Studying, UK: Altitude Angel, the world’s main UTM (Unified Visitors Administration) know-how supplier, is proud to announce it has been awarded a United States patent for its pioneering ground-based detect and keep away from (DAA) know-how, ARROW, the foundational innovation behind the UK’s first drone superhighway.
The newly U.S. patented ARROW system permits drones to securely function Past Visible Line of Sight (BVLOS) with out the necessity for onboard sensors or, critically, visible observers. As a substitute, ARROW leverages a community of strategically positioned ground-based sensors—together with radio frequency detectors and high-resolution cameras. The info collected is then ‘fused’ by means of Altitude Angel’s air visitors administration software program to offer a high-resolution, real-time, airspace image at considerably decrease value and with comparable traits to RADAR.
This ground-breaking know-how permits drones to seamlessly combine into shared airspace with conventional plane, unlocking transformative functions in emergency response, medical logistics, infrastructure inspection, and extra.
Additional, the know-how is designed to offer automated air visitors management to industrial drones who need to use the service, unbiased of different airspace customers: this implies there isn’t a burden on conventional airspace customers, GA pilots, paragliders and the like, to alter their operations or carry new gear.
“Receiving this U.S. patent is a serious milestone for Altitude Angel and a testomony to the ingenuity of our crew,” stated Richard Parker, CEO and founding father of Altitude Angel. “ARROW is not only a know-how – it’s a seismic shift in how we take into consideration airspace entry and drone operations. With this patent, we’re one step nearer to creating scalable, automated drone flight a world actuality, by enabling our companions to licence and deploy their very own scalable infrastructure.”
The U.S. patent strengthens Altitude Angel’s world IP portfolio, which incorporates two UK patents awarded in 2020 – for ARROW, and Battle Decision Service – Tactical, and positions Altitude Angel to broaden the usage of ARROW internationally by enabling trusted, regional, companions to construct their very own infrastructure on which native drone economies could be developed.
Challenge Skyway, a part of Innovate UK’s Future Flight Problem, concluded in January 2025 and was led by Altitude Angel in collaboration with BT and different key companions. The mission demonstrated how ARROW can ship “Separation-as-a-Service,” enabling secure, inclusive, and environment friendly, a number of drone operations (and operators) with out segregating airspace or requiring pricey onboard gear.
The patents affirm Altitude Angel’s dedication, ingenuity and push for innovation, to assist the subsequent era of city air mobility and autonomous aviation.
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