Airservices Australia Announces First UAS Service Suppliers
Airservices Announce UAS Suppliers – Airservices Australia has taken a major step in integrating drones into national airspace. It has announced the first round of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Suppliers (USS) to connect with the new Flight Information Management System (FIMS). This system will allow drones and other uncrewed aircraft to operate safely alongside traditional aircraft.
Who Are the First Suppliers? Airservices Announce UAS Suppliers
Following a Request for Proposal in late 2024, Airservices has selected three suppliers to take part in the first phase of FIMS integration:
AvSoft – An Australian-owned and operated company.
Yarra Drones – Another Australian provider specialising in drone technology.
OneSky – A U.S.-based company offering airspace management solutions.
These companies will collaborate with Airservices to connect their platforms with FIMS and support the growth of safe, efficient airspace.
What is the FIMS? Flight Information Management System
FIMS is at the core of Australia’s Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) ecosystem. It enables real-time data sharing between:
Air traffic control
Traditional aircraft
Uncrewed airspace users
With an estimated 60 million drones expected to fly in Australian airspace by 2043, strong industry partnerships will be critical. The goal is to create a harmonised airspace where crewed and uncrewed aircraft can operate safely and efficiently.
Preparing for the Future
FIMS is set to go live in late 2025. In the lead-up, these partnerships will help shape digital UTM solutions for drone operators. As suppliers integrate their platforms with FIMS, they will contribute to the future of air traffic management.
The USS onboarding and integration process is supported by:
This process includes end-to-end testing to ensure that technical and regulatory requirements are met. It also empowers the growing uncrewed aviation sector to operate with confidence.
A Major Milestone for Australian Aviation
Luke Gumley, Head of Transformation, Uncrewed Services Integration at Airservices Australia, welcomed the first cohort of USS partners.
“We’re thrilled to be supporting the first UAS Service Suppliers. OneSky, AvSoft, and Yarra Drones bring invaluable expertise and experience,” Luke said.
“We look forward to welcoming more USS providers in the next onboarding rounds. The work we do now will pave the way for future integration.”
Australia is positioning itself as a leader in UTM innovation. With strong policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry collaboration, the country is building a future-ready airspace for drones and emerging aviation technologies.
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