Purpose

he project aims to develop a Multi-Vehicle Management System (MVMS) for drones, addressing the current limitations of existing systems, which often focus on single-drone management. Current ground stations are reliable but typically manage fleets as extensions of individual drones, lacking efficiency in multi-drone coordination.
This project seeks to create a ground station that supports native multi-vehicle control, enabling streamlined management, monitoring, and decision-making for numerous UAVs. By incorporating tools like Flight Management Systems and Multi-Drone Coordination modules, and considering cloud-based architecture, the project will enhance efficiency in drone operations, including delivery, surveillance, and search-and-rescue missions.

Project at a glance

CENTRAL is co-funded by the PNRR through the MOST Programme (Sustainable Mobility Center - CENTRO NAZIONALE PER LA MOBILITA' SOSTENIBILE), focusing on advancing modern, sustainable, and inclusive mobility solutions. Activities include identifying use cases for multi-drone systems, analyzing state-of-the-art technologies, and addressing mission requirements in areas like drone delivery, SAR, and surveillance.
The project will also conduct regulatory analysis to align with EASA certification, design and implement a multi-aircraft Ground Station prototype, and develop specialized management modules. The final deliverable will be a detailed report validating the system's capabilities and potential industrial applications.

Project at a glance

Objectives

The project addresses current limitations in drone management by creating a system that supports efficient multi-vehicle coordination, overcoming the inefficiencies of single-drone-focused ground stations.

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Objective #1: Develop a Multi-Vehicle Management System (MVMS)
Create an advanced ground station for efficient multi-drone coordination, integrating Flight Management Systems and cloud-based architecture to enhance control and decision-making for various missions, including delivery, surveillance, and search-and-rescue.

Objective #2: Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Prototype Validation
Conduct regulatory analysis to align with EASA standards and design a prototype for multi-aircraft management. Validate the system's capabilities through rigorous testing and produce a detailed report on its effectiveness and potential industrial applications.

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Objective #3: Advance Use Case Analysis
Identify and study specific use cases for multi-drone systems, such as drone delivery and SAR, to tailor the system to real-world applications and ensure it meets practical mission requirements.

Objective #4: Promote Sustainable Mobility Solutions
Contribute to sustainable mobility by developing innovative drone management systems that align with the goals of the MOST Programme.

Partners

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Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca

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Next Generation EU

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Italia Domani

Project key information

PROJECT NUMBER: C29J24000550003

PROJECT DURATION: 1 YEAR

START DATE: 6 MAY 2024

END DATE: 6 MAY 2025

FUNDING ENTITY: CENTRO NAZIONALE PER LA MOBILITÀ SOSTENIBILE (CNMS)

PROJECT BUDGET: € 188.421 (OF WHICH € 74.920,88 IN THE FORM OF A MUR - PNRR MINISTERIAL CONTRIBUTION)

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