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Rome, Italy – June 27, 2023 – Aloft Technologies, Inc., the industry-leading platform for drone operations and airspace management, today announced its first step towards international expansion. Building on its successes in the U.S. market, where it is currently the most widely used Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) provider for the FAA, Aloft will begin offering drone operations and U-Space UTM products in Europe.
This expansion signifies the first phase of Aloft’s global strategy, which is expected to extend to other regions and continents in the near future. The move is underpinned by a strategic partnership with STRADAai, a leading European provider of artificial intelligence solutions for the drone industry.
“We’re thrilled to announce the next step in Aloft’s journey – our expansion into Europe,” said Jon Hegranes, CEO and Founder of Aloft Technologies. “Our state-of-the-art UTM system has been honed for advanced, secure, and scalable drone operations here in the U.S., and now we’re excited to introduce these benefits to Europe. The partnership with STRADAai enables us to combine our forces and offer recreational and commercial drone operators the most comprehensive and effective solutions.”
Aloft’s partnership with STRADAai leverages the strengths of both companies to provide robust drone operations solutions that meet the unique regulatory environments and operational needs of European customers.
Giulio Segurini, CEO of STRADAai, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership. “This alliance with Aloft will enable us to deliver our customers the next generation of drone operations and U-space services. Their track record in the U.S. and commitment to providing the best in drone technology aligns perfectly with our vision for the future. We’re excited about this partnership’s opportunities for STRADAai, Aloft, and the entire drone community in Europe.”
To kick off the European partnership, STRADAai and TEAMgroup are sponsoring a U-Space event in Rome at the Department of Civil, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies Engineering Università degli Studi Roma Tre. Aloft will be presenting on UTM from the US and global perspectives and is joined by other presenters, including representatives from Pwc, Telespazio, D-Flight, RM3, Eurocontrol, and ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority).
For more information about Aloft Technologies’ services and its expansion into Europe, visit www.aloft.ai.
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About Aloft Technologies, Inc.
Aloft is an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier (USS) for LAANC, powering the vast majority of recreational and commercial airspace authorizations. Aloft also has an exclusive public-private partnership with the FAA to power B4FULY. Across a wide array of enterprise and government customers, Aloft’s industry-leading platform delivers innovative, industry-leading UTM and fleet management services for uncrewed aircraft systems worldwide. Through state-of-the-art technologies and sophisticated data services, Aloft aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of drone operations, facilitating their integration into the National Airspace System.
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About STRADAai
STRADAai is a “Start-Up Innovativa” (Innovative Start-Up) specializing in the “dynamic” management of drone flights through advanced digital applications. Our mission is to enable operators across various industries in the EU to safely utilize dedicated airspace while complying with operational and control requirements outlined by EASA’s Regulations. We aspire to become a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions for the drone industry, offering UTM, Digital Twin, BIM and Realtime 3D Mapping solutions. Our comprehensive range of services aims to transform drone operations and U-space services. Additionally, our advisory division provides guidance and support to companies in navigating the evolving regulations on Advanced Air Mobility. STADAai is supported also by Tonucci & Partners one of the leading Italian Law Firms with an international outlook, and a strong focus on all legal and tax aspects for business internationalization. Tonucci & Partners provides STRADAai with the day-to-day assistance on both national and international matters as it strives to become a UTM Service Provider in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
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Roma, Italia – 27 giugno 2023 – Aloft Technologies, Inc., la piattaforma leader nel settore per le operazioni di droni e la gestione dello spazio aereo, ha oggi annunciato il suo primo passo verso l’espansione internazionale. Costruendo sui suoi successi nel mercato statunitense, dove attualmente è il fornitore di Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) più utilizzato, Aloft inizierà ad offrire operazioni con droni e prodotti U-Space UTM in Europa.
Questa espansione segna la prima fase della strategia globale di Aloft, che dovrebbe estendersi ad altre regioni e continenti nel prossimo futuro. La mossa è sostenuta da una partnership strategica con STRADAai, un fornitore europeo leader di soluzioni di intelligenza artificiale per l’industria dei droni.
