Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
Since 2016, the EUCENTRE Foundation has been qualified as a UAS operator for operations in the Open and Specific categories, in accordance with EASA and ENAC regulations (EASA Operator Code: ITA9j978e5drtihq).
The Foundation’s Drone Unit is composed of pilots and qualified technical personnel and has a heterogeneous fleet, selected to ensure efficiency, safety, and versatility across various operational missions. The complementary features of the drones enable targeted responses to monitoring, inspection, and analysis needs in the civil sector, including, in particular, visual surveys of damage to structures and infrastructure, 3D reconstructions, and rapid mapping of areas affected by an event (e.g., an earthquake).
Equipment and Skills:
Fleet of aircraft:
- 6 multi-rotor (0.249 kg < MTOM < 1.05 kg), all equipped with QR Code Pro;
- 2 aircraft with class marking according to Regulation (EU) 945/2019: C1 and C2.
Additional technical systems:
- Remote identification system (FlyID).
Personnel:
- 4 UAS pilots with Open category certificates and STS-specific scenarios;
- 2 UAS pilots with Open category certificates;
- Advanced training modules: SORA 2.5, CRM, aeronautical communications.
