Indra Group acquires Altitude Angel's GuardianUTM platform and leads the global drone traffic market

 

 

 

 

Indra Group absorbs GuardianUTM's assets to complete its unmanned navigation ecosystem

 

Indra Group has closed a strategic agreement with the British firm Altitude Angel for the acquisition of the assets of GuardianUTMits modular unmanned air traffic management platform. This operation allows the Spanish company to complete its portfolio of technological solutions, integrate a mobile application with hundreds of thousands of users, and strengthen its position in United Kingdom, a key market within its strategic plan.

 

The integration of this technology responds to the need to manage the growing segment of UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management), driven by the global demand for services using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS) for logistics, surveillance and transportation.

 

A comprehensive solution with new monetization models

 

The platform acquired by Indra GroupThe cloud-based service offers advanced flight planning, approval, and airspace conflict resolution services. However, the operation's differentiating value lies in its ability to offer a focused approach end-to-end which includes the monetization of airspace.

 

Through this technology, Indra Group introduces a business model of services per flightThis will allow airports, air navigation service providers (ANSPs), and landowners to charge for approval or access to their airspace, based on usage time and the number of operations performed.

 

Additionally, the agreement includes the "Drone Assist" mobile application, designed for pilots and operators, which significantly expands the user base and reach of the solutions. Indra Group in the civil and commercial market.

 

Key figures for the operation and market presence

 

The acquisition brings not only technology, but also a consolidated market share. The relevant details of the integration are provided below. GuardianUTM and the expansion in the United Kingdom:

 

Concept	Details and Data
Buyer	Indra Group
Seller	Altitude Angel (United Kingdom).
Acquired Assets	Consumer Relations Platform GuardianUTM, “Drone Assist” App, eCommerce modules.
Integrated Customer Base	64 airports and major ANSPs in Europe and Asia.
Direct Users	More than 350.000 users.
Previous Acquisitions in the UK	ParkAir, MicroNav, Global ATS.

 

Strategic consolidation in the United Kingdom

 

This purchase aligns with the Strategic Plan Leading the Future of the company, reinforcing its presence in United Kingdom. Indra Group has made constant moves in this strategic region in recent years, adding companies such as ParkAir, MicroNav y Global ATScreating a robust technological hub for air traffic.

 

As explained Víctor Martínez, general manager of ATM of Indra Group"With this acquisition, we are preparing for continued growth in the future and strengthening our position among the leading companies in the field of unmanned traffic management, with significant growth potential in the coming years. Furthermore, we are continuing to reinforce our presence in the United Kingdom, a key market."

 

Forecasts indicate that the UTM segment will experience accelerated growth by 2028. The safe integration of drones into airspace requires systems capable of identifying them and managing their mobility, a capability that Indra Group It now ensures this with its renewed portfolio.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about acquiring GuardianUTM

 

• What advantages does GuardianUTM bring to Indra? It allows us to offer a complete solution that ranges from U-Space flight planning to a mobile app for pilots and airspace usage fee collection systems.
• How does this operation affect the British market? It strengthens the position of Indra Group in the United Kingdom by acquiring technology from a local firm (Altitude Angel), adding to previous purchases in the country's aviation sector.
• Why is the UTM sector important? It is vital for managing drone traffic, whose use will skyrocket in surveillance and transportation industries by 2028, requiring secure control and access systems.