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Based in Syracuse, New York, Aloft develops drone fleet management, airspace systems, and compliance software for uncrewed aircraft systems across recreational, enterprise, and government sectors. Operating as a Software-as-a-Service provider, the company processes over 80% of all Federal Aviation Administration LAANC airspace authorizations and has facilitated tens of millions of airspace queries for its users. The enterprise platform is backed by notable investors including Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Travelers Insurance, and Bonfire Ventures. After winning a $500,000 investment at the GENIUS NY drone accelerator pitch competition, the business reached a total share capital of $11.8 million. Expanding its global reach in the unmanned traffic management industry, the company was acquired as a wholly-owned subsidiary by Terra Drone Corporation. Originally launched under the name Kittyhawk, Aloft was founded in 2015 by Jon Hegranes and Joshua Ziering.
Aloft has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round.
Aloft has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Aloft Technologies (formerly Kittyhawk) is a leading developer of drone fleet management software and unmanned traffic management (UTM) platforms, providing FAA-approved airspace and fleet management solutions for individual pilots, public safety agencies, enterprises, and developers.[1][2][3][4] The company builds tools like Aloft Air Control for mission planning, LAANC authorizations, risk assessments, and fleet tracking, serving industries such as energy, media, rail, infrastructure, and public safety to solve airspace safety, compliance, and operational scalability challenges in drone operations.[2][4] With strong growth momentum, Aloft powers the world's largest companies scaling drone programs and has secured investments including from Terra Drone to fuel expansion.[1][6]
Founded in 2015 as Kittyhawk in San Francisco, California, Aloft Technologies emerged to address the nascent needs of drone airspace management amid rising commercial drone adoption.[1][6] The company rebranded to Aloft, shifting focus to comprehensive UTM and fleet software while building on early traction as a market leader in drone airspace systems.[1][3] Key pivots include developing FAA-approved platforms and attracting investments like from Terra Drone Corporation, which supported operational expansion and development in advanced air mobility.[6] The team of engineers, designers, and problem-solvers has been driven by a commitment to customer needs, safety, and pioneering new technologies in an evolving industry.[2]
Aloft rides the explosive growth of commercial drone adoption and advanced air mobility (AAM), where regulatory approvals like FAA LAANC and UTM systems are critical enablers for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations and scaled fleets.[1][4][6] Timing is ideal amid market forces like infrastructure inspections, public safety missions, and enterprise drone programs in energy/infrastructure, amplified by investments from global players like Terra Drone signaling international expansion potential.[6] By powering the largest drone operators and integrating local/national airspace data, Aloft influences the ecosystem as a foundational UTM provider, enhancing safety standards and accelerating industry maturity.[2][4]
Aloft is poised for accelerated growth through BVLOS regulatory advancements, AAM infrastructure buildout, and global drone market expansion, leveraging its FAA leadership and recent funding for product enhancements and international reach.[1][6] Trends like AI-driven autonomy, enterprise fleet scaling, and urban air mobility will shape its trajectory, potentially evolving Aloft into a dominant global UTM platform influencing airspace standards. As drone operations integrate with national air traffic, Aloft's safety-first, scalable software positions it to power mission-critical flights worldwide, fulfilling its origins as a drone airspace pioneer.[2][4]
Aloft has raised $20.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $20.0M Series A in October 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | $20M Series A | — | 1984 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Emergence Capital, Fifth Wall, Jeff Richards, Christian Bach, 01 Advisors, 75 & Sunny, Acrew Capital, Amit Agarwal, Convective Capital, CRV, DST Global, Eric WU, Magma Partners, Partech Ventures, Sahin Boydas, Sequoia Capital, Treble Capital, Tushar Garg | Announced |
Aloft has raised $20.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Aloft's investors include 1984 Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Emergence Capital, Fifth Wall, Jeff