Unifly Joins Forces with FAA and ASSURE on Groundbreaking UAS Project
May 29, 2024 – Unifly, a leader in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, is excited to announce its partnership in a pivotal project initiated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in collaboration with the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). This initiative, known as “SUAS Well Clear Requirements” (A68), aims to validate separation criteria for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to ensure safe integration into national airspace.
ASSURE, consisting of 29 leading research institutions and over a hundred industry and government partners, commands approximately $90 million in funding for this critical research. With the collaboration of several universities, including Mississippi State University, the University of Kansas, the University of North Dakota, and Wichita State University, the project will focus on developing and testing Detect and Avoid (DAA) requirements for sUAS operations.
Unifly will leverage its advanced platform to facilitate essential flight testing, addressing both sUAS-to-sUAS and sUAS-to-manned aircraft encounters. The universities involved will utilize the platform for flight planning, real-time monitoring, and alerting — enhancing operational safety through effective communication of flight plans and separation thresholds among stakeholders.
Andres Van Swalm, CEO of Unifly, expressed the company’s enthusiasm, stating, “We are honored to embark on this journey, pioneering validated separation criteria for sUAS operations. Our commitment to safety and technology is paramount.”
This collaboration not only highlights Unifly’s dedication to improving sUAS reliability but also positions the company as a key contributor in facilitating a future where drones operate seamlessly alongside conventional aircraft. Through innovative solutions, Unifly is paving the way for safer aerial integration and growth in autonomous aviation.
About Unifly
Unifly is at the forefront of aviation technology, dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous aviation. With a robust track record of successful UTM deployments, Unifly is shaping the future of air traffic management in an increasingly crowded airspace.
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