AirWise Solutions

What AirWise Solutions does

AirWise Solutions is a privately held US software company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 2016, that builds a unified, hardware-agnostic drone operating platform for public safety agencies and critical infrastructure operators. The platform covers the full mission lifecycle — pre-flight airspace awareness, FAA authorizations (LAANC, NOTAM, digital SGI), in-flight common operating picture and low-latency video, and post-flight photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and compliance analytics — and is delivered through three core product surfaces: the AirWise Platform (with NEXUS Common Operating Picture, ADAP Data and Analytics Platform), the UASidekick mobile and web application (an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier and one of only four FAA-approved B4UFLY providers), and a Developer Portal with open APIs for enterprise integration.

Underlying technology combines multi-sensor fusion (ADS-B, Remote ID, RF, radar, optical, weather) into a single operating view, AI-assisted photogrammetry and predictive analytics on flight data, and process automation around FAA filings. AirWise monetizes primarily through recurring SaaS subscriptions on UASidekick (freemium B4UFLY plus paid professional and enterprise tiers) and direct enterprise licensing for large organizations requiring API integrations, fleet and pilot management, and administrative reporting. Distribution is hybrid: self-serve mobile and web apps for individual Part 107 and recreational pilots, direct enterprise sales to government and utility buyers, and a strategic channel partnership with UVT (Unmanned Vehicle Technologies) for nationwide enterprise and public safety deployment. The customer base is concentrated in US public safety (Washington State Patrol, FDNY, Tulsa Fire Department) and critical infrastructure (Southern California Edison, B+T Group), with 100s of active organizations and 1,000s of missions processed annually.

Name

AirWise Solutions

Legal name

AirWise Solutions

Website

https://airwisesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Operations Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

UAS Integration, Certification & Compliance Systems (Remote ID, Detect-and-Avoid) (IMABAIAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

Keywords

• Drone operations platform
• Airspace management software
• UAS service supplier
• Public safety drones
• BVLOS drone operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscriptions: Subscription-based SaaS revenue from UASidekick platform access. Tiers include free B4UFLY access, trial professional accounts, paid subscriptions with LAANC/NOTAM filing, micro weather, and parcel data features. Enterprise accounts for large-scale drone operations. Revenue generated through monthly/annual subscription billing.
2. Enterprise Platform Licensing: Enterprise licensing for large organizations requiring scalable drone operations management. Includes full platform access with APIs, enterprise integrations, and administrative reporting capabilities. Sold through direct sales motion with custom pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AirWise Solutions provides a unified, cloud-based drone operating software platform that supports the full mission lifecycle for public safety and critical infrastructure teams. The platform covers pre-flight planning (LAANC, NOTAM, digital SGI, B4UFLY), in-flight operations (NEXUS common operating picture, low-latency video streaming, multi-sensor fusion), and post-flight analytics (ADAP, photogrammetry, 3D modeling, fleet/pilot management). It is hardware- and software-agnostic, serving as an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier.

Product overview

AirWise Solutions provides a unified drone operating software platform for public safety and critical infrastructure teams. The platform architecture consists of a core AirWise Platform supporting the full mission lifecycle, with integrated sub-products including NEXUS (common operating picture), UASidekick App (mobile application), and ADAP (data and analytics platform). Key authorization and operational modules include LAANC, NOTAM, SGI, and B4UFLY for FAA compliance. Airwise Academy provides training resources, and the Developer Portal enables partner integrations. The platform is hardware-agnostic, supporting mixed fleets of drones and sensors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UASidekick: FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier mobile application providing LAANC authorizations, B4UFLY services, NOTAM filing, and airspace awareness for drone pilots.

