Aloft Technologies, Inc., the leading drone fleet and airspace management company, is delighted to announce a pioneering partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s leading program supporting the use of small, uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) by public safety and emergency response organizations.
This ground-breaking collaboration will see Aloft providing complimentary access to Aloft Geo (geo.aloft.ai) to all public safety agencies nationwide, allowing them to publish safety data directly to the Aloft platform, including B4UFLY. This vital integration means that in real-time, first responders and public safety officials will gain direct access to enhance safety, compliance, and shared situational awareness across their jurisdictions.
Jon, the Founder and CEO of Aloft, underlines the significance of this partnership, “At Aloft, our dedication to safety has always been a top priority. By providing free access to Aloft Geo, we enable the brave men and women operating drones in emergency response and mission-critical scenarios to increase safety and situational awareness. This isn’t just about enhancing technology; it’s about affecting real-world safety and positively impacting lives.”
Chief Charles Werner (Ret.) and director of DRONERESPONDERS, said, “DRONERESPONDERS is excited for this Aloft partnership to provide this free airspace situational awareness tool – Aloft Geo, which will enhance safety and improved operational coordination by allowing public safety to publish air and ground advisories.”
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About DRONERESPONDERS:
DRONERESPONDERS is a non-profit program of AIRT, supporting the use of small, uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) by public safety and emergency response organizations worldwide.
About Aloft Technologies:
Aloft Technologies, Inc. is the leading drone fleet and airspace management company, providing enterprise services to recreational, commercial, government, and law enforcement customers. Aloft’s patented dynamic airspace platform powers the Aloft UTM and has grown to power over 80% of all drone airspace authorizations since its founding in 2015.
For more information, please visit www.aloft.ai or www.droneresponders.org.
For more information on how to get started with Aloft Geo, click here.
Jon Hegranes - Aloft CEO
Jon is the Founder & CEO of Aloft, the market leader in drone airspace systems & UTM technologies. Aloft’s patented technology is used in today’s leading recreational, enterprise, and government drone applications.
Jon is a certified commercial drone pilot as part of FAA Part 107, the founder of the Drone Advisory Council, and is an active member of other industry groups, including GUTMA, NBAA Emerging Tech, the FAA’s Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee (AAAC) and working groups, and is a founding member and data working group chair of the FAA Drone Safety Team. He’s a self-taught iOS developer, writes about drone topics for technology news outlets including VentureBeat, TechCrunch, and Forbes, and regularly speaks at industry events such as Commercial UAV Expo, 2B Ahead Future Congress, and DJI AirWorks. Jon graduated from TCU with a major in finance and received his MBA from Thunderbird Global School of Management (ASU). Jon has served on multiple FAA Advisory and Rulemaking Committees (ARCs), including drone detection, counter UAS, and Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS).