Airdata UAV

What Airdata UAV does

Airdata UAV, Inc. is a privately held cloud-based SaaS company founded in 2015 and headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, that provides drone flight data analysis and fleet management software. The platform automatically ingests flight logs from 178+ supported drone models (including DJI, Autel, Parrot, Sony, Skydio, FLIR) via 18+ native flight-app integrations, then delivers aircraft health monitoring, maintenance recommendations, compliance reporting, BVLOS documentation, live video streaming, and the recently launched 3D Flight Player for interactive flight visualization. Airdata's customer base spans 461,576 active pilots across 232 countries, with concentrated enterprise adoption in public safety (law enforcement and fire agencies, e.g., Huntsville PD, Menlo Park Fire), energy and utilities (PG&E, Oxy), rail (CSX), state government (Ohio DOT), and agriculture.

The company monetizes through a tiered subscription model spanning a free tier (100 active flights), Lite, Gold, and Pro plans for individuals and small operators, and an Enterprise plan with paid add-ons (Asset Management Suite, Live Streaming, Multiview Player up to 7 streams). Go-to-market combines a product-led growth motion (self-serve registration, no credit card required, mobile and web access) with an enterprise field-sales motion targeting large fleet operators in public safety, utilities, and energy. The platform supports FAA compliance via Airbus LAANC integration, embeds into public-safety command ecosystems through FUSUS and Milestone, and offers public-transparency portals for law enforcement drone programs. The product cadence is high, with 40+ documented feature launches in 2025-2026 across defect management, equipment kits, mission planning, multilingual support, and ecosystem integrations with BRINC, LeoSight, and Teledyne FLIR. Leadership is founder-led by CEO Eran Steiner, with Executive Chairman Zev Laderman (early WIX investor) and board advisor Bill Gaylord (former Splunk SVP); no venture funding rounds have been disclosed.

Name

Airdata UAV

Legal name

Airdata UAV, Inc.

Website

https://airdata.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Airdata UAV operates a cloud-based drone fleet management SaaS platform used by 461,576 active pilots across 232 countries. It provides flight data analysis, aircraft health monitoring, compliance reporting, live streaming, and the Public Safety Program for law enforcement and emergency response agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Fleet Management Software

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Drone fleet management
• Flight data analysis
• Drone compliance software
• Predictive maintenance analytics
• UAV telemetry platform

Headquarters

HQ city

El Dorado Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription SaaS Plans: Tiered subscription model with multiple plan levels (Free, Lite, Gold, Pro, Enterprise) providing different flight limits, feature access, and storage capabilities. Enterprise plan includes add-ons such as Asset Management and Live Streaming.
2. Freemium to Paid Conversion: Free tier with 100 active flights to attract individual pilots and small operators, with clear upgrade path to paid plans for expanded features and higher limits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Airdata UAV operates a cloud-based SaaS platform that automatically ingests flight logs from 178+ supported drone models and 18+ flight apps, then analyzes them for aircraft health, battery efficiency, flight deviations, and regulatory compliance. The platform provides centralized fleet management, live video streaming, mission planning with LAANC airspace authorization, 3D flight replay, and structured operational reporting for individual pilots, public safety agencies, utilities, and large enterprise drone programs.

