Drones and autonomous systems in NORCE has specialist competence on drone-based service development, regulations, operational concept, risk analysis and risk assessment.
The research group has special expertise and experience from operations in the Arctic/Antarctic. The infrastructure includes opportunities for combined use of drones and research aircraft, both on Svalbard and on the mainland, which enables efficient collection of research data from large areas.
NORCE's research environment on drones is mainly located in Tromsø.