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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Job Title: Export Compliance Specialist
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Remote (preferred states: VA, MA, FL, MT)
Position Type: IC2; Full Time, Exempt, Hybrid
uAvionix is at the forefront of aviation innovation and technology, delivering cutting-edge avionics and surveillance solutions for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft. With a commitment to safety, efficiency, and reliability, our products and services are transforming aviation. As a rapidly growing company, uAvionix offers unparalleled opportunities for career development and the chance to support multiple dynamic brands and business units within our growing portfolio. Join us in shaping the future of uAvionix, where your expertise will make a significant impact in an exhilarating and fast-paced environment.
Position Overview:
uAvionix Corporation seeks an Export Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for coordinating the company’s requirements pertaining to the company’s export licensing and compliance requirements, including the ongoing development, implementation, execution (including training and auditing) and oversight of the company’s export compliance program to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
The Export Compliance Specialist will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will also serve as the uAvionix “empowered official” for ITAR licensing and exemptions to include making the required ITAR certifications to the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) by signing export licenses and technical assistance agreements.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and program manage uAvionix’s export compliance program that will include working closely with the senior leadership team to develop or update policies and guidance.
- Conduct internal compliance training as well as general export awareness training to all relevant employees.
- Provide expert advice and guidance concerning the requirements and obligations of export defense articles, technical data, defense services under the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and military, commercial, dual use items and military items transferred to the Export Administrations Regulations (EAR).
- Provide expert advice regarding shipments and compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
- Provide expert advice regarding countries, entities and individuals the subject of OFAC restrictions.
- Support the senior leadership team in addressing export issues in existing programs and new business opportunities.
- Determine and certify appropriate legal authority for exports or defense articles, technical data and defense services, in addition to dual use commodities/technologies or military commodities regulated by the EAR.
- Investigate any aspect of a proposed export or temporary export (e.g. information related to proposals, contracts, purchase orders, presentations and product development) to verify the legality of any transactions and the accuracy of the information to be submitted.
- Prepare and administer any necessary license applications and agreements requiring USG approval for the export of technical data, hardware, services and coordination of potential imports as well as liaison with U.S. Government officials as necessary.
- ITAR licensing (preparation, submission, implementation of approval) and compliance
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- Form DECCS licenses
- Technical Assistance Agreements
- Commodity Jurisdictions
- All other ITAR licensing matters as they occur
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- EAR licensing (preparation, submission, implementation of approval) and compliance
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- 748P licenses for export and reexport
- Commodity Classifications
- All other ITAR licensing matters as they occur
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- EAR compliance (determination of licensing obligations, use of license exceptions and classification of commodities).
- Ensure subsidiary implementation of the company export compliance manual including training in the procedures for ITAR and EAR, customs requirements, export/import documentation, license management and record keeping.
- Provide ongoing updates to the company export compliance manual based on various changes to the export regulations cited herein.
- Maintain an Export and Import Control Database and Tracking system for management of licenses, agreements, correspondence and training.
- Conduct and participate in internal export compliance audits on a periodic basis.
- Investigate all matters of potential non-compliance, coordinate a report of finding with senior management and prepare voluntary disclosures, in coordination with outside advisors/counsel, as directed.
- Direct corrective actions as necessary to follow compliance.
Education / Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of five (5) years related work experience directly in positions responsible for ITAR, EAR export licensing and compliance and FTR compliance
- US Citizen due to access to export controlled information
- Background in export/import regulations (ITAR, EAR, FTR. OFAC), Export Control Reform, Compliance programs, Export jurisdiction and classifications self-classification, export licensing and license exemptions/exceptions, Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs), Commodity Jurisdiction requests. Commodity Classification Requests, Technology Control Plans and the shipping process.
- Demonstration of:
- Strong writing, communication, training and research skills with strict attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with general guidance and as a team player
- Strong organizational skills and ability to establish priorities among a wide array of projects
- Sound judgment, professional demeanor, good work ethic and business acumen
- Expert in the Microsoft Office Suite – with Project a plus.
- Working knowledge of EAR export licensing and compliance.
- Familiarity With Other US Export Regulatory Requirements (OFAC, ANTIBOYCOTT, BATFE, FCPA).
- Experience with managing government contracts subject to ITAR compliance a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Work Authorization: United States citizen or permanent resident
Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000
Annual Incentive Bonus: up to 7.5%
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of uAvionix not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
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Today, uAvionix and the Hionos team announced the successful integration of the Hionos DO-178C compliant Pulsar autopilot software on the DO-254 and DO-160G compliant hardware of the uAvionix George G2 and G3 autopilots. Meeting these standards, among the most demanding of the aeronautics industry, will significantly advance the process of type certification for unmanned aerial vehicles engaged in safety critical operations.
In 2021 uAvionix and Hionos set out on a project to integrate Hionos DO-178C compliant software autopilot Pulsar onto the George G3 autopilot, based on the widely used Cube system. The team’s efforts culminated in a successful demonstration during flight tests performed in France by Hionos and supported by uAvionix teams in Montana and Iowa. This integration included the use of the uAvionix truFYX FAA TSO Certified GPS, adding high integrity certified GPS for a completely certified drone ecosystem.
“We are very proud to be able to pair our certifiable Pulsar autopilot software on a certifiable autopilot hardware design”, said Valentin Brossard, Chief Executive Officer of Hionos. “Achieving a fully certifiable autopilot package is one of the essential building blocks to type certification for UAS”
“With this new capability, uAvionix is now one step closer to its goal of providing a fully certifiable ecosystem for critical UAS applications”, said Ryan Braun, Chief Operating Officer of uAvionix. “We’re excited to work with Hionos, who share our passion and understand the rigorous testing and design needed to achieve certification for aviation grade applications”
The flexible Pulsar factory, design and development environment enables the Pulsar autopilot to meet specific customer airframe specifications, while delivering highly safe, certifiable autopilot software. By meeting DO-178C’s demanding standards, Pulsar helps manufacturers to perform safety critical operations.
George combines the robustness of certifiable DAL-C hardware with a high integrity aviation GPS, C2 Radio, airspeed, Detect and Avoid (DAA), and military-grade geomagnetic sensors for unprecedented accuracy and platform integrity. Paired with other certified avionics such as the ping200X Mode S / ADS-B transponder and skyLink C-band command & control radios, George forms the heart of an entirely certificable UAS ecosystem.
About uAvionix :
uAvionix was founded with the mission of bringing safety solutions to the unmanned aviation industry in order to aid in the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into National Airspace Systems (NAS). uAvionix offers low SWaP TSO certified and uncertified avionics for General Aviation (GA), Airport Surface Vehicles and the UAS markets. The team consists of an unparalleled engineering and management team with a unique combination of experience within avionics, surveillance, airport services, UAS aircraft development, radio frequency (RF), and semiconductor industries.
To learn more about uAvionix manned and unmanned products, please visit: www.uavionix.com
About Hionos :
Created in 2016, Hionos has a sound experience of software development for safety critical aeronautics embedded systems. Based on this experience, Hionos develops Pulsar, a drone autopilot meeting the most demanding aeronautics software standard, DO-178C, mandatory for safety critical drone operations and Pulsar Factory, a development framework allowing to modify Pulsar to have a perfect adaptation to the airframe. Hionos has offices in Paris and Grenoble, France and targets drone operations in logistics, inspection and public safety.
To learn more about Hionos’ products, please visit: www.hionos.com
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