We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Aloft UTM SDK—our latest innovation aimed at advancing uncrewed traffic management (UTM) capabilities across the drone industry. As the leading FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier (USS), Aloft continues to push boundaries in providing real-time telemetry and airspace services, critical for compliance and essential for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight), DFR (drone first responder), and drone delivery operations.
Powering the Future of Drone Operations
The Aloft UTM SDK enables hardware manufacturers and software providers alike to seamlessly integrate Aloft’s advanced airspace services into their own products. This means that drone pilots and enterprise fleets can now access a robust set of features—ranging from flight logging to real-time telemetry and compliance monitoring—straight from their platform of choice. Our new SDK and UTM integrations have already attracted top drone OEMs, including Autel, Skydio, and Rigitech, and we’re pleased to highlight our newest integration with Dronelink.
Partner Spotlight: Dronelink
Dronelink provides a powerful software platform for flight planning, automation, and data capture. Through our integration, Dronelink users can now enjoy more streamlined flight logging and compliance tracking, all powered by Aloft’s UTM engine. From setting up Aloft Air Control flight logging within Dronelink to leveraging Aloft’s real-time telemetry, this integration equips drone operators with the capabilities they need to stay compliant, improve operational efficiency, and prepare for more advanced operations. Read the Dronelink help article to learn more about enabling Aloft Air Control within your Dronelink workflow.
Simple Integration, Advanced Capabilities
Our vision at Aloft has always been to simplify the complexities of drone operations. By abstracting away the challenges of transmitting real-time telemetry data, verifying compliance, and managing critical safety information, we allow our partners to focus on delivering the best possible user experience. Whether you’re a hardware manufacturer looking to integrate advanced flight controls or a software provider aiming to enhance your platform’s UTM features, the Aloft UTM SDK offers a straightforward path to implementation—requiring only a few simple commands to power new UTM and logging capabilities.
Unlocking the Power of UTM
The Aloft UTM SDK simplifies the integration of advanced UTM and logging features into drone hardware and software. With just a few lines of code, developers can provide their users with access to:
> Real-time Flight Telemetry: Transmit real-time flight data to the Aloft network for display on the user’s Aloft AirControl dashboard.
> Automated Flight Log Uploads: Effortlessly capture and upload comprehensive flight logs to Aloft servers.
> Offline Support: Ensure uninterrupted operations even in areas without connectivity. Flight logs are automatically uploaded once a connection is re-established.
User Location Reporting: Enable efficient team coordination and personnel tracking.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of UTM
We invite any company interested in integrating Aloft’s UTM platform into their products to reach out at utm@aloft.ai. Our team is here to guide you through the simple integration process and help unlock the full potential of safe, compliant, and scalable drone operations. Together, let’s build the future of uncrewed systems—one flight at a time.
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).