The DroneUp Utah DOT partnership was announced recently, signifying a significant step forward in advanced air mobility (AAM). This collaboration will see DroneUp, a renowned drone service provider and autonomous drone delivery platform, join forces with the Utah Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group. The group’s purpose is to study and strategize on AAM policies. This partnership will bring numerous benefits, such as economic growth, connecting underserved communities, and reducing carbon emissions. The DroneUp Utah DOT partnership will also leverage DroneUp’s Airspace Solutions to ensure safe and effective drone operations in the state.
DroneUp Partners with Utah Department of Transportation
Virginia Beach, Va., October 25, 2022 – DroneUp, LLC, an autonomous drone delivery platform and leading drone services provider, today announced it joined the Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group. The objectives of this group are to study and strategize on policies around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
Benefits of Advanced Air Mobility
AAM has the potential to unlock the key benefits for Utah, including economic growth; connecting underserved communities; providing safe, quiet, affordable transportation of goods; offering life-saving technology; and reducing carbon emissions. Members of the AAM include the Utah legislature; the Utah business community; local city planners and sub-groups, MPOs (metropolitan planning organizations), Utah economic development organizations, academia, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers); and service providers.
DroneUp’s Airspace Solutions
As drone flight volume increases, safely managing flights is beyond human scale and requires an automated system to plan, request clearance, and factor in potential hazards and airspace restrictions. DroneUp’s Airspace Solutions advance safety for operations while also providing advantages for other drone operators to publish their flight plans, promoting uniform safety.
Quotes from DroneUp and Utah Department of Transportation
“DroneUp’s extensive experience in enterprise services, delivery services, and Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) airspace solutions will bring insights to AAM with regards to drone service provider operations, as well as meeting the challenges of air traffic management. This is hugely important to us as we seek to make Utah a pioneer and capture the operational, societal, and economic benefits of unmanned aircraft systems,” said Jared Esselman, A.A.E. Aeronautics Director.
“The State of Utah, facing significant population growth, is forward-looking and innovative in using drones to help address getting fewer cars on the road. We’re pleased to partner with and bring drone experience to such a progressive state,” said Greg James, Head of Business Development and Sales at DroneUp.
About DroneUp
DroneUp is an American technology company that combines airspace solutions, software applications, analytics platforms, and a trusted team of industry leaders to help companies operate at scale with drone innovation.
In 2021, DroneUp received a significant investment from the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc. DroneUp was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
DroneUp Media Contact: Jason Ouellette | Escalate PR | DroneUp@EscalatePR.com
Question & Answer
What does the partnership between DroneUp and Utah Department of Transportation entail?
The partnership between DroneUp and Utah Department of Transportation involves joining the Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group to study and strategize on policies related to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
What are some benefits of Advanced Air Mobility for Utah?
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) can bring economic growth, connect underserved communities, provide safe transportation of goods, offer life-saving technology, and reduce carbon emissions for Utah.
How do DroneUp’s Airspace Solutions contribute to safe drone operations?
DroneUp’s Airspace Solutions help manage drone flights safely by providing an automated system to plan, request clearance, and consider potential hazards and airspace restrictions, advancing safety for operations.
