The ICAERUS platform is a one-stop web-based platform for accessing and interacting with the project and its results. It is comprised of the following six (6) elements: 1) The Drone Market Landscape, 2) The Drone Data Analytics 3) the ICAERUS Use Cases’ (UCs) and Open Call Trials’ (OCTs) 4) Socio-economic and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) Results; 5) Inclusive Business and Governance Models, and 6) the ICAERUS Academy.
On site learning
On site learning plays a crucial role by showcasing how the ICAERUS project operates in reality, bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Each of the Use Cases will host 2 demo events over the course of the project to connect with sector stakeholders, including policy makers, researchers, farmers and citizens.
These events are being captured and shared through a series of interactive flipbooks available on the ICAERUS platform. These Demonstration Event books cover:
- ICAERUS in a nutshell
- The ICAERUS Use Cases
- Specific Use Case Overview and Summary
- Stakeholders
- Demo event Overview
Let’s take a look at the first round of demo events!
On 28 March 2025, Noumena and Ecological Interaction hosted the Crop Monitoring Demonstration Event at Valldaura Labs, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia.
At the event, professionals and students had the opportunity to network and explore the use of drones for detailed diagnostics for individual plant health assessment and growth analysis. These data is visualized in a digital platform that is used by farmers to understand disease appearing patterns and consequently reduce pesticide use.
The drone spraying demonstration event took place at the Agricultural University of Athens farm in Spata, Greece. The event focused on drone-based pesticide application using DJI Agras drones, and included displays of spray quality testing methods and drift measurement protocols. It aimed to engage stakeholders, share research findings, gather stakeholder feedback and promote sustainable, technology-driven agricultural practices.
The Livestock Monitoring demo, held on April 10, 2025, by IDELE, showcased how drones can be used to support farmers in monitoring cattle and sheep across diverse grassland environments in France. The Use Case is using DJI drones equipped with RGB and thermal cameras to improve livestock tracking, health assessment, and welfare monitoring while reducing manual labor and time investment.
Use Case 4: Forestry and biodiversity monitoring demonstration event
On April 11, 2025, BETA VIA and Agrifood Lithuania hosted a demonstration event in Kaunas, Lithuania, showcasing its Forestry and Biodiversity Monitoring Use Case. The event highlighted how drones, satellite imagery, and AI-powered tools can be integrated to assess forest health, map wildfire risks, and monitor wildlife—particularly wild boar populations relevant to disease control. Attendees saw live UAV flights equipped with hyperspectral and thermal sensors, and learned how this technology supports sustainable forestry, biodiversity conservation, and EU environmental goals through faster, data-driven decision-making.
The Rural Logistics demonstration hosted by GeoSense showcased drone-based delivery solutions in remote rural areas, focusing on improving logistics for essential supplies like medical goods and agricultural inputs. Held in Thessaloniki, the demonstration highlighted the use of various drones for transporting payloads across challenging terrain, emphasizing time efficiency, environmental benefits, and potential to support rural communities. The event also explored regulatory, technical, and social aspects of drone deployment in logistics.