“Siamo entusiasti di annunciare il prossimo passo nel viaggio di Aloft – la nostra espansione in Europa,” ha detto Jon Hegranes, CEO e fondatore di Aloft Technologies. “Il nostro sistema UTM all’avanguardia è stato perfezionato per operazioni avanzate, sicure e scalabili con droni qui negli Stati Uniti, e ora siamo entusiasti di portare questi vantaggi in Europa. La partnership con STRADAai ci permette di unire le nostre forze e offrire agli operatori di droni ricreativi e commerciali le soluzioni più complete ed efficaci.”
La partnership di Aloft con STRADAai sfrutta i punti di forza di entrambe le società per fornire soluzioni robuste per le operazioni con droni che soddisfano gli ambienti regolatori unici e le esigenze operative dei clienti europei.
Giulio Segurini, CEO di STRADAai, ha espresso il suo entusiasmo per la partnership. “Questa alleanza con Aloft ci permetterà di offrire ai nostri clienti la prossima generazione di operazioni con droni e servizi U-space. Il loro track record negli Stati Uniti e l’impegno a fornire la migliore tecnologia per i droni si allinea perfettamente con la visione di Strada.ai per il futuro. Siamo entusiasti delle opportunità che questa partnership offre a STRADAai, Aloft e all’intera comunità dei droni in Europa.”
Per inaugurare la partnership europea, STRADAai e TEAMgroup stanno sponsorizzando un evento U-Space a Roma presso il Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Informatica e Tecnologie Aeronautiche dell’Università degli Studi Roma Tre. Aloft presenterà il suo UTM da prospettive statunitensi e globali ed è accompagnata da altri presentatori, tra cui rappresentanti di Pwc, Telespazio, D-Flight, RM3, Eurocontrol e ENAC (l’Ente Nazionale per l’Aviazione Civile Italiana).
Per ulteriori informazioni sui servizi di Aloft Technologies e sulla sua espansione in Europa, visitare www.aloft.ai.
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Su Aloft Technologies, Inc.
Aloft è un fornitore di servizi UAS (USS) approvato dalla FAA per LAANC, alimentando la stragrande maggioranza delle autorizzazioni dello spazio aereo ricreativo e commerciale. Aloft ha anche una partnership pubblico-privata esclusiva con la FAA per alimentare B4UFLY. Attraverso una vasta gamma di clienti aziendali e governativi, la piattaforma leader nel settore di Aloft offre servizi innovativi e all’avanguardia di UTM e gestione della flotta per sistemi aerei senza pilota in tutto il mondo. Grazie a tecnologie all’avanguardia e sofisticati servizi di dati, Aloft mira a migliorare la sicurezza e l’efficienza delle operazioni con i droni, facilitandone l’integrazione nel Sistema Nazionale dello Spazio Aereo.
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Su STRADAai
STRADAai is a “Start-Up Innovativa” (Innovative Start-Up) specializing in the “dynamic” management of drone flights through advanced digital applications. Our mission is to enable operators across various industries in the EU to safely utilize dedicated airspace while complying with operational and control requirements outlined by EASA’s Regulations. We aspire to become a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions for the drone industry, offering UTM, Digital Twin, BIM and Realtime 3D Mapping solutions. Our comprehensive range of services aims to transform drone operations and U-space services. Additionally, our advisory division provides guidance and support to companies in navigating the evolving regulations on Advanced Air Mobility. STADAai is supported also by Tonucci & Partners one of the leading Italian Law Firms with an international outlook, and a strong focus on all legal and tax aspects for business internationalization. Tonucci & Partners provides STRADAai with the day-to-day assistance on both national and international matters as it strives to become a UTM Service Provider in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa).
Jon Hegranes - Aloft CEO
Jon is the Founder & CEO of Aloft, the market leader in drone airspace systems & UTM technologies. Aloft’s patented technology is used in today’s leading recreational, enterprise, and government drone applications.
Jon is a certified commercial drone pilot as part of FAA Part 107, the founder of the Drone Advisory Council, and is an active member of other industry groups, including GUTMA, NBAA Emerging Tech, the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC) and working groups, and is a founding member and data working group chair of the FAA Drone Safety Team. He’s a self-taught iOS developer, writes about drone topics for technology news outlets including VentureBeat, TechCrunch, and Forbes, and regularly speaks at industry events such as Commercial UAV Expo, 2B Ahead Future Congress, and DJI AirWorks. Jon graduated from TCU with a major in finance and received his MBA from Thunderbird Global School of Management (ASU). Jon has served on multiple FAA Advisory and Rulemaking Committees (ARCs), including drone detection, counter UAS, and Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS).
