High Lander has achieved received the world's first license from the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) for its Vega UTM, an uncrewed traffic management solution. This development follows the CAAI's recent emergency ruling mandating drones in Israel to continuously broadcast operational data to an approved UTM system.
The CAAI’s decision to require UTM connection for drone flight approvals is unprecedented and positions Vega UTM at the forefront of this new regulatory landscape. High Lander's Vega UTM is a software-only solution that functions like a control tower, monitoring aerial activities in real time within designated regions. This system autonomously manages flight plans, adjusts them as needed, and provides operators with critical airspace data. It integrates with counter-drone systems for non-cooperative target recognition, offering a comprehensive solution for national authorities and businesses.
Drone operators can connect to Vega UTM in three ways: by using drones with built-in Remote-ID, attaching a Remote-ID transmitter to their drones, or connecting through Orion DFM, High Lander’s drone fleet management solution. The Vega UTM system ensures that all operational data, including serial numbers, timestamps, and location, altitude, velocity, and direction, are broadcasted according to ASTM F3411-22a standards.
Alon Abelson, CEO and co-founder of High Lander, sees this as a pivotal moment in global aviation, expecting other regulators worldwide to adopt similar measures. The license allows Vega UTM to manage uncrewed aviation on a national scale, showcasing its monitoring and coordination capabilities.
The CAAI regulation 10916, implemented in November 2023, strictly prohibits flying drones weighing 200 grams or more in very low-level airspace without connection to an authorized UTM network. This regulation also permits the sharing of drone operational data with approved entities like the military, police, and other security forces.
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