Tokyo, May 23, 2024 – Unifly, a group company of Terra Drone Corporation, and a global leader in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, proud to announce its participation as an industry partner in a ground-breaking project initiated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in collaboration with the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) and partner universities. ASSURE, comprised of 29 of the world’s leading research institutions and more than a hundred leading industry and government partners with a total funding of approximately $90 million is spearheading the project “SUAS Well Clear Requirements”, referred to as A68. This project aims to validate separation criteria for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations, a crucial aspect of ensuring the safety and integration of drones into the airspace.
Terra Drone, Unifly, and Aloft are embarking on this joint UTM development to seize the opportunities presented by the rapid global progress in electric vertical take-off and landing aircrafts (eVTOLs), which are poised to revolutionize transportation. According to research by Morgan Stanley, the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2040 and $9 trillion by 2050 (3). In the meanwhile, eVTOLs have been capturing the public’s imagination worldwide through test flights and prototype showcases.
Unifly’s participation in the project underscores the pivotal role UTM plays in integrating more drones into the airspace. Leveraging the Unifly platform, crucial flight testing of separation services will be conducted, covering both sUA-to-sUA and sUA-to-manned aircraft encounters. As part of the project scope, the above-mentioned universities will utilize the Unifly platform for flight planning, real-time and conformance monitoring, and alerting. Through the extensive Unifly API capabilities, flight plans, tracking data, and separation thresholds will be exchanged among multiple stakeholders.
Andres Van Swalm, CEO of Unifly, expressed his excitement to partner up with ASSURE for this pivotal project. ‘At Unifly, we are honoured to embark on this important journey, pioneering the establishment of validated separation criteria for sUAS operations. Our commitment to safety and cutting-edge technology is at the forefront of everything we do. We are eager to leverage our expertise and pioneering UTM platform to contribute meaningfully to this vital endeavour and autonomous aviation.’
By being an industry partner within the ASSURE project, Unifly reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the safety and reliability of sUAS operations. Together with the industry and research partners, Unifly paves the way for a future where drones seamlessly coexist with traditional aircraft, ushering in a new era of airspace integration and aerial innovation.
About Unifly
Unifly, a technology company deeply rooted in aviation, is committed to enabling and advancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous aviation through cutting-edge technology. The Unifly platform serves as a vital link between authorities, drone pilots, and various stakeholders, facilitating the safe integration of next-generation aircraft into the airspace. By digitizing and automating Traffic Management, and by integrating with drones and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), the platform is addressing the exponential growth in air traffic generated in the upcoming decades. The company has a proven track record of implementing UTM nationwide in more than eight countries, establishing it as a world leader in this industry.
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About Terra Drone
Terra Drone is a pioneering drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan. With the mission to “Unlock X Dimensions” and create a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges, Terra Drone integrates diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. The company’s proprietary, patented technologies in drones, sensors, and software are the foundation of its specialized solutions that range from surveying and inspections to pesticide spraying and are revolutionizing key industries including oil and gas, construction and engineering, chemicals, electricity, and agriculture on a global scale.
For more information, please visit http://www.terra-drone.net
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