Milestones
The construction of Valkenburg airfield is started
The Royal Dutch Navy takes the airfield into use as “Marinevliegkamp Valkenburg”
After the disposal of the P-3C Orion, the naval airbase loses its operational status and closes its doors
Delft University of Technology and the municipality of Katwijk establish Unmanned Valley Foundation
The creation comes from an initiative presented in 2016. More info.
Airport regulation for Unmanned Valley creates space for flying
The control allows a test area to be used continuously and flexibly. More info.
EU and Dutch government invest in Unmanned Valley
The subsidy is a major stimulus for the development of Unmanned Valley. More info.
EU and Dutch government give green light for Unmanned Valley
The agreement gives the final go-ahead to become the hotspot for sensor-based activity. More info.
First companies move to Unmanned Valley
With the arrival of the first companies, the first phase of “Building 356” has been very successfully developed and Unmanned Valley really comes to life. More info.
Unmanned Valley takes step in facilitating BVLOS test flights
Start of research into the precise route of a BVLOS corridor to the sea and the preconditions within which BVLOS flights can be carried out. More info.
MBO College Airport moves drone activities to Unmanned Valley
MBO College Airport expressly seeks cross-pollination and interaction with the professional field. More information.
More space, new maker space and better test facilities for companies in Unmanned Valley
Unmanned Valley has the wind in its sails. There is a clear need for centrally located customised housing and good (test) facilities. More info.
Unmanned Valley and nature conservationists are investigating the opportunities of using drones and other sensors to carry out research in dune areas
The collaboration is expected to lead to new insights and opportunities. More info.
Unmanned Valley launches subsidy scheme for further development of promising innovations
The scheme has been made possible by the municipality of Katwijk and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). More info.
Unmanned Valley and KPN realise test environment for drone applications & 5G
Collaboration makes Unmanned Valley the first location in the Netherlands where companies can easily get started with all kinds of IoT applications, from LoRa to 5G. More info.
