What Heron Airbridge Pte. Ltd. does

Heron AirBridge Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based aviation technology company founded in 2019 that develops drone traffic management and remote identification (RID) solutions for the commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) market. The company serves three primary customer segments: individual drone pilots requiring regulatory Remote ID compliance ahead of Singapore's December 1, 2025 enforcement deadline, enterprise drone operators managing commercial fleets and BVLOS missions, and Civil Aviation Authorities deploying UTM infrastructure for airspace governance. Operations run from Singapore with a lean team of 1–10 employees.

The product suite centers on the AirBridge platform, comprising AirBridge UTM (an ASTM F3548-21 compliant Unmanned Traffic Management system with inter-USS integration and BVLOS-grade strategic deconfliction), AirBridge FLEET (a drone fleet and mission management SaaS with flight logging, maintenance, pilot records, and API integrations), and AirBeep Remote ID modules in two variants: AirBeep-B (ASTM F3411 broadcast) and AirBeep-N (networked). Heron holds ISO 27001 information security certification and offers cloud-native and on-premise deployment, integrating with most commercial drone models and major U-space providers. The UTM was the first indigenously developed system in Southeast Asia, tested at the Maritime Drone Estate under a Ministry of Transport multi-million dollar project.

Heron monetizes through a multi-stream model: hardware unit sales of AirBeep modules at S$109 to S$179.85 inclusive of GST, tiered SaaS subscriptions for AirBridge FLEET (free, Essential, Professional, Enterprise), UTM platform licensing for government and enterprise customers, and professional services for regulatory compliance. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce, direct enterprise sales, and channel partnerships with iROBOTICS (Tokyo), KYC Asia (APAC), and BCN Drone Center (Barcelona). The company received Startup SG Tech backing and additional Ministry of Transport funding during its commercialization phase.

Name

Heron Airbridge Pte. Ltd.

Legal name

Heron AirBridge Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://heron-airbridge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Heron AirBridge is a Singapore-based aviation technology company that builds ASTM-compliant UTM, fleet management software, and Remote ID hardware for drone pilots, enterprise operators, and civil aviation authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM)

NAICS

Air Traffic Control (488111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Drone fleet management
• Unmanned traffic management
• Remote identification modules
• BVLOS airspace operations
• UTM platform software

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AirBeep Hardware Sales: One-time hardware sales of AirBeep-B ($179.85 inc. GST) and AirBeep-B OEM ($109.00 inc. GST) Remote ID modules. Also includes accessories like JST 2-Pin Connectors ($1.90) and LiPo batteries ($10.90).
2. AirBridge FLEET Subscriptions: Subscription-based SaaS for drone fleet and flight management. Free Basic tier available, with Essential, Professional, and Enterprise paid tiers offering escalating features including flight planning hours, log retention, API access, and customization.
3. AirBridge UTM Platform Licensing: UTM platform licensing for Civil Aviation Authorities and airspace managers, available as cloud-hosted or on-premise deployment for government and enterprise customers.
4. Professional Services: End-to-end support services including permit application assistance, operational oversight, pilot briefings, and regulatory compliance guidance for organizations conducting drone trials in regulated airspace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Heron AirBridge develops and sells a unified drone operations platform comprising AirBridge UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management system for airspace managers and civil aviation authorities), AirBridge FLEET (drone fleet and flight management SaaS for enterprise operators and pilots), and AirBeep Remote ID hardware modules (Broadcast and Network RID) for drone compliance. The company delivers software subscriptions, hardware sales, and professional services to enable safe, scalable, and regulatory-compliant drone operations across Asia-Pacific.

Product overview

Heron AirBridge is a Singaporean aviation technology company offering a unified drone and UTM solution platform called AirBridge, which consists of three core product lines: AirBridge FLEET (drone fleet and flight management system for pilots, enterprises, and operators), AirBridge UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management system for Civil Aviation Authority and airspace managers), and AirBeep Remote ID modules (AirBeep-B and AirBeep-B OEM for Broadcast Remote ID, AirBeep-N for Network Remote ID). The AirBridge Mobile App serves as a companion application, while AirBridge OS provides the underlying operational platform. The company also offers Remote ID ground sensors. Together, these products connect drones, data, and regulatory oversight, enabling seamless workflows and trusted, compliant operations for enterprises and authorities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirBridge UTM: Unmanned Traffic Management system for airspace managers, civil aviation authorities, and micro-airspace managers to monitor, manage, and control drone operations with real-time oversight, flight approvals, and custom no-fly zones.
• AirBridge FLEET
• AirBeep RID

