Switzerland’s U-space momentum positions Zurich as a launchpad for scalable BVLOS drone operations

Drawing on insights from Larissa Haas (Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation, FOCA), the article explains how Switzerland has built momentum through early groundwork, close stakeholder coordination, and real-world testing to turn U-space from concept into operational capability. 

It also outlines what comes next: further validation, certification progress, and steps toward formal U-space designation, while highlighting why this matters for companies that want to scale BVLOS operations in a regulated, safety-focused environment. 

Read the whole article on Global Airspace Radar.