ANRA Technologies has announced today at Airspace World that it has become the first company to be officially certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a U-space Service Provider (USSP). This certification is the first of its kind issued by EASA under its new centralized certification framework and represents a significant step forward in enabling harmonised, scalable drone services across Europe.
“ANRA’s achievement of becoming the first certified U-space Service Provider demonstrates what is possible through rigorous compliance and technical maturity,” said Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA. “It sets the benchmark for others and moves us closer to a safe, secure, and interoperable European U-space ecosystem.”
Over nearly two years, ANRA Technologies has undergone a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation process conducted in partnership with EASA. The process included detailed assessments of safety, cybersecurity, operational readiness, business continuity, U-space service provision, and compliance frameworks.
“This certification is a landmark milestone for our company and for the European drone ecosystem,” said Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies. “We have invested significantly in maturing our European operations, and this process has made us not just a stronger technology company, but a stronger aviation organisation.”
While technology is a core component, the certification goes far beyond software capabilities, says ANRA. It covers areas such as Safety Support Assessments, cyber resilience, incident management, data protection, information security assurance, software assurance, and service oversight, demonstrating ANRA’s complete readiness to safely deploy U-space services at scale.
“We’ve grown tremendously as an organisation during this journey,” said Patricia Garcia Pastor, U-space Certification Manager at ANRA Technologies Spain. “Working closely with EASA, we’ve built robust internal systems and processes that align with the high bar set for U-space safety and reliability. It’s been a challenging but immensely rewarding experience.”
With the certification now in place, ANRA Europe is ready to launch U-space services across multiple European member states. The company is already engaged in discussions with several national regulators and air navigation service providers, and formal announcements are expected soon.
“ANRA’s certification as the first U-space Service Provider under EASA’s new framework reflects a pioneering and highly collaborative effort,” said Stéphane Vaubourg, U-space Project Manager at the EASA. “ANRA demonstrated a deep commitment to meeting the rigorous safety, security, and performance standards required of U-space services. This milestone not only validates their readiness but also sets a strong precedent for future USSP applicants across Europe.”
ANRA’s approval serves as a blueprint for future applicants and helps unlock the full potential of scalable and complex (BVLOS) drones operations across the European Union; and also as a significant step in fulfilling the European Commission’s Drones Strategy 2.0, said ANRA
