Unifly, Terra Drone, Aloft Technologies Begin Partnership “to Create New Global Infrastructure in the Sky”
The world’s leading UAS Traffic Management (UTM) companies have come together to kickstart the global Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, reports a press release. The partnership of Unifly, Terra Drone and Aloft Technologies marks the first collaboration among multiple UTM leaders, by pooling their expertise.
Anchored by Terra Drone’s strategic investments in Unifly and Aloft, this collaboration represents a significant milestone in the evolution of UTM for the AAM industry, bringing together leading expertise from multiple industry leaders.
The release explains, “The three companies are driven by a shared vision: to ensure the safe and efficient coexistence of aircraft, drones, and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in daily life. Central to the common mission is the recognition of the indispensable role of UTM. By leveraging their profound expertise and extensive track records in UTM across diverse regions, this alliance represents a unified effort to establish a global standard for UTM in AAM worldwide.” The announcement was unveiled at the recent U.S XPONENTIAL 2024 Expo in San Diego, California.
Terra Drone, Unifly and Aloft are embarking on this joint business development to embrace the opportunities presented by the rapid global progress in eVTOLs, which are poised, some say, to revolutionise transportation. According to research by Morgan Stanley, the Urban Air Mobility (UAM), part of the AAM market, is expected to grow to USD1 trillion by 2040 and USD9 trillion by 2050. The collaboration aims “to seize the momentum and spearhead UTM evolution to align with the needs of the AAM sector.” The companies have announced initiatives aimed at enhancing their existing UTM platforms

Different UTM Actions (Credit: Unifly)
“With a focus on automation, the platforms currently offer advanced planning features and sophisticated Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) parsing capabilities,” continues the release. “These strategic initiatives entail incorporating additional functionalities crucial for the sector’s growth while fortifying their platforms with enhanced automation. By streamlining operational efficiencies and integrating sophisticated UTM technology into the design and operation framework of AAM, the partners aim to set new standards in UTM and to facilitate the seamless integration of eVTOLs and drones into the national airspace, bolstering the potential for the AAM industry.”
The three are seeking collaboration with a broad array of partners including eVTOL manufacturers and operators, vertiport administrators, aviation authorities, air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and urban planners, to integrate AAM into city infrastructures and educational institutions for research and development.
By forging partnerships across such diverse sectors, the collaborators seek to create a cohesive ecosystem that not only supports the growth of AAM but also addresses the broader challenges of urban mobility, sustainability and air traffic safety.
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