Middle East: “ANRA Technologies Appointed to Develop Landmark UTM System for Safe, Seamless Drone Traffic Coordination”
Kudos to U.S-based ANRA Technologies who has been appointed by the Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), in collaboration with Air Navigation Services, to develop a landmark UTM system for safe and seamless drone traffic coordination around the city’s sky, reports a press release.
This groundbreaking initiative places Dubai at the forefront of global efforts to integrate AAM into urban airspace, while opening the door for widespread commercial services around the UAE and then the Middle East.
The initiative will establish one of the most advanced digital airspace management systems in the world across the Dubai Control Traffic Area (CTA).
At the core of the program is ANRA’s global-leading UTM platform, a production-grade software system that integrates drones and advanced air mobility craft into a complex airspace. The platform will empower Dubai to authorise flights; monitor real-time airspace activity; detect and resolve conflicts; and coordinate easily with stakeholders and commercial UAS operators.
Key Capabilities of Dubai’s UTM Platform
: Integrated Digital Airspace Picture – Fusion of radar, weather, NOTAM and live drone tracking into a unified, real-time operational view.
: Advanced Operator Tools – Flight approvals, dynamic airspace management, strategic conflict detection and emergency coordination powered by ANRA’s software suite.
: Seamless Connectivity – Robust, high-availability data exchange between authorities, operators and cloud-based services.
: Future-Ready Design – Scalable architecture that can evolve to support counter-drone solutions, advanced analytics, with the ability to expand to support Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and ultimately integration with Air Traffic Management (ATM).
H.E. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of DAEP, commented, “The system will provide Dubai with the digital infrastructure to lead in unmanned aviation and ensure stakeholder collaboration from day one.”
H.E. Ibrahim Ahli, CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services, added, “We are deploying a UTM system of the highest standard, which will guarantee the most stringent safety and efficiency standards. This is Dubai’s dedication to influencing the future of aviation.”
The release states, “The project will be delivered through a phased deployment approach, ensuring early capabilities are available while enabling continual enhancements over time. To support long-term success, ANRA is to establish a dedicated presence in Dubai to provide ongoing expertise and ensure flawless operations.”
It continues, “This collaboration marks a defining milestone in aviation’s digital transformation. Together, Dubai and ANRA are creating one of the world’s most advanced UTM platforms, establishing a benchmark for safe, efficient and scalable drone integration into urban airspaces.”
Amit Ganjoo
Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies, remarked, “Dubai’s forward-thinking approach sets a global standard for drone integration. This program will not only transform local airspace management, but also serve as a blueprint for the wider Middle East and beyond.”
ANRA Technologies, is viewed as a global leader in advanced UTM solutions, bringing proven expertise from deployments across Europe, Asia and the United States.
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