Frequentis, an Austrian aviation technology specialist, has been selected by Oro Navigacija, Lithuania's air navigation service provider, to deploy its unmanned traffic management (UTM) system. The aim is to seamlessly integrate drone traffic into Lithuania's airspace, which is experiencing increasing congestion as low-altitude drones coexist with traditional aircraft such as planes and helicopters.
The adoption of Frequentis' UTM solution in Lithuania aligns with similar initiatives underway in neighboring countries such as Norway and Estonia, as well as other Baltic and Nordic nations that are integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into their airspace. These efforts are also part of the broader collaboration between Frequentis and Lithuania in developing common regional UTM systems, as demonstrated in the Gulf of Finland U-space drone trials.
As part of the agreement, Frequentis will provide Oro Navigacija with its comprehensive range of UTM technologies. This includes the Common Information Services capability, which enables real-time shared situational awareness and information exchange across Lithuania's airspace. Additionally, Frequentis will supply its cloud-based UTM Airspace Manager and Operation Manager applications, allowing both traditional aircraft pilots and drone operators to log, manage, and visualize flight plans and requests. The Frequentis UTM solution fully complies with national and European Union U-space regulations that Lithuania is obligated to follow.
Frequentis and Oro Navigacija intend to leverage their operational and domain-specific expertise to integrate the growing number of aviation stakeholders into the system. Initially, the focus will be on enabling emergency services, infrastructure inspectors, and other safety-critical operators to utilize the system as needed.
"Drones are increasingly being utilized to support industries, infrastructure, and emergency services," says Thomas Pilsl, Vice President of New Market Solutions at Frequentis. "Frequentis is working with organizations to enhance their technical capabilities, ensuring the safe and efficient introduction of drones by facilitating seamless information exchange among all relevant stakeholders."
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