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Automated Air Traffic Control Software for Safe Commercial Drone Operations

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Imagine a digital air traffic controller that acts like a smart GPS for drones, automatically steering them away from each other in real-time. Instead of just landing in an emergency when a drone sees an obstacle, this system solves the 'puzzle' of the sky to keep flights moving. It's like adding an invisible safety bubble around every drone to prevent crashes without human help.

By the numbers
97%
Projected increase in drones in circulation
90%
Indirect reduction of carbon footprint
€67,243,000
Projected revenue by 2028
8%
Projected worldwide market share by 2028
The business problem

What needed solving

Current drone traffic systems cannot automatically prevent collisions during autonomous flights, often forcing emergency landings or flight cancellations. This creates safety risks for citizens and limits the economic growth of the drone industry.

The solution

What was built

A Digital Air Traffic Control (ATC) software featuring a mathematical algorithm for automated tactical drone deconfliction.

Audience

Who needs this

UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) providersCommercial drone delivery companiesAutonomous drone fleet operatorsAirport airspace management authorities
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Logistics
enterprise
Target: Last-mile delivery service

If you are a delivery service dealing with the risk of drone collisions during autonomous flights — this project developed a digital ATC software that enables drones to avoid collisions. This allows for safer Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and prevents costly emergency landings.

Agriculture
SME
Target: Precision farming drone operator

If you are a farming operator dealing with inefficient airspace management for crop monitoring — this project developed a tactical deconfliction service that integrates into UTM systems. This ensures business continuity by reducing operation delays and increasing safety for citizens.

Public Safety
mid-size
Target: Urban surveillance provider

If you are a surveillance provider dealing with hazardous near-misses between drones and manned aircraft — this project developed a white-label ATC product that prevents collisions. This technology helps scale the number of drones in the air by up to 97%.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the pricing or cost model for this software?

Based on available project data, the specific cost or price per license is not mentioned, though it is offered as a white-label product for UTM systems.

How does this scale the drone market?

The Digital ATC is projected to increase the number of drones in circulation by 97% by providing efficient air traffic control.

How is the intellectual property licensed?

Based on available project data, the software is designed as a white-label product, allowing other UTM providers to integrate the technology into their own systems.

Does this help with aviation regulations?

Yes, it specifically addresses the safety requirements for autonomous and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights to prevent collisions.

When will the solution be fully deployed?

The project period runs from 2024-09-01 to 2026-08-31, suggesting a development and integration timeline through August 2026.

How does it integrate with existing systems?

The software integrates seamlessly into existing Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems as a white-label component.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single SME, SKYPUZZLER APS from Denmark. With a 100% industry ratio and no university or research partners, the project is purely commercially driven, focusing on rapid market entry and revenue growth rather than academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact SKYPUZZLER APS in Denmark

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for this Digital ATC software.

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