SkyGrid and High Lander sign MOU to advance AAM airspace management ecosystem
Questions and Answers:
What is the purpose of the MOU between SkyGrid and High Lander? The agreement aims to explore and develop an airspace management ecosystem that enables safe integration of crewed and uncrewed aircraft, including cargo drones and eVTOL platforms.
What areas will the two companies focus on? The collaboration centers on airspace integration, digital operations, vertiport planning, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks for Advanced Air Mobility.
What technologies do the companies bring to the project? SkyGrid contributes autonomous flight and digital airspace capabilities, while High Lander provides established UAS traffic management and drone fleet technologies.
DUBAI, UAE - SkyGrid, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) third-party service provider in Austin, Texas, and High Lander, a global provider of uncrewed aerial system (UAS) traffic management and drone fleet management solutions in Tel Aviv, Israel, signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2025 Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration will explore the development of an airspace management ecosystem to support the safe integration of crewed and uncrewed aerial vehicles, including cargo drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Under this agreement, the parties will work together to assess AAM-supporting operational environments, focusing on areas such as airspace integration, digital operations, vertiport integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks.
The goal is to develop technology roadmaps, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure plans for AAM operations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. This partnership supports Abu Dhabi's ambition in next-generation aviation and contributes to global advancements in airspace integration and autonomous flight technologies.
"This collaboration represents a significant milestone in shaping the digital foundation of Advanced Air Mobility in the UAE and across the Middle East," said Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid. "Together with High Lander, we're bringing the world closer to a unified vision of safe, scalable, and sustainable airspace integration. By combining SkyGrid's expertise in high-assurance autonomous flight services with High Lander's proven UTM technologies, we can help Abu Dhabi realize its vision of becoming a global leader in next-generation aviation and autonomous transportation."
The companies say that by leveraging SkyGrid's expertise in next-generation digital airspace integration solutions and High Lander's leading UTM technology, the partnership is expected to accelerate AAM adoption in the region and position Abu Dhabi as a global hub for autonomous air transportation.
"This Partnership between High Lander and SkyGrid marks an exciting step forward in advancing a connected and intelligent AAM ecosystem," said Alon Abelson, CEO of High Lander. "Our shared goal is to create a harmonized operational environment where uncrewed and crewed aircraft can coexist safely and efficiently. The UAE's leadership, with the Support of industry giants such as Boeing, and their commitment to innovation make it the perfect environment to demonstrate how automation, data-driven management, and cross-industry collaboration can transform the future of air mobility."
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