INVOLI
INVOLI SA provides real-time low-altitude air traffic surveillance infrastructure for commercial drone operators, U-space/UTM providers, infrastructure owners, and HEMS operators, combining proprietary G-1090 receivers, multilateration algorithms, and a 550+ sensor VistaTrack network across the U.S., Europe, and Australia to enable BVLOS approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersLausanne, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What INVOLI does
INVOLI SA is a Swiss-based provider of real-time low-altitude air traffic surveillance infrastructure, headquartered in Lausanne with a U.S. presence in Syracuse, NY. The company serves commercial drone operators, U-space/Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) service providers, infrastructure owners, and Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) operators who require validated airspace data to obtain Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) approvals and to operate safely at low altitudes.
The company's product ecosystem comprises four integrated layers: (1) the G-1090 hardware receiver, a Swiss Made, IP66-rated, CE/FCC-certified sensor that detects ADS-B, Mode S, Mode A/C, UAT, FLARM, and Remote ID signals; (2) proprietary multilateration algorithms that compute aircraft position from precise receiver timestamps even when GPS is not broadcast; (3) the VistaTrack surveillance network service aggregating data from 550+ receivers across the U.S., Europe, and Australia; and (4) the INVOLI.live cloud platform and a three-API REST suite (Traffic, Coverage, Receiver) aligned with the ASTM F3623-23 global standard. Detection extends down to 200 ft AGL with sub-1.2-second latency and a 99.5% uptime SLA.
INVOLI monetizes through a combination of recurring SaaS subscriptions (Plus and Pro API tiers), one-time hardware sales of G-1090 receivers, professional installation services for network expansion, and freemium coverage simulation. Distribution blends self-serve onboarding via INVOLI.live with enterprise sales and infrastructure partnerships such as Crown Castle in the U.S. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, co-leads the ASTM F3623-23 standard, and has received approval from Civil Aviation Authorities for BVLOS operations under SORA methodology, positioning it as both a regulatory-aligned vendor and a network infrastructure operator in the emerging low-altitude airspace economy.
INVOLI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- INVOLI
- Legal name
- INVOLI SA
- Website
- https://involi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- INVOLI SA provides real-time low-altitude air traffic surveillance infrastructure for commercial drone operators, U-space/UTM providers, infrastructure owners, and HEMS operators, combining proprietary G-1090 receivers, multilateration algorithms, and a 550+ sensor VistaTrack network across the U.S., Europe, and Australia to enable BVLOS approvals and regulatory compliance.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
INVOLI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Air Traffic Surveillance for Drones (BVLOS)
- NAICS
- Air Traffic Control (488111), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)
- SIC
- Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surveillance & Identification Avionics (ADS-B/Transponders/TCAS) (IMABAFAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Avionics Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Data Link) (IMABAFAG)
Keywords
Where INVOLI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lausanne
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
INVOLI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- API Subscription Plans: SaaS API subscription model with Plus and Pro tiers providing access to Traffic API, Coverage API, and Receiver API. Plus plan offers 2 calls/second with full aircraft metadata. Pro plan adds multilateration capabilities. White-label and privatized data options available for Plus and Pro plans.
- G-1090 Hardware Sales: Sale of professional-grade G-1090 receivers that can be self-installed or deployed by INVOLI's team. Receivers are engineered for seamless deployment on telecommunication infrastructure.
- Coverage Simulation Services: Free coverage simulation service providing terrain analysis, air traffic coverage simulation with KML files, operational use case review, and investment planning for prospective customers.
- Network Expansion Services: Professional installation services for additional receivers in uncovered or sensitive areas, offered as an add-on to the core surveillance service.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Plus Plan - Full API Access |
| Subscription | Monthly | Pro Plan - Advanced Features |
| Other | Other | White Label / Privatized Data Option |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
INVOLI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
INVOLI sells a low-altitude air traffic surveillance ecosystem: G-1090 cooperative air traffic receivers (hardware), the VistaTrack network service aggregating 550+ receivers across the U.S., Europe and Australia, the INVOLI.live cloud platform for visualization and network management, and ASTM F3623-23-aligned REST APIs (Plus and Pro subscription tiers) that deliver real-time aircraft detection down to 200 ft AGL for BVLOS drone operators, UTM/U-space providers, infrastructure owners and HEMS operators.
