Type of projects to be funded : Innovation projects by manufacturing SMEs in the drone sector to develop dual-use drone-related products, components, subsystems or infrastructure, with the aim of advancing an existing product by at least one Technology Readiness Level during the Programme. Eligible activities may include prototype development, pilot testing, validation, external services, certification-related support, equipment, components, consumables, personnel costs directly linked to the project, and approved internationalisation travel. Sectors / domain : Drone manufacturing, dual-use drone technologies, digital and green transition, certification and regulatory compliance, technology validation, market expansion, access to finance, and industrial partnerships. Individual or consortium : Applications must be submitted by a single SME. Each SME may submit only one application. Consortia are not specified as eligible in the call guidelines.…