Unusual possibilities of drones and models were presented at the Muchowiec airport
The Aviation Week in the European City of Science Katowice 2024 is under way. During this event, air shows were held on the weekend. The aviation picnic with a lot of attractions took place on Saturday at the Muchowiec airport in Katowice. On Sunday, the event will move to the airport in Gliwice.
Demonstrations of unmanned aerial vehicles took place on Saturday, June 1st at the Muchowiec airport. Spectators could admire flying models, and a night drone show in the evening.
The scientists of the Silesian University of Technology with Dr Hab. Eng. Jarosław Kozuba, prof. SUT as the leader of the team are the organizers of the Aviation Week. On the other hand, the host of Saturday shows was the Silesian Aero Club in Katowice.
“We are glad that this is where such an important event for aviation enthusiasts takes place. We are proud that at this facility, which is one of the oldest airports in the country, with the oldest operating aeroclub in Poland, models are shown, which is something that for those interested in aviation may have been unknown so far” - said Michał Tomanek, President of the Silesian Aeroclub.
The aerobatic teams, which presented the possibilities of the models, were preparing for this performance with great commitment. The shows attracted a lot of aviation enthusiasts to the airport. Regardless of age, they admired the stunts performed by the vehicles in the air.
“Sometimes we work on one such project for several years. Besides, the cost of making such a model is very high. The engine itself costs 2 or even 3 thousand euros” – said Tomasz Bartela, a member of the Sport Modelling Club in Bobrowniki.
Visitors to the Katowice airport could get acquainted not only with modelling clubs, but also with associations from the region and uniformed services, which use the possibilities of unmanned flying vessels in their activities on a daily basis. These include the Polish Armed Forces, which on Saturday encouraged to join the army and develop competences in this area. Firefighters also showed their work.
"Today we present equipment that supports firefighters in operational activities. It is the only command and communication vehicle equipped with such advanced equipment. We use here the capabilities of drones, including their current monitoring systems. All data collected by drones can be quickly analysed and delivered to the participants of the action,” explained Wojciech Górecki from OSP Niegoszowice, who together with his fellow firefighters set up the company and produced a fire truck for special tasks.
In addition to professionals, among many people and stands that could be visited on Saturday to broaden the knowledge about unmanned aerial vehicles were also members of the Student Scientific Clubs of the Silesian University of Technology and representatives of schools who offer education in aviation classes.
On Sunday, we invite you to the last event of the Aviation Week to the airport in Gliwice.
The exact schedule can be found here:
https://us.edu.pl/tydzien-latania-w-miescie-nauki-27-maja-2-czerwca-2024/
The event is financed by the EU. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author or authors only and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or the European Executive Agency Scientific Research (REA). The European Union and the REA are not responsible for them.
The event is also co-financed by the Silesian Voivodeship - Co-organizer of the European City of Science Katowice 2024.
