Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), in collaboration with Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), has awarded ANRA Technologies the contract to design and deploy the Emirate’s next-generation unmanned aircraft system traffic management (UTM) platform. This will establish one of the most advanced digital airspace management systems in the world, providing the foundation for safe, scalable, and innovative unmanned aircraft operations across the Dubai Control Traffic Area (CTA), said ANRA.
At the core of the programme is ANRA’s US-based UTM platform, a production-grade software system trusted globally to integrate drones and advanced aerial vehicles into complex airspace, said the company in a press release. “The platform will empower Dubai to authorize flights, monitor real-time airspace activity, detect and resolve conflicts, and coordinate seamlessly with critical stakeholders and commercial UAS operators.”
Dubai’s UTM Platform comprises several services. The integrated digital airspace picture is a fusion of radar, weather, NOTAM, and live drone tracking into a unified, real-time operational view. Advanced operator tools include flight approvals, dynamic airspace management, strategic conflict detection, and emergency coordination powered by ANRA’s software suite. Seamless connectivity will allow for robust, high-availability data exchange between authorities, operators, and cloud-based services. And the future-ready design will allow for scalable architecture that can evolve to support counter-drone solutions, advanced analytics, with the ability to expand to support urban air mobility (UAM) and ultimately integration with air traffic management (ATM).
The project will be delivered through a phased deployment approach, ensuring early capabilities are available while enabling continual enhancements over time. To support long-term success, ANRA will establish a dedicated presence in Dubai to provide ongoing expertise and ensure seamless operations.
“This project represents a major step forward in enabling safe and efficient drone operations in Dubai’s Control Traffic Area (CTA),” said H.E. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of DAEP. “The system will provide Dubai with the digital infrastructure to lead in unmanned aviation and ensure stakeholder collaboration from day one.”
“Dubai’s sky is embarking on a new era of innovative solutions,” said H.E. Ibrahim Ahli, CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services. “Dubai Air Navigation Services is honoured to be at the forefront of this transformation, which will facilitate Dubai’s development and expansion. We are deploying a UTM system of the highest standard, which will guarantee the most stringent safety and efficiency standards. This is Dubai’s dedication to influencing the future of aviation.
“We are honored to deliver this transformative project for Dubai,” said Amit Ganjoo, Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies. “Dubai’s forward-thinking approach sets a global standard for drone integration. By combining Dubai’s vision with ANRA’s proven UTM technology, this initiative will not only transform local airspace management but also serve as a blueprint for the wider Middle East and beyond.”
