Drones can be a critical tool for responding to natural disasters like wildfires or floods - but if not carefully coordinated they also risk interfering with manned aircraft working at the same scene. To add to the confusion of a natural disaster, ground-based communications networks are often the first infrastructure to go down: and UTM platforms, tools which allow response … [Read more...] about Drones for Good: Altitude Angel Releases Instant Tactical UTM for Disaster Response
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Another Win for Altitude Angel: Unmanned Traffic Management to be Deployed in Norway
As the need for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) frameworks to be implemented becomes clear, UTM providers are competing to provide the base technology to governments around the world. The race isn't all about the individual contracts: it's also about the opportunity to demonstrate a methodology that will work - and scale - for other areas. One of the primary aspects of a … [Read more...] about Another Win for Altitude Angel: Unmanned Traffic Management to be Deployed in Norway
Altitude Angel and Airmate Launch New Drone UTM System
British UTM provider Altitude Angel will be taking their business to new heights after agreeing to a partnership with flight-planning platform Airmate. The duo will exchange real-time aircraft telemetry data, developing an Unmanned Traffic Management system to enable manned aircraft and drones to detect each other. An Altitude Angel press release stated: “Private … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel and Airmate Launch New Drone UTM System
Altitude Angel Wins Nationwide UTM Contract in the Netherlands
UK UTM provider Altitude Angel has announced the company has been awarded a contract to provide the Netherlands’ air traffic control authority, Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL), with a nationwide UTM platform. Altitude Angel's solution will provide the Netherlands with a UTM platform aimed at safely integrating drones into Dutch airspace. The move could pave the way for … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel Wins Nationwide UTM Contract in the Netherlands
Altitude Angel Launch Drone Incident Reporting System
In the UK, much has been made about the sharp rise in 'near-misses' between drones and manned aircraft. It's highly likely that yes, the growing number of drones in the sky is causing more UAVs to fly too close to commercial airliners. However, the UK Airprox Board's worrying figures are based on pilot testimony and eyewitness accounts, rather than concrete evidence or … [Read more...] about Altitude Angel Launch Drone Incident Reporting System
