In the heart of Israel’s Negev desert, Yeruham is building one of the country’s most complete UAV ecosystems — where technology companies can design, test, and scale drone innovation with ease.
Here, every layer of development is connected: from testing fields and advanced engineering services to education, training, and local manufacturing.
This is where UAV companies find everything they need to grow — the infrastructure, the talent, and the community
all in one place.
The Negev’s stable weather, open desert landscape, and controlled airspace provide unparalleled conditions for testing UAV systems, sensors, and autonomous flight technologies.
With on-site experts and a responsive municipality, companies can establish test or R&D operations quickly — including workspace, logistics, permits, and certified pilots.
Local partners such as Tech19 offer full UAV engineering capabilities — software development, algorithm design, QA, field testing, and systems integration.
From youth programs to academic collaborations, Yeruham continuously develops technical talent to meet industry needs — creating a sustainable pipeline for UAV companies.
Supported by the Ministry of Economy’s Growth Directorate and the Yeruham Municipality, the UAV ecosystem benefits from coordinated national backing, incentives, and strategic investment.
Israel’s national UAV test site, located in Yeruham’s desert terrain.
Managed with the support of the Ministry of Defense, Ayalon Highways, and Yeruham Municipality, the Daya Field enables advanced experiments in a secure, controlled airspace — ideal for prototype validation, pilot training, and system demonstrations.
Yeruham-based engineering company providing professional UAV services — from software and hardware integration to testing and QA.
As an operational partner to the ecosystem, Tech19 enables companies to expand instantly into the Negev through flexible outsourcing and expert support.
A specialized matriculation track introducing Yeruham’s youth to UAV operation, robotics, and aeronautical engineering.
Graduates often continue into national service or higher education in drone and aerospace technologies.
A nationwide excellence initiative preparing talented students from the Negev for technological and engineering careers.
Through mentoring, scholarships, and UAV-related exposure, Atidim builds the next generation of local professionals.
An established Yeruham-based innovation hub that connects the UAV ecosystem to education, entrepreneurship, and technology learning.
MindCET fosters creativity, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.
Collaboration with leading universities such as Ben-Gurion University supports research, professional certifications, and specialized UAV programs — bridging academia and industry.
Internships in engineering, software, and aeronautics link students directly to real UAV projects.
Participants gain hands-on R&D experience, often leading to long-term employment in the Negev.
A planned UAV manufacturing and assembly facility that will anchor Yeruham’s future industrial activity.
SkyTech will provide production capacity for drone companies and create dozens of high-tech jobs, completing the region’s innovation-to-manufacturing pipeline.