Centrum Naukowo-Technologiczne Systemów Bezzałogowych sp. z o.o.

EU Legislative Interests

The Scientific and Technological Center for Unmanned Systems (CNTSB) is a Polish SME focused on the development, testing, and implementation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and their applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, public safety, and infrastructure. CNTSB operates a certified UAS training center, conducts R&D in AI, robotics, and autonomous systems, and supports the transfer of technology from academia to industry. As the coordinator of the Unmanned Systems Cluster, CNTSB builds networks between universities, tech companies, and public institutions. The organization offers consulting, integration of drone-based solutions, and participates in EU-funded projects. CNTSB is also active in policy advisory and standardization work related to drone legislation at national and EU level. Its mission is to promote responsible, safe, and sustainable use of drone technologies across sectors.

Communication Activities

CNTSB is primarily focused on legislative and policy areas related to unmanned aerial systems (UAS), digital transformation, sustainable agriculture, dual-use technology development, and climate-smart innovation. One of the key areas of interest is the European Drone Strategy 2.0 and its legislative implementation through U-space regulations, airspace integration, and the Single European Sky. CNTSB monitors legislative developments affecting drone operations, including geofencing, remote ID, BVLOS operations, and certification frameworks, in alignment with EASA and DG MOVE policy directions. In the digital domain, CNTSB follows policy initiatives under the Digital Europe Programme, including the development of digital twins, AI governance (including the AI Act), and cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure. CNTSB is particularly engaged in the convergence of AI, robotics, and UAS technologies and supports a regulatory environment that facilitates sandbox testing, cross-border pilots, and AI-based automation in rural and industrial areas. The organization also tracks Horizon Europe policy agendas, especially Pillar II (Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness), focusing on the clusters related to digital, industry and space (Cluster 4), and food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment (Cluster 6). CNTSB aligns its activities with EU missions such as "Adaptation to Climate Change" and "Soil Health and Food," recognizing their relevance to precision agriculture, real-time environmental monitoring, and sustainable land management. Additionally, CNTSB actively follows policy developments under the European Green Deal, including Farm to Fork Strategy, Biodiversity Strategy, and CAP reform. The organization supports legislative initiatives aimed at integrating agri-tech solutions with sustainable farming practices and carbon monitoring. In this context, CNTSB engages in dialogue related to soil condition mapping, pesticide use reduction, and data-driven decision-making in agriculture using UAS. In the field of security and defense, CNTSB monitors initiatives under the EU Defence Innovation Scheme, the European Defence Fund (EDF), and the dual-use technology framework. The organization supports innovation that aligns with both civil and security applications, with a particular focus on detection technologies, disaster response, and border monitoring. CNTSB also maintains interest in legal frameworks around critical infrastructure protection and disaster resilience. Geospatial policy is another key area, especially developments under the Copernicus Programme and INSPIRE Directive. CNTSB supports open geospatial data initiatives, standardization of remote sensing outputs, and legislative efforts to enable the integration of satellite data with drone-acquired imagery for land use and emergency response planning. Finally, CNTSB is committed to active participation in public consultations and expert platforms concerning intellectual property, drone standardization, digital connectivity, and the European Innovation Council. It advocates for policies that lower administrative burdens for innovators and create scalable frameworks for deep-tech deployment across the EU.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

CNTSB is a member and active contributor to the Polish Unmanned Systems Cluster (Klastr Systemów Bezzałogowych), which unites R&D institutions, drone manufacturers, and regulatory stakeholders in Poland. CNTSB also collaborates with the European Drones Cooperation Network and is engaged in expert-level activities with the EU Committee of the Regions, particularly in consultations on drone regulations and innovation ecosystems. The organization has informal cooperation ties with entities participating in Horizon Europe consortia, and contributes to knowledge exchange platforms such as the DroneSpace Valley innovation ecosystem. Website of the Unmanned Systems Cluster (PL): https://unamannedsystemscluster.pl Website of Drone Space Valley: https://dronespacevalley.eu In addition, CNTSB participates in local public-private partnerships and innovation hubs, including regional aerospace technology transfer centers and agri-tech demonstrators funded under national smart specialization strategies.

Organisation Members

CNTSB is part of the Drone Space Valley ecosystem, which brings together several entities working in the field of drone technology, AI, and environmental monitoring. Key associated entities include: DroneTech Vision – provider of advanced aerial imaging and sensor integration Fotoacc Drones – company specializing in drone-based environmental and agricultural data collection EUPRAWY Sp. z o.o. – developer of AI-based solutions for precision agriculture Drone Training Center (Ośrodek Szkoleniowy BSP) – certified UAV pilot training provider Drone Law Hub – legal advisory unit focused on drone regulations and compliance More information and full member listing can be found at: 🌐 https://dronespacevalley.com

Additional Information

The Science and Technology Center for Unmanned Systems (CNTSB) is an interdisciplinary organization combining research and development activities with implementation expertise in the fields of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), artificial intelligence, sustainable transport, and smart agriculture. We engage in EU policy areas related to digital technologies, green transformation, and airspace management (U-space). CNTSB is an active member of innovation clusters and collaborates with universities and SMEs, participating in projects focused on environmental monitoring, geoinformation data management, and AI applications in autonomous systems. Our mission is to share knowledge and experience with EU institutions concerning regulatory frameworks, best practices, and the implementation of innovative technologies in the unmanned systems sector. CNTSB actively supports dialogue between science, industry, and public administration.