Product overview
INVOLI offers a unified air traffic surveillance platform comprising the G-1090 hardware receiver (compact, professionally installed sensor detecting multiple transponder types), VistaTrack surveillance network service (550+ receiver network spanning U.S., Europe, and Australia), INVOLI.live visualization platform with network management and analytics, REST API for programmatic access (Plus/Pro tiers), and coverage simulation services. The ecosystem enables drone operators, airspace managers, infrastructure owners, and HEMS operators to achieve real-time low-altitude airspace awareness for BVLOS approvals and regulatory compliance.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- VistaTrack: Real-time air traffic surveillance service for BVLOS drone operations, described as the largest surveillance network built for BVLOS drone operations with 550+ receivers globally.
- G-1090
- INVOLI.live
Products and services
- G-1090 Receiver Professional-grade cooperative air traffic receiver detecting ADS-B, Mode S, Mode A/C, UAT, FLARM, and Remote ID signals for manned aircraft flying below 10,000 ft. Features plug-and-play setup, Swiss-made IP66-rated housing, multilateration technology for GPS-free position calculation, and seamless integration with the INVOLI.live platform; built for drone operators, UTM/U-space providers, infrastructure owners and HEMS operators.
- VistaTrack Surveillance Network Service Real-time air traffic surveillance service for BVLOS drone operations, comprising the largest surveillance network for drones with 550+ receivers across the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Detects aircraft down to 200 ft AGL using multi-technology receivers including ADS-B, UAT, Mode S, Mode A/C (via multilateration), FLARM, and RemoteID, delivered through INVOLI.live or the REST API for drone operators and airspace managers.
- INVOLI REST API (Traffic, Coverage, Receiver) Standards-aligned REST API suite providing real-time air traffic surveillance data (Traffic API), live coverage monitoring refreshed every 30 seconds (Coverage API), and receiver health monitoring (Receiver API). Aligned with ASTM F3623-23 for professional drone operators, integrators, and aviation solution providers; available in Plus and Pro tiers with white-label options and 2 calls/second SLA.
- INVOLI.live Platform Cloud-based air traffic visualization platform that aggregates, processes and analyzes large volumes of air traffic data from G-1090 receivers. Features a network manager for receiver monitoring, in-house multilateration algorithms, live traffic visualization display, conflict alerts with geofencing, traffic filtering by signal type, and multi-layer coverage and traffic density maps for drone operators and airspace managers.
- Coverage Simulation Service Free personalized air traffic coverage simulation service that analyzes terrain and site geography to identify detection blind spots. Provides KML files showing estimated low-altitude coverage for ADS-B/UAT and Mode S/Mode A/C (multilateration), plus an operational use case review and investment plan for scaling drone operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- BVLOS operational approvals obtained through SORA authorisations from aviation authorities
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use INVOLI
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
INVOLI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
INVOLI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- SkyGridcoreSkyGrid is a major contributor to the VARIANT project, a strategic research initiative led by Boeing Aerospace Spain to enable safe integration of electric and autonomous aircraft into current airspace.
- ENAIREcoreENAIRE provides operational expertise and access to U-space simulators for the VARIANT project, contributing regulatory and operational knowledge to the consortium.
- Boeing Aerospace Spain (BAS)coreBoeing Aerospace Spain leads the VARIANT project and selected INVOLI as a sensor infrastructure provider for the project testbed at Madrid Cuatro Vientos aerodrome.
- Crown CastlecoreCrown Castle hosts INVOLI receiver installations on aviation/towerco infrastructure in the United States, ensuring professional-grade setup and reliable low-altitude coverage for VistaTrack network.
- EASAcoreEuropean Union Aviation Safety Agency - regulatory partner for U-space compliance and European aviation standards.
- FAAcoreFederal Aviation Administration - regulatory partner for U.S. BVLOS approvals and FAA waiver support.
- SESARcoreSESAR Joint Undertaking - European partnership for ATM (Air Traffic Management) research and U-space development.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
INVOLI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- DroneShield: Multi-modal drone detection provider (RF, radar, cameras) for airspace security; partial overlap with INVOLI's infrastructure-owner and airport/heliport segments via situational-awareness capability, though focused on defense/security rather than BVLOS enablement.