Products and services

• AirBeep-B RID Module Standalone Broadcast Remote ID (B-RID) module with built-in battery for drone compliance with Remote ID regulations. Compliant with ASD-STAN-prEN 4709-002 (EU) and ASTM 3411-22a (US), Bluetooth-enabled setup via AirBridge Mobile app, 16g weight, IP53 rating, 1.5-hour battery life, multi-GNSS support, 3-meter accuracy. For drone operators requiring Remote ID compliance.
• AirBeep-B (OEM) RID Module OEM variant of AirBeep-B Broadcast Remote ID module without built-in battery, designed for permanent installation by drawing power from the drone. For drone manufacturers and integrators embedding RID compliance into their platforms.
• AirBridge FLEET All-in-one drone fleet and flight management SaaS platform providing asset management, real-time flight tracking, mission planning and scheduling, flight log analysis, incident reporting, conformance monitoring, weather insights, and automated strategic deconfliction. Integrates with majority of drone models, trackers, and docking stations. For recreational pilots, enterprise drone operators, and commercial UAS companies.
• AirBridge UTM ASTM F3548-21-compliant Unmanned Traffic Management system for airspace managers, civil aviation authorities, and micro-airspace managers. Provides real-time monitoring of active drones, flight approvals, custom no-fly zone configuration, analytics and reporting, and inter-USS integration. Cloud-hosted or containerized on-premise deployment.
• AirBridge Mobile App Free companion mobile application enabling flight tracking, asset management, mission planning, Bluetooth-enabled RID configuration and Operator ID setup, Open Drone ID scanning, and broadcasting RID telemetry pickup. Available on iOS and Android.
• AirBeep-N (Networked Remote ID) Networked Remote ID (N-RID) device functioning as a Centralized Flight Management System (CFMS) tracker. Enables real-time drone position tracking via web interface and mobile app with conformance monitoring against approved operational volumes.
• AirBridge OS Operational platform serving as the digital coordination layer for multi-aircraft drone operations, bringing together mission planning, airspace awareness, asset and fleet management, and live operational oversight. Supports distributed team operations with remote mission control.
• Professional Services for Regulated Drone Trials End-to-end support services for organizations conducting drone trials in regulated airspace, including permit application assistance, operational oversight, pilot briefings, regulatory compliance guidance, and AirBeep-N conformance monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully distributed 5951 B-RID units to 2764 applicants across Singapore for CAAS compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BCN Drone CenterflagshipTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026Live multi-UAS demonstration at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during CircuitX event. BCN Drone Center hosted the demonstration while Heron AirBridge provided AirBridge OS as the digital coordination layer for interoperable multi-drone operations.
• iROBOTICS Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Strategic Business Alliance MoU signed for joint development, integration, demonstration, and commercial deployment of advanced drone operation solutions. Focus on Japan market with BVLOS operations at Drone Field Kawachi. Heron provides UTM platform and airspace expertise; iROBOTICS provides drone solutions and automation services.
• KYC Asia Pte. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Subsidiary of KYC Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. (Osaka) partnered in Strategic Business Alliance MoU for drone solution commercialization in Japan and Asia-Pacific. Supports market feasibility studies and joint business deployment.
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Heron sponsored a student-led project on mobile tethered UAV & UGV systems for restricted airspace operations, supporting innovation in education and real-world application development.
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025CAAS appointed Heron in April 2025 as the sole distributor for CAAS-approved AirBeep-B B-RID modules in Singapore. Heron successfully completed nationwide distribution from June to November 2025, distributing 5951 units to 2764 applicants.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• DroneDeploy: DroneDeploy offers drone fleet management and analytics software for enterprise operators; comparable to AirBridge FLEET on the enterprise fleet workflow side, though with a stronger inspection/mapping focus.
• Dedrone: Dedrone focuses on airspace security, counter-UAS detection, and drone tracking; adjacent to Heron's Remote ID and UTM products, particularly relevant to security-segment customers Heron targets.
• Iris Automation: Iris Automation provides detect-and-avoid (DAA) technology enabling BVLOS drone operations; adjacent to Heron's BVLOS-grade traffic logic and conformance monitoring capabilities within AirBridge UTM.

Broad incumbents

• Skydio: Skydio is a leading drone manufacturer with growing software/fleet capabilities (including the former Kittyhawk platform); broadly comparable to Heron as a drone platform provider serving enterprise and public safety operators.

Direct peers

• ANRA Technologies: ANRA Technologies is a direct UTM peer offering an airspace management and drone operations platform for CAAs and enterprise operators, competing head-to-head with AirBridge UTM and FLEET in standards-based UTM deployments.
• Airspace Link: Airspace Link offers AirHub Portal and AirHub Skyway for FAA-compliant LAANC, UTM, and drone fleet management; closely comparable to AirBridge FLEET and UTM for enterprise and government customers.
• Skyward (a Verizon company): Skyward, owned by Verizon, provides drone fleet, flight, and airspace management software, directly comparable to AirBridge FLEET for enterprise drone operators needing compliance and BVLOS planning.
• Altitude Angel: Altitude Angel provides a UTM/U-space platform (GuardianUTM) used by aviation authorities and integrators in Europe and beyond; directly comparable to AirBridge UTM as a regulator-grade airspace management solution.
• Unifly: Unifly (a Terra Drone company) provides UTM software for national aviation authorities and drone operators across Europe and Asia; directly comparable to AirBridge UTM as a regulator-facing drone traffic management platform.
• AirMap (now part of Saab): AirMap (acquired by Saab) operates one of the most widely deployed UTM platforms globally, competing with AirBridge UTM in airspace management, flight approvals, and inter-USS integration for CAAs and enterprises.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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