A key milestone in the project was recently reached at the AIRlabs test site LOGG Punitz (Burgenland), where extensive measurement campaigns were carried out on two consecutive days. JOANNEUM RESEARCH DIGITAL was actively involved in the flight tests with a team of experts. Our own drone, a DJI Matrice 300, was also used. A total of six different multicopters were tested under real-life conditions to systematically record their acoustic emissions.
Our role in the UAS NoiseCheck project lies primarily in technological development and data-based analysis: The measurement methodology combines acoustic, optical, GNSS-based and meteorological data sources. This integrated approach allows not only the pure sound pressure level to be taken into account in future assessments, but also subjective noise perception (psychoacoustic effects), which is an essential aspect for drone-friendly use in sensitive natural and recreational areas.
The flight campaign at the active LOGG airfield was also an important test run for the safe coordination of manned and unmanned aviation in shared airspace. For our team, it was a valuable opportunity to accompany the technical implementation under real conditions and at the same time obtain important data for the further development of the measurement systems.
The UAS NoiseCheck project is being carried out in cooperation with AIRlabs Austria, Austro Control, twins GmbH, VOLARE GmbH, ViewCopter e.U. and the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology.
We are delighted to be able to use our expertise to make an active contribution to shaping a sustainable and regulated future for drones.
