUT ZA PRIMIJENJENU EKOLOGIJU (Croatia), Exeo Lab Srl (Italy), ARATOS SYSTEMS BV (Netherlands), BEAM INNOVATION SRL (Romania), UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (Spain), TECH2MARKET SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA (Poland), INTERSPREAD GMBH (Austria), CYBERBOTICS SARL (Switzerland), ASCORA GMBH (Germany), TURUN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY (Finland), AD Plastik d.d. (Croatia), HAFENSTROM AS (Norway), Krie Design Ltd (Croatia), AG FUTURA TECHNOLOGII DOOEL SKOPJE (North Macedonia), CompActive GmbH (Germany), LASER CONSULT MUSZAKI-TUDOMANYOS ES GAZDASAGI TANACSADO KORLATOLT FELELOSSEGU TARSASAG (Hungary), Nordic Horizon Institute AB (Sweden), SENSICHIPS SRL (Italy), AVIPE-ASSOCIACAO DE VITICULTORES DO CONCELHO DE PALMELA (Portugal), TURISTICKA ZAJEDNICA ZAGREBACKE ZUPANIJE (Croatia), EU DIASPORA COUNCIL (Sweden), Informatics360 (United Kingdom), Vector Biyoteknoloji Limited Sirketi (Turkey), WIT BERRY (Latvia), SunLight Future Africa (Kenya), SOCIETATEA DE INGINERIE SISTEME SA (Romania), LOMARTOV SL (Spain), HeadHunter Limited SRL (Romania), ECAMRICERT SRL (Italy), ISTANBUL AVRUPA ARASTIRMALARI DERNEGI (Turkey), OIKOPLUS GMBH (Austria), Bolkansky Ltd. (Bulgaria), CONTACTICA SL (Spain), FASTTRACK ACTION, LDA (Portugal), MINDS & SPARKS GMBH (Austria), GOLEM - GESELLSCHAFT FUR INTEGRIERTE MIKROELEKTRONISCHE KOMPLETTLOESUNGEN GMBH (Austria), GRANT GARANT SRO (Czechia), HOLO-INDUSTRIE 4.0 SOFTWARE GMBH (Germany), EVENOR TECH SL (Spain), CHERKA TROVA (Bulgaria), NORDIC DIASPORA FORUM (Sweden), Lavionic OÜ (Estonia)

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