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Beyond Borders: A Pan-European Approach to Drone Testing and Airworthiness Compliance
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 7 AM PST | 10 AM EST | 3 PM BST | Free Webinar
Join us for an upcoming webinar for commercial drone operators, manufacturers, and regulatory professionals navigating the complex challenge of proving airworthiness in an increasingly demanding European regulatory environment. In this panel discussion, representatives from test centers in different parts of Europe will explore how a coordinated, multinational approach to environmental and performance testing could become a recognized means of compliance, and what that means for operators trying to get their aircraft certified and into the air.
From wind tunnel testing and icing simulations to GNSS-denied environments and proximity-to-structure scenarios, speakers will examine how pooling data across test sites in different regulatory zones can help build the evidentiary foundation that authorities need to approve complex operations. The discussion will also explore the contrast between the relatively centralized regulatory framework in the U.S. and the more fragmented landscape operators face across European member states.
Whether you're an operator preparing for certification, a manufacturer refining your platform for real-world conditions, or a regulatory professional working to define means of compliance, this webinar will offer practical perspectives on where the industry is headed and how to position yourself for what's coming.
Attendees will leave the webinar with:
- Insight into the current gaps between national regulatory frameworks across Europe and strategies for navigating them
- Practical knowledge of what environmental and performance testing is required — or likely to be required — for airworthiness certification
- Guidance on how operators and manufacturers can leverage test center partnerships to accelerate certification timelines
Moderator
Matt Collins, Content Manager, Commercial UAV Portfolio
Matt Collins is a Content Manager at Commercial UAV Portfolio. Prior to joining Diversified Communications, Matt covered the world of baseball and other sports for over a decade. When not writing he enjoys learning about new developments in the world of technology, spending time outdoors, and reading.
