National drone platform

The object of the tender process is to award a single contract to a supplier capable of providing a configurable digital platform, together with the associated implementation, operation and maintenance services, supporting drone flight notification and digital authority services in Denmark (hereafter referred to as the "System").

The initial implementation (DL1) shall enable drone operators to digitally notify planned flights and provide relevant authorities with a shared operational overview of notified drone operations and the digital services required to support the exercise of regulatory authority.

The procurement is based on a phased implementation model. In addition to the initial implementation, the contract includes capabilities to be introduced over time through configuration of standard product functionality. Such capabilities may include enhanced digital authority services regarding the management of operators, remote pilots, geographical drone zones, flight permissions, deeper integration with adjacent systems, U-space services under Regulation (EU) 2021/664, CISP capabilities, enhanced situational awareness, integration with ATM/UTM environments and other capabilities supporting the evolving Danish drone ecosystem.

The System shall comply with applicable Danish and European legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Regulation (EU) 2019/945, Regulation (EU) 2021/664 where applicable, relevant Danish legislation governing drone operations and public administration, and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). The System is furthermore expected to comply with relevant standards and guidance issued by organisations such as EASA, EUROCONTROL, EUROCAE, ICAO and JARUS, together with recognised standards for software quality, information security and accessibility. The System is further described in Appendix 8 in the Tender Material.