Products and services

• AirWise Platform Unified drone operating software platform supporting the full mission lifecycle from pre-flight planning and FAA authorizations through in-flight operations to post-flight analysis and compliance. Built for public safety and critical infrastructure organizations.
• NEXUS Common Operating Picture Real-time common operating picture (COP) combining fleet and airspace telemetry including ADS-B, Remote ID, radar, optical, and RF sensors into a single pane of glass for monitoring aircraft, pilot locations, sensor inputs, and changing conditions.
• UASidekick App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing airspace awareness, LAANC authorizations, NOTAM filing, SGI requests, B4UFLY services, and real-time operational updates for Part 107 pilots, recreational flyers, and public safety organizations.
• ADAP (AirWise Data and Analytics Platform) Comprehensive data and analytics pipeline for processing drone-collected data including 3D modeling, photogrammetry from nadir and oblique imagery, pilot analytics, fleet analytics, FAA compliance documentation, and AI-powered post-flight intelligence.
• Digital SGI Authorization Digital Special Governmental Interest waiver system integrated with the FAA System Operations Support Center (SOSC) that enables public safety and critical infrastructure operators to obtain flight authorizations in temporarily closed airspace digitally in under 30 seconds.

Quantifiable outcome

• LAANC authorization approval time reduced to under 30 seconds
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability10 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Strategic partnership to expand integrated drone solutions across multiple industries. Combines AirWise's drone management platform and application suite with UVT's end-to-end integration services including consultation, procurement, training, and ongoing support. Aims to support enterprise and public safety sector growth with adoption of Part 108 regulations. UVT's 'Always On' approach ensures customers benefit from comprehensive deployment services.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2025Partnership for digital SGI (Special Governmental Interest) airspace authorizations. FAA System Operations Support Center (SOSC) collaboration enables public safety organizations to obtain flight authorizations in temporarily closed airspace (TFRs) digitally in under 30 seconds. AirWise/UASidekick is one of only 4 FAA-approved B4UFLY App providers. Partnership supports DFR programs and emergency response operations.
• Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing community connection and airspace awareness for recreational flyers. AMA registration integrated with UASidekick platform enabling recreational pilots to access B4UFLY services and LAANC authorizations through unified login.
• Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and AeronauticssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to bring 3D situational awareness capabilities to the Oklahoma region. AirWise exhibited at Aero Day event to engage with state legislature and aerospace industry stakeholders. Industry provides over 200,000 jobs and generates $44 billion in economic activity annually in Oklahoma.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DroneSense: DroneSense provides a drone operations and airspace management platform purpose-built for public safety agencies, including DFR programs — directly competing with AirWise's public-safety vertical and overlapping on LAANC, fleet management, and live video streaming.
• Paladin (by Hivemind): Paladin offers Drone-as-a-First-Responder (DFR) software and integration services for public safety, including airspace awareness and live streaming — competing head-to-head with AirWise for DFR contracts at police and fire agencies.
• AirData UAV: AirData provides drone flight logging, LAANC authorizations, fleet management, and data analytics — overlapping with AirWise's UASidekick and ADAP products and serving similar Part 107 commercial operators.
• Auterion: Auterion offers an open, hardware-agnostic drone operating system and fleet management platform for enterprise and government, competing directly with AirWise's NEXUS and enterprise drone program capabilities.
• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy provides drone data capture, photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and fleet management for inspection and mapping — overlapping with AirWise's ADAP analytics and critical-infrastructure inspection use cases.
• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk offers drone data, airspace analytics, and asset inspection software for utilities and infrastructure — overlapping with AirWise's critical-infrastructure inspection and analytics offerings.

Broad incumbents

• DJI FlightHub 2: DJI's enterprise fleet management platform bundles hardware with airspace and operations tools; competes with AirWise's mixed-fleet positioning but only for DJI-only deployments.
• Skydio: Skydio provides autonomous drones with associated fleet/operations software for public safety and infrastructure inspection; competes with AirWise for enterprise drone programs while also being a hardware partner integrated into the platform.
• BRINC Drones: BRINC provides drones and integrated software for public-safety and DFR programs; competes for similar public-safety budgets while also influencing the broader public-safety drone software ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Pix4D: Pix4D provides photogrammetry and drone-based mapping software for inspection, surveying, and construction — overlapping with AirWise's ADAP 3D modeling and analytics workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airwise-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/airwisesolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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