Unifly

Unifly is a Belgian aviation technology company that specializes in Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) solutions. Its cloud-based UTM platform integrates and automates drone traffic management, enabling the safe integration of drones into airspace. The platform offers features such as airspace planning, real-time mapping of drone activity, in-flight communication with air traffic controllers, and automated flight approvals. Unifly's UTM system ensures scalability to accommodate increasing numbers of drone operations and is configurable to comply with regulations in different countries.

Originally a spin-off from the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Unifly has successfully implemented its UTM technology in over eight countries, including Belgium, Canada, and Germany. Notable deployments include collaboration with air navigation service providers like NAV CANADA, ENAIRE (Spain), and skeyes (Belgium), as well as the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, where the system facilitates autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights.

In addition to its UTM platform, Unifly offers a Broadcast Location and Identification Platform (BLIP), a self-powered device that combines Remote Identification and real-time tracking capabilities. The company has also played a pioneering role in cybersecurity initiatives for UTM systems, leading projects funded by the European Space Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration to develop and validate a comprehensive cybersecurity framework.

Key customers and partnerships

In 2021, Unifly partnered with SkeyDrone, a joint venture between Belgian ANSP skeyes and Brussels Airport Company, to enhance the DronePortal UTM system for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges area, enabling over 5,000 flight authorizations and supporting U-space readiness.

Unifly's UTM platform has been extensively utilized by NAV CANADA, processing over 100,000 flight approvals within controlled airspace and automating the approval process for increased efficiency and safety.

The company collaborated with Spanish ANSP ENAIRE and Airbus to develop an automated digital drone management platform, facilitating U-space compliance in Spain.

Unifly has been selected as the designated UTM platform for NEOM, a visionary mega-city project in Saudi Arabia, set to be entirely supported by Advanced Aerial Mobility.