Aloft Wins FAA Approval for B4UFLY Services

Aloft Technologies, Inc. (www.aloft.ai), the market leader in drone fleet and airspace management announced today that it won FAA approval for B4UFLY services. As the #1 provider of LAANC airspace authorizations for hobbyists and professionals alike, Aloft further demonstrates its commitment to creating innovative tools for drone operators, the largest user base of the National Airspace System (NAS).

From 2019 to 2023, Aloft engaged in an exclusive public-private partnership with the FAA to rebuild the B4UFLY application. Over those five years, B4UFLY powered over 30 million airspace safety checks, significantly driving compliance and safety among recreational flyers and Part 107 pilots.

“Our mission at Aloft has always been to innovate and provide airspace solutions that enable flight,” said Jon Hegranes, CEO and Founder of Aloft. “Becoming an FAA-approved provider for B4UFLY services is a testament to our ongoing commitment to enhancing safety and compliance in the skies. We’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the NAS.”

Looking ahead, Aloft plans to continue innovating on the Air Aware platform by integrating new mapping features and introducing LAANC functionality. This evolution will provide individual drone pilots with a comprehensive set of tools for safe and compliant flight operations, all within a single, user-friendly application. This will position Air Aware as our dedicated platform for individual drone pilots, with Aloft’s Air Control platform for advanced fleet and airspace management continuing to serve our enterprise and government customers.

As Aloft becomes FAA-approved to provide B4UFLY services, Aloft is continuing its partnership with Pilot Institute, the leading FAA TRUST provider, serving as the title sponsor of the Air Aware application. This collaboration ensures that pilots have access to essential educational resources and tools necessary for responsible drone operations. We’ll continue to add educational content and resources for pilots to learn how to navigate the NAS safely and compliantly.

For users requiring LAANC services, Aloft remains the #1 FAA-approved LAANC provider, having processed over 1.5 million airspace authorizations. Both recreational flyers and Part 107 pilots can utilize Aloft’s Air Control applications for seamless LAANC authorizations, simplifying access to controlled airspace.

About Aloft

Aloft Technologies is the industry’s leading provider of drone airspace systems, dedicated to enhancing safety and compliance within the National Airspace System. With innovative solutions like Air Aware and Air Control, Aloft’s UTM platform empowers pilots, enterprises, and government agencies to navigate the skies safely and efficiently.

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