In a world increasingly defined by automation and real-time data, the role of aerial robotics in emergency management is no longer a futuristic vision, but an urgent necessity. This thesis proposes a disruptive approach to handling emergencies in highly sensitive and high-risk environments, where conventional response strategies are often slow, dangerous, and unsuitable. At the center of this new paradigm lies the concept of autonomous vertiport: a smart, modular, and operationally independent platform designed to launch, recover, and manage UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in the heat of crises. The work presented here forms part of broader innovation initiative led by CATUAV, in collaboration with public-sector actors and other industry stakeholders. The thesis specifically tackles the development of the vertiport infrastructure (possibly the most tangible and mission-critical component of the entire UAV-based emergency response system). Far from being a simple landing pad, the vertiport is envisioned as a fully integrated response hub, combining environmental sensing, automated inspection, secure operations, and seamless communication with the command center. This document explores the conceptualization, requirements, and design from a proposal point of view (but delving deeper into surveillance and building a functional prototype). The vertiport is developed as a scalable and replicable system that not only meets current technical demands but anticipates future regulatory, environmental, and operational challenges in the deployment of autonomous aerial systems. By reimagining the vertiport as a dynamic actor in the emergency response chain (not just a passive support element) this thesis contributes to a new narrative for aerial mobility: one where drones are not tools, but teammates; where infrastructure is not reactive, but predictive; and where technology becomes a first responder. This work is not just about building the infrastructure of the future, it's about building the response intelligence of our present demands.

9 - Indústria, Innovació i Infraestructura

11 - Ciutats i Comunitats Sostenibles