Drones

Over the past few years, unmanned aircrafts have become central to the functions of various businesses and governmental organisations. The Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre is focused on developing these technologies across both the public and private sector and making a difference to people’s everyday lives.

Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre

Westcott is continuing its legacy in flight operations as a centre for the future development of UAV traffic management systems, and for real-world Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) applications.

The Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre within the Westcott Space Cluster offers a secure environment to design, build, test and operate advanced remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft or drones.

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A secure environment

The purpose-built centre includes facilities for drone testing and development, enabling companies to design, build, test and operate advanced remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft or drones. This includes:

  • Three large workshops for technical development
  • A 270-metre runway for horizontal take-off and landing
  • Four dedicated landing pads for vertical, or vertical to horizontal take- off
  • Welfare facilities

If you’re looking to test and develop your UAV innovation, there’s no better place than Westcott, where you’ll find a ready community of drone technology companies.

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Flight operation history

Westcott as a former operational airfield is an ideal location for UAV specialist companies which need space to test their vehicles and sensors.

The Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre is a comprehensive facility for autonomous systems of all scales, integrating users into the development process by providing access to the latest expertise in instrumentation, communications, control systems, alongside bespoke test set-ups.

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