Aloft

What Aloft does

Aloft Technologies, Inc. (founded 2015 in Maryland as Kittyhawk, rebranded to Aloft in 2022, and acquired by Versaterm in February 2026) operates an FAA-approved Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and drone airspace management platform that connects the largest drone network in the United States. The company's core products span Air Control (fleet and flight operations management for individual pilots and enterprise UAS programs), Air Aware (the FAA-approved B4UFLY replacement application), Geo Portal (a publishing tool used by state, local, and federal agencies to submit airspace and ground rules), Enterprise UTM, Air Boss (a command-and-control platform for authoritative agencies managing real-time situational awareness, BVLOS, and Drone-as-First-Responder operations), LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability), Live Streaming (encrypted real-time video and two-way audio), and patented Remote ID solutions. Aloft also offers a public API and UTM SDK for hardware OEMs and software platforms such as Skydio, Autel, Rigitech, Anzu, and Dronelink to embed airspace intelligence, telemetry, and compliance directly into their products.

The underlying technology rests on the patented Dynamic Airspace Platform, AirMesh telemetry infrastructure, and integration with surveillance systems such as uAvionix ADS-B and CASIA G detect-and-avoid plus UAS Sentry Remote ID detection. Aloft holds FAA UAS Service Supplier approval, SOC 2 Type II, and ISO 27001 certifications, processes more than 85% of monthly LAANC authorizations in the US, and has logged 10M+ cumulative flights across 100K+ customers with 10M+ square miles of local groundspace data hosted in Geo Portal.

Aloft monetizes through a freemium individual pilot tier (iOS, Android, web), quote-based annual enterprise subscriptions for Air Control and Air Boss, and SDK/API licensing to OEMs and software partners. Distribution combines product-led self-serve adoption, direct enterprise and government sales, and OEM/embedded channels. In March 2024, Terra Drone Corporation acquired a majority stake marking its US market entry, and in February 2026 Versaterm acquired Aloft to integrate its airspace capabilities into the DroneSense public safety platform.

Name

Aloft

Legal name

Aloft Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://aloft.ai

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aloft Technologies operates an FAA-approved Unmanned Traffic Management platform processing the majority of US LAANC authorizations, serving individual drone pilots, enterprise UAS programs, public safety agencies, and government customers with airspace authorization, fleet management, and Remote ID compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Airspace Management Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Ground Control Stations (GCS) & Remote Operations Infrastructure (IMABAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO), UAS Communications, Datalinks, SATCOM & Remote Control Systems (IMABAIAJ)

Keywords

• Drone airspace management
• Unmanned traffic management
• UAS fleet management
• LAANC authorization services
• Drone compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Freemium Air Control for Individual Pilots: Free mobile and web application for individual drone operators providing LAANC authorizations, airspace checking, and basic flight logging. Serves as customer acquisition channel for enterprise upsell.
2. Enterprise Air Control Subscription: Quote-based annual subscription for enterprise UAS programs with advanced features including user management, enhanced security (SOC2/ISO27001), reporting, integrations, APIs, and team collaboration tools.
3. API and Developer Access: Developer tools and API access for airspace and fleet management integrations. Revenue from hardware OEMs and software providers integrating Aloft's UTM capabilities.
4. Air Boss Agency Platform: Tailored deployment of Air Boss platform for government and authoritative agencies with scope customized to geographic jurisdiction and operational requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aloft operates an FAA-approved Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and airspace management platform that processes the majority of US LAANC airspace authorizations. Its Air Control platform provides drone fleet management, real-time telemetry, mission planning, and compliance tools for enterprise UAS programs, while Air Aware offers individual pilots airspace checking and the Air Boss platform delivers real-time situational awareness for government and public safety agencies.

Product overview

Aloft is an FAA-approved airspace management platform offering a unified product architecture centered on Air Control as the core fleet and flight operations platform, supplemented by Air Aware for individual pilot airspace checking, Geo Portal for government agency data publishing, Enterprise UTM for dynamic airspace management, and Air Boss for authoritative agency real-time situational awareness. The product suite includes LAANC authorization services (processing the majority of US authorizations), Live Streaming for real-time video/audio transmission, Remote ID for drone identification compliance, and a Developer API/UTM SDK for third-party integrations. The platform serves individual pilots, enterprise UAS programs, developers, and government/airspace agencies across recreational, commercial, public safety, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Air Control: UAS fleet management and flight operations platform for enterprise drone fleets with user management, reporting, SOC2/ISO27001 security, integrations and APIs.
• Air Aware
• Geo Portal
• Air Boss

