Gent is set to enhance urban mobility through innovative drone flights, scheduled for April 16, 2025. The city emphasizes thorough preparations, including obtaining permissions for flying over ‘no fly’ zones and ensuring favorable weather conditions.
- Gent prepares drone flights with necessary permissions.
- Weather conditions dictate when flights occur.
- Drone images captured in various city locations.
- Collaboration with Greenroads for data analysis.
- AI extracts traffic patterns and speed data.
- Results will inform future traffic policies.
How Will Gent’s Drone Flights Improve Urban Mobility in Belgium?
The city of Gent is collaborating with the start-up Greenroads on an exciting European project that utilizes drones to gather vital traffic data. This initiative will help analyze speed and movement patterns while strictly adhering to privacy regulations by anonymizing and deleting images post-analysis. Key areas targeted include:
- Maaltebrugge
- EDUGO
- Keizerpark
The success of these drone flights could reshape traffic management in Gent and beyond. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about developments as this initiative unfolds, promising a more efficient travel experience across the city.