- Dedrone: Counter-UAS and drone detection company offering airspace awareness at critical infrastructure; partial overlap with INVOLI's infrastructure-owners use case (wind farms, ports, airports) but focused on rogue-drone detection rather than cooperative BVLOS surveillance.
- Sagetech Avionics: U.S.-based avionics supplier building ADS-B/Remote ID transponders and detect-and-avoid solutions for UAS; closest hardware comparable to G-1090 with shared customer base of BVLOS UAS operators and integrators.
Broad incumbents
- Frequentis: Austrian provider of ATC and U-space communications/infrastructure solutions including drone traffic management; competes with INVOLI's USSP-tier offering and is an established supplier to European ANSPs.
- Thales Air Traffic Management: Global aerospace prime with a broad portfolio of ATC radars, ADS-B multilateration, and UTM products; competes with INVOLI at the high end of surveillance infrastructure and is a likely eventual incumbent in U-space surveillance contracts.
- Saab Air Traffic Management: European aerospace and defense group with a sizeable ATM and surveillance portfolio including cooperative surveillance (ADS-B/MLAT) for civil and military airspace; competes with INVOLI in multilateration surveillance offerings and turnkey ANSP solutions.
Direct peers
- Altitude Angel: UK-based UTM/U-space platform provider offering airspace data, geozones, and surveillance services to drone operators — overlaps directly with INVOLI's VistaTrack/U-space compliance offering and competes for the same USSP/airspace-manager wallet.
- uAvionix: U.S. avionics manufacturer producing ADS-B/Remote ID receivers and transponders for manned and unmanned aircraft; closest direct comparable to INVOLI's G-1090 hardware and ADS-B/MLAT signal-processing stack.
- Unifly: Belgian UTM/U-space platform serving ANSPs and regulators across Europe; competitive with INVOLI's surveillance-as-a-service since both feed regulated traffic data into U-space service providers.
- AirMap (DroneDeploy Airspace): DroneDeploy's airspace/UTM business providing airspace management, LAANC authorizations, and traffic data to commercial drone operators; competes with INVOLI at the drone-operator and USSP customer tiers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
INVOLI social profiles
Digital presenceINVOLI compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
INVOLI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
INVOLI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
INVOLI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors3 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
INVOLI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about INVOLI
What does INVOLI do?
INVOLI sells a low-altitude air traffic surveillance ecosystem: G-1090 cooperative air traffic receivers (hardware), the VistaTrack network service aggregating 550+ receivers across the U.S., Europe and Australia, the INVOLI.live cloud platform for visualization and network management, and ASTM F3623-23-aligned REST APIs (Plus and Pro subscription tiers) that deliver real-time aircraft detection down to 200 ft AGL for BVLOS drone operators, UTM/U-space providers, infrastructure owners and HEMS operators.
Is INVOLI a public or private company?
INVOLI is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was INVOLI founded?
INVOLI was founded in 2017. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is INVOLI based?
INVOLI is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does INVOLI make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. API Subscription Plans are the primary driver. The others are G-1090 Hardware Sales, coverage Simulation Services and network Expansion Services.
Who are INVOLI's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are DroneShield, Dedrone and Sagetech Avionics. Broad incumbents are Frequentis, Thales Air Traffic Management and Saab Air Traffic Management. Direct peers are Altitude Angel, uAvionix, Unifly and AirMap (DroneDeploy Airspace).
Does INVOLI have an API?
Yes. INVOLI REST API suite provides real-time air traffic surveillance data and receiver network management for professional drone operators, integrators, and aviation solution providers. Three APIs: Traffic API (streams real-time aircraft surveillance data with position, time, and identification), Coverage API (monitors live receiver network coverage refreshed every 30 seconds), and Receiver API (accesses live receiver status, connectivity, and health indicators). Available via Plus and Pro plans with 2 per second rate limit, full data access, and priority email/phone support. White-label and privatized data options available. All APIs aligned with ASTM F3623-23 standard. Developer documentation is at www.involi.com/rest-api.
What industry is INVOLI in?
INVOLI's product category is Air Traffic Surveillance for Drones (BVLOS). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAFAM, Surveillance & Identification Avionics (ADS-B/Transponders/TCAS), with a secondary code of IMABAFAG, Avionics Communication Systems (VHF/UHF/SATCOM/Data Link). Its NAICS code is 488111 and its SIC code is 3812.