Products and services

• Air Control Unified mobile, desktop, and developer platform for UAS fleet management and flight operations spanning pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight workflows. Includes user management, reporting, SOC2/ISO27001 security, integrations and APIs. Powers the majority of LAANC authorizations in the US.
• Air Aware FAA-approved B4UFLY service application providing airspace visualization, TFR advisories, and the largest dataset of terrestrial rules for drone operation. Available free on iOS and Android for individual drone pilots.
• Air Boss UTM platform for authoritative agencies providing real-time situational awareness, cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and UTM communication capabilities. Enables agencies to visualize, interact, and manage drone operations across jurisdictions with live telemetry and surveillance data integration.
• Geo Portal Free tool for state, local, and commercial stakeholders to publish airspace and ground-rule advisories to the Aloft data network including B4UFLY. Hosts over 10 million square miles of local groundspace data.
• Enterprise UTM Dynamic airspace platform connecting the largest drone network spanning recreational operators, enterprise customers, and UTM partners. Provides unified airspace on all platforms with live FAA data, LAANC authorizations, and FAA Broadcast Remote ID compliance.
• Remote ID Patented Remote ID solutions enabling drone identification and transparency in the national airspace. Functions as a digital license plate for drones, supporting FAA Broadcast Remote ID compliance requirements.
• Aloft API / Developer Portal Public API and developer tools providing access to airspace intelligence, map tile services, LAANC integration, and flight log/notification integration for third-party application development.
• UTM SDK Software development kit enabling hardware manufacturers and software providers to integrate Aloft's UTM services including real-time telemetry, automated flight log uploads, offline support, and user location reporting into their platforms.
• LAANC Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability integration enabling near real-time airspace authorization for drone operations in controlled airspace near airports. Aloft powers the majority of monthly LAANC authorizations in the US.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processing 85%+ of all monthly LAANC authorizations in the US
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• VersatermcoreOthers · 18 February 2026Versaterm acquired Aloft to integrate its airspace intelligence and flight safety solutions into the DroneSense platform. Aloft powers the majority of LAANC authorizations in the US and will enhance Versaterm's drone management capabilities for public safety agencies.
• uAvionixmajorTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2025Integration of uAvionix's FlightLine ADS-B surveillance network and CASIA G ground-based optical detect-and-avoid (DAA) system into Aloft's Air Boss platform. Provides layered surveillance combining cooperative (ADS-B) and non-cooperative aircraft detection for BVLOS operations.
• NUAIRmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 December 2024Development partner for Air Boss platform providing real-world feedback on features, scalability, and security. NUAIR's Center of Excellence validated Air Boss capabilities for BVLOS, emergency response, and drone delivery scenarios.
• Anzu RoboticsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2024Strategic partnership to launch Anzu Raptor drone with enterprise fleet management and airspace compliance features. Aloft provides automated flight planning integration for the Anzu Raptor platform.
• Aloft Robotics (LUYUAN Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of LUYUAN Group's global strategic partnership matrix; Aloft Robotics featured as a top-tier partner alongside BMW, DOBOT, and KOVE MOTO. Nature of partnership involves robotics co-development within LUYUAN's electric vehicle ecosystem.
• Pilot InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTitle sponsor partnership for Air Aware (B4UFLY replacement) application. Pilot Institute provides TRUST educational content and resources within the Aloft platform for drone pilot training and compliance.
• SkydiomajorTechnology or IntegrationData integration partnership enabling Skydio enterprise customers to connect with Aloft Air Control for fleet management, flight logging, and UTM capabilities. Also includes live telemetry integration for UTM data exchange.
• DRONERESPONDERSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to enhance public safety and emergency response drone operations through Aloft platform capabilities.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Auterion: Open-source drone operating system and fleet management platform for enterprise and government drone fleets. Compares on enterprise drone fleet management and developer integrations with OEM hardware.
• DroneDeploy: Drone data and fleet management platform primarily focused on reality capture, mapping, and inspection workflows. Compares to Aloft on enterprise drone fleet management but is differentiated by its data-processing focus rather than airspace/UTM.
• PrecisionHawk: Drone data, safety, and airspace analytics provider offering LAANC services, airspace intelligence, and enterprise drone program tools. Overlaps with Aloft on LAANC and enterprise UAS program management.
• Hidden Level: Drone detection and airspace surveillance provider for CUAS and BVLOS operations. Adjacent peer sharing the same airspace awareness customer base as Aloft Air Boss, with overlapping surveillance integrations (e.g., uAvionix, UAS Sentry).
• DroneSense: Public-safety drone management platform now under Versaterm following the Aloft acquisition. Sister platform to Aloft focused on DFR and agency workflows; relevant for understanding the integrated go-to-market under Versaterm.

Direct peers

• AirMap: Former direct competitor in the FAA UAS Service Supplier / LAANC space, providing UTM, airspace authorization, and developer APIs for drone operators before pivoting parts of its business to airspace intelligence and surveillance. Most directly comparable on regulatory positioning and LAANC market overlap.
• Skyward (a Verizon company): Verizon-owned drone management platform offering LAANC authorizations, fleet management, and airspace intelligence for enterprise drone programs. Directly competes with Aloft Air Control in the LAANC and enterprise UAS management category.
• Altitude Angel: UK-based UTM and U-Space service provider delivering airspace management, geofencing, and developer APIs for drone operations. Comparable to Aloft on UTM architecture and airspace services, with primary overlap in international expansion markets.
• AirMarket: Canadian UTM and drone operations platform offering airspace management, LAANC-equivalent authorizations, and fleet tools. Competes head-to-head with Aloft in the North American UTM category for enterprise and public-sector customers.

Broad incumbents

• Thales Group: Global aerospace and defense prime developing UTM and airspace management solutions for civil and defense aviation. Comparable in the broader UTM category but competes as a large diversified incumbent rather than a drone-native specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aloft-ai-inc
• Xx.com/aloftai

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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