Terra Drone Corporation, a leading drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology company headquartered in Japan, is pleased to announce that its group company and a global leader in UAS Traffic Management (UTM) solutions, Unifly,has completed the validation of “Well Clear Requirements” for drone Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems. This work was conducted under research project “A68” of the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) , a drone safety research consortium supported by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Note 1).

In this project, Unifly provided its UTM system during drone simulations and flight testing. Through this initiative, Unifly demonstrated that UTM can effectively support drone Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems and contributed to building a robust technical foundation for improving DAA performance requirements in Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and high-density environments. Based on the data validated through this project, it is expected that efforts by aviation authorities and relevant organizations toward future regulatory development and low-altitude airspace integration will be accelerated.

For more details, please visit the link below:
URL: https://www.unifly.aero/unifly-concludes-contribution-to-faa-assure-a68-project-on-detect-and-avoid-well-clear-requirements/

Editor’s Note

Note 1 Related Press Release: https://terra-drone.net/global/2024/05/23/terra-drones-group-company-unifly-selected-to-support-faa-project-assure-in-validating-small-unmanned-aircraft-systems-suas-detect-and-avoid-daa-well-clear-requirements/

About Unifly NV

Unifly is a leading aviation tech company dedicated to enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous aviation with cutting-edge technology. The Unifly platform acts as a crucial bridge within the UAS ecosystem, enabling the safe and secure integration of next-generation aircraft into the airspace. By digitizing and automating traffic management and integrating seamlessly with drones and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Unifly addresses the exponential growth in air traffic expected in the coming decades. The company has a proven track record of implementing more than ten commercial UTM deployments, establishing it as a world leader in this industry.
For more information, please visit the website at Unifly.aero or contact us at [email protected].

About Terra Drone Corporation

Terra Drone Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is a global leader in drone and Advanced  Air Mobility (AAM) solutions. Dedicated to the mission of “Unlock ‘X’ Dimensions”, the company is committed to creating a prosperous future by “crossing” bridges—integrating diverse fields to foster innovation and find solutions. Specializing in surveying, inspections, agriculture, and UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Terra Drone serves industries such as oil and gas, construction, chemicals, energy, and agriculture. 

With a portfolio of over 3,000 completed projects worldwide, Terra Drone has achieved significant milestones in the drone operations field. In July 2023, the company acquired a majority stake in Unifly, a world-leading provider of UTM platform, with deployments in over eight countries, followed by an investment in U.S.-based Aloft Technologies in February 2024, further expanding its capabilities in UTM.Terra Drone was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (Stock Code: 278A) on November 29, 2024. It also secured top spot in Global Drone Service Provider Rankings for 2024. Furthermore, at the Japan Startup Awards 2025 hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Terra Drone was honored with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Award in recognition of its initiatives addressing social challenges in the infrastructure and transportation sector.

Recognized by Drone Industry Insights as one of the top three industrial drone service providers globally for five consecutive years, Terra Drone aims to build the digital infrastructure necessary to unlock the full potential of drones and AAM solutions. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.terra-drone.net