SkeyDrone is enhancing its Traffic Information Service (TIS) by integrating real-time traffic data from SafeSky while providing SafeSky with uncrewed aircraft data in return. Used by drone pilots operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), SkeyDrone’s TIS offers a comprehensive situational awareness solution by displaying both crewed and uncrewed traffic.
SafeSky, a leading provider of anti-collision technology, offers an app used by over 85,000 pilots across Europe. This includes pilots of helicopters, gliders, paramotors, paragliders, trikes, and other aircraft, who share real-time in-flight traffic data either through the SafeSky mobile app or via one of the 30 integrated hardware and software solutions. By leveraging the GPS chip in their smartphones, SafeSky pilots transmit their position to others within the SafeSky network.
Many SafeSky pilots fly without a (ADS-B or other) transponder, making their aircraft invisible to traditional surveillance systems. By integrating SafeSky data, SkeyDrone’s TIS gains access to additional flight information, further enriching its traffic picture for lower flying aircraft. This ensures that drone operators are fully equipped to fly BVLOS.
In return, SafeSky is receiving cooperative and non-cooperative uncrewed traffic data from SkeyDrone for flights above 500 feet. This integration enables SafeSky pilots to receive drone activity alerts, enhancing safety for all airspace participants
Tristan Fily, CEO of SafeSky, commented, “This collaboration with SkeyDrone is an important milestone in our mission to make the skies safer for all. By sharing our traffic data, we are providing pilots with a more comprehensive view of the airspace reducing the risk of conflicts between crewed and uncrewed aircraft.”
This collaboration marks an important step towards improving airspace awareness and safety as the skies become increasingly shared between crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
Hendrik-Jan Van Der Gucht, Managing Director of SkeyDrone, added, “We are excited to partner with SafeSky. This data exchange not only improves our Traffic Information Service but also supports the broader goal of safe and efficient airspace integration for both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.”