Product overview

AirData UAV operates as a comprehensive drone fleet management platform combining a core cloud-based software platform with modular add-ons and specialized programs. The core AirData Platform provides flight data upload, analysis, aircraft health monitoring, compliance tracking, and operational reporting. Key products include the 3D Flight Player for flight visualization, the Public Safety Program for law enforcement and emergency response agencies, and the Asset Management Suite (Enterprise add-on) for equipment tracking and inventory management. Live Streaming is available as an Enterprise add-on. Additional operational tools include Mission Planning with LAANC integration, Ok To Fly airspace advisories, Checklists for pre/post-flight procedures, Kits for equipment grouping, Organizations for multi-team management, My Certificates for pilot credentials, QR Code Labels for drone identification, and Defect Management for issue tracking. The AirData Mobile App (iOS/Android) extends platform functionality to the field with multilingual support. The platform supports 178+ drone models across DJI, Autel, Parrot, Sony, FLIR, and other manufacturers, with native integration to 18+ flight apps and command dashboards including FUSUS and Milestone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AirData Platform Cloud-based drone flight data analysis and fleet management platform that allows pilots and operators to upload flight logs for analysis, monitor aircraft and battery health, track maintenance, document regulatory compliance, and generate operational reports. Supports 178+ drone models and 18+ flight apps, used by individual pilots and large enterprise fleets.
• Public Safety Program Dedicated drone fleet management initiative designed for law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency response agencies, offering fleet management, compliance documentation, live streaming, and public-facing transparency portals. Supports 60+ regions worldwide and integrates with FUSUS and Milestone command dashboards.
• 3D Flight Player Interactive 3D flight visualization tool that converts standard drone flight logs into immersive replays with terrain awareness, camera cone visualization, and color-coded paths for altitude, speed, battery, and wind data, intended for training and incident analysis.
• Asset Management Suite Enterprise add-on providing asset tracking, inventory allocation, defect management, equipment history, kits management, and equipment checkout features for drone fleet operations.
• AirData Mobile App Native iOS and Android mobile application supporting flight log syncing, mission viewing, live streaming, checklist completion, and mobile mission planning, with multilingual support across 8 languages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Active pilots on platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LeoSightcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 June 2026Integration bringing real-time drone intelligence directly into dispatch and command systems for public safety drone programs. LeoSight connects AirData's flight data to operations centers.
• BRINCcoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026Integration bringing automated flight records to public safety drone programs using BRINC drones. Provides better visibility, documentation, and oversight for law enforcement operations.
• Teledyne FLIRcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 September 2024Flight data integration with Teledyne FLIR's SIRAS drone platform, a security-centric aircraft designed for public safety and industrial applications.
• Airbus (KAUAI through Airbus subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 21 February 2024Expanded partnership to offer LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) services to all AirData users, enabling airspace authorization requests for FAA compliance.
• Sony ElectronicscoreTechnology or Integration · 19 September 2023Partnership to provide automated and comprehensive fleet data management for the Sony Airpeak S1 Drone, enabling efficient flight log handling for Sony drone users.
• FUSUScoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with FUSUS command dashboard for public safety agencies, enabling unified operations management across drone fleets.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Milestone command dashboard platform for public safety agencies, providing unified video and drone fleet management.
• PG&EcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Pacific Gas and Electric for drone management and operational safety. PG&E uses AirData's mission planning suite and automated flight tracking for industry-leading UAS programs.
• DJIcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration support for DJI drones across multiple flight apps (DJI GO 3 & 4, DJI Pilot, DJI Fly, DJI GS Pro) and SmartFarm platform for Agras agricultural drones.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PrecisionHawk: PrecisionHawk delivers drone data analytics and fleet management software for commercial drone operators in inspection, surveying, and agriculture — competing for the same enterprise and regulated-industry customers AirData serves.
• Pix4D: Pix4D provides photogrammetry and drone data processing software integrated with many of the same flight apps AirData supports (Pix4Dcapture is a native AirData integration). It competes for the same professional mapping and inspection user base.
• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy offers cloud-based drone data capture, mapping, and fleet management software for commercial drone operators — directly competing with AirData in flight analytics, automated flight log syncing, and enterprise reporting workflows.
• Aloft (formerly AirMap): Aloft offers airspace management, LAANC authorization, and drone fleet operations software for enterprises and public-safety agencies — overlapping with AirData's LAANC integration, airspace awareness, and public-safety program offerings.
• Hammer Missions: Hammer Missions provides drone mission planning, data capture, and reporting software that natively syncs flight logs with AirData — a complementary integration partner that also competes in mission planning and inspection workflows.
• Auterion: Auterion provides an open-source drone operating system and fleet management platform for enterprise and government drone programs — a direct competitor in multi-OEM fleet management, mission planning, and compliance for commercial and public-safety fleets.
• Drone Harmony: Drone Harmony offers automated drone mission planning and data capture software for inspection and mapping — another natively integrated AirData flight-app partner competing for the same commercial drone operators.

Broad incumbents

• Skydio Cloud: Skydio's fleet management and cloud platform bundles flight logs, media management, and live streaming for Skydio drones — a competing OEM-native stack that pressures AirData's multi-OEM value proposition.
• DJI FlightHub 2: DJI's native cloud-based fleet management, live streaming, and operations platform for DJI enterprise customers — competing directly with AirData's DJI integrations by bundling fleet features with DJI hardware sales.

Emerging players

• Litchi: Litchi is a popular third-party flight app for DJI drones with automatic flight log syncing into AirData — adjacent rather than head-to-head, but competing for pilot mindshare in the prosumer flight-app ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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