“U-Space Wiki provides accessible, non-technical yet clear explanations of terms used in discussions about drones, U-space services, and related emerging aviation systems, aiming to bridge the gap between the technical jargon used by researchers and drone industry experts and colloquial communication typically targeted towards policymakers, city authorities, and citizens,” said the company in a press release. “As Europe moves closer to integrating drones and electric air vehicles into everyday life, one challenge has become increasingly clear: there is still no common language to describe this emerging field. Terminology is often highly technical, fragmented across disciplines, and unfamiliar to those not deeply involved in the aviation industry.
“Even within the community, definitions of concepts such as UTM, SWIM, U-space services or geo-awareness can vary, creating gaps in understanding between regulators, researchers, cities, industry, and the public. Recognising that people absorb information in different ways, the wiki presents each term through a combination of concise text, colour-coded visuals, and light storytelling. Illustrated cards and intuitive icons help concepts feel immediately familiar, while short narrative scenes show how these terms appear in real urban settings. This visual layer not only supports visual learners but also makes complex ideas easier to recognise, recall, and connect.
“U-Space Wiki builds on the extensive work already carried out by Europe’s aviation community, including SESAR, EUSPA and EASA. Rather than duplicating existing glossaries, the platform complements them by focusing specifically on U-space and urban drone operations and addressing a distinct target group. The wiki is designed from the ground up to be collaborative and transparent. Each term includes references to its original source, allowing users to trace definitions back to the organisations that first introduced them. Furthermore, each term includes a visible history showing how the definition has evolved. At the same time, the wiki is continuously updated through community participation. Visitors can both submit new terms for inclusion and act as experts by reviewing or refining terminology descriptions to ensure the language remains simple and accessible, while still reflecting the state of the art. This open contribution model allows U-Space Wiki to grow alongside Europe’s air mobility ecosystem, ensuring that the language used to describe U-space remains accurate, accessible, and shaped by both working directly in the field and being affected by its progress.
For more information
U-Space Wiki is now publicly available. Visit www.uspacewiki.eu