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Airwayz, an AI-based unmanned traffic management company, has released a new version of its Dynamic UTM service and was awarded a research contract under the third round of the Israel National Drone Initiative (INDI3) research programs.
The new version introduces significant advancements in automation, intelligence and efficiency, providing clearer situational awareness, mitigating air risks and reducing the cognitive workload for airspace managers and drone operators, the company said.
“With the new version of the Dynamic UTM, we’ve refined intelligence, usability and automation to deliver real operational value — from planning and approval to execution and debriefing — while paving the way toward autonomous airspace management of the future,” said Yair Yosef, co-founder and chief product officer of Airwayz.
The updated system enhances workflow efficiency, communication across airspace layers and data-driven decision-making, enabling authorities to manage more missions simultaneously, safely and with greater precision, the company said.
It now provides periodic analytics and insights for authorities such as ports, airports and airspace regulators — offering visibility into trends like traffic density, mission types and operational loads. These insights support resource planning, safety strategies and potential future monetization models. Data is compiled periodically, such as monthly or at customized intervals, turning operational data into actionable intelligence.
The updated interface and AI-driven logic provide a more intuitive experience that enhances situational awareness and decision confidence, enabling users to focus on outcomes rather than system complexity, Airwayz said.
The company also upgraded its Airwayz Airplan platform, the mission management tool for drone operators.
New features include an improved drone database that speeds up flight request submissions, improves UTM communication and delivers more accurate mission statistics; duplicate flight requests that replicate recurring missions in seconds, saving more than 75% of submission time; and updates to existing flights that allow real-time changes to active or scheduled missions without cancellation.
The company’s next evolution will focus on “democratizing tactical airspace command and control,” extending from strategic oversight to mission-level defense and security.
The company also was awarded a grant to research UTM technologies and procedures as part of the INDI project, a joint venture led by the Israel Innovation Authority and partnering agencies.
