On February 15th-16th 2023, a conference and matchmaking event (Drones in Bioeconomy and Rural Logistics) was held in Salo, Finland. The conference gathered experts in the field of drones that were able to share scientific outcomes and technical challenges associated with their utilization. The participants consisted of representatives from research institutions, end-users of drone services and individuals who apply research findings in practical areas such as agriculture.
Anssi Rauhala from the University of Oulu represented SPADE and introduced the main goals of the project related with the creation of a smart ecosystem that can effectively incorporate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) technologies for various purposes in crop production, forestry, and livestock farming sectors.