Altitude Angel was recently awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its ARROW ground-based detect and avoid (DAA) technology.
The ARROW system utilizes ground-based sensors placed in specific areas to monitor airspace, providing real-time data for safe drone operations without costly onboard sensors.
The patented technology could offer the U.S. a roadmap for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone flights, particularly in rural states where BVLOS operations could enhance logistics and emergency response.
The UK's Project Skyway demonstrated the effectiveness of ARROW technology in creating a national drone corridor, indicating a potential blueprint for the U.S. to follow in integrating drones into its airspace.