Aloft Technologies, a leading provider of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) fleet and airspace management solutions, and uAvionix, a pioneer in command, navigation and surveillance systems for UAS, today announced the integration of uAvionix’s FlightLine ADS-B surveillance network and Casia G ground-based optical detect-and-avoid (DAA) system into Aloft’s Air Boss platform for enterprise UAS Traffic Management (UTM).
This joint innovation sets a benchmark for real-time situational awareness by combining cooperative (ADS-B) and non-cooperative (Detect and Avoid – DAA) aircraft detection into a single operational UTM view. The integration gives public safety teams, commercial UAS operators, and regulatory authorities the tools to safely and confidently manage beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in increasingly complex airspace such as Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programs.
The combined solution will be demonstrated at AUVSI Xponential 2025 next week, providing attendees with a firsthand look at the future of integrated airspace awareness.
Raising the Bar for Safety, Compliance, and Confidence
Core to the collaboration is a shared vision to make UAS operations safer, smarter, and more scalable. With uAvionix’s low-altitude multi-redudancy FlightLine ADS-B network, users gain access to real-time tracking of cooperative aircraft across the U.S., while Casia G adds ground-based optical sensing for detection of non-cooperative aircraft, such as general aviation aircraft or other UAS lacking ADS-B Out for electronic conspicuity.
This layered surveillance capability for risk management and decision making is now available within Aloft’s Air Boss, the powerful UTM platform trusted by enterprise operators and the FAA to manage airspace compliance and flight approvals.
“Partnering with uAvionix to integrate their advanced ADS-B and non-cooperative detection sensors further strengthens our already robust DAA capabilities within Aloft’s UTM and Air Boss platforms,” said Jon Hegranes, Founder & CEO of Aloft. “This integration elevates airspace safety and operational efficiency, enabling our shared customers and airspace stakeholders to achieve new levels of deconfliction, compliance, and confidence in advanced drone operations.”
“Partnering with Aloft’s market-leading Air Boss platform enables us to deliver our best-in-class sensor capabilities directly into the workflows of UAS operators who depend on accurate, reliable, and timely airspace data,” said Cyriel Kronenburg, VP of UAS and Aviation Networks at uAvionix. “This collaboration represents a meaningful leap forward in drone safety and operational effectiveness.”
Designed for Today’s Needs and Tomorrow’s Airspace
- Enhanced Airspace Safety: A Unified view of cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft improves operator risk management and decision-making.
- Operational Efficiency: Greater situational awareness on a single-pane-of-glass reduces the complexity of managing flights in congested or sensitive airspace environments.
- Regulatory Alignment: Combined capability for detection of cooperative and non-cooperative aircraft supports growing FAA and international guidance for BVLOS and DAA equipage.
Initial deployments of FlightLine, Casia G and Air Boss are already underway in high-density UAS operation zones, validating performance in real-world conditions and demonstrating scalable readiness for nationwide deployment.
See It Live at AUVSI Xponential 2025
Attendees of this year’s AUVSI Xponential in Houston Texas can experience the integrated solution at both the Aloft and uAvionix booths (booths 3613 and 3033), where demonstrations will showcase the Air Boss UTM with FlightLine and Casia G data.
About Aloft
Aloft is the leading airspace management platform, powering the largest and most trusted network of drone operations across commercial, recreational, public safety, and government sectors. Aloft’s innovative UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, including the flagship Air Boss platform, deliver real-time situational awareness, dynamic flight authorization, and comprehensive airspace safety capabilities to enable advanced drone operations at scale. Trusted by the FAA and thousands of enterprise customers, Aloft is dedicated to shaping the future of airspace management, unlocking Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities, and ensuring safe integration of drones into global airspace. For more information, visit www.aloft.ai.
About uAvionix
uAvionix develops and delivers communications, navigation, and surveillance solutions for crewed and uncrewed aviation in both the civil and defense markets. Its products deliver high-performance, low Size Weight and Power (SWaP) ADS-B, GPS, and DAA capabilities that enable safe and scalable integration of UAS into the national airspace. Learn more at https://uavionix.com.
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We are thrilled to announce that Aloft has successfully completed the FAA LAANC onboarding for the latest version of LAANC. As the #1 LAANC provider, having processed over 1.4 million authorizations, Aloft continues to lead the way in airspace management. Since becoming a UAS Service Supplier (USS) in 2018, we have been at the forefront of innovation and service in the uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) industry, serving as the mission critical platform across recreational, commercial, government, and public safety access to airspace.
The latest version of LAANC introduces several exciting new features, particularly for Part 107 operators and those utilizing further coordination requests. We have long advocated for greater utility and efficiency in these areas, and we are pleased to see these enhancements come to fruition.
New Features in the Latest LAANC Version
Improved Further Coordination Requests
One of the key areas we have focused on is the further coordination request process. Our advocacy for better response and approval rates has led to significant improvements, which we have documented over the last few years in the Aloft “State of LAANC” reports.
In this latest version of LAANC, we’re excited to note two key improvements around further coordination.
1. Reduced Expiration Time: The automatic expiration of further coordination requests has been reduced from 24 hours to 3 hours. This change provides Air Traffic Control (ATC) with more opportunities to review and approve requests promptly, enhancing the overall efficiency of the process.
2. Enhanced ATC Feedback: ATC can now send feedback on why a request was denied, with specific guidance such as “to resubmit 100ft lower.” This feature allows operators to understand and adjust their requests more effectively, increasing the likelihood of approval on subsequent submissions.
These new capabilities are designed to improve the experience for UAS operators, providing more timely and actionable information to facilitate safe and efficient operations.
Live Today Across the Aloft Air Control Platform
We are excited to announce that all of these new capabilities are live today across the Aloft Air Control platform. Whether you are using our iOS or Android mobile apps or accessing advanced and enterprise LAANC capabilities via the web at air.aloft.ai, you can take advantage of these enhancements immediately.
At Aloft, we are committed to continuously improving our services and supporting the evolving needs of the UAS community. We are proud to be your trusted partner in airspace management and look forward to continuing to lead the industry with innovative solutions and unparalleled service.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from Aloft as we continue to advance UAS operations and airspace safety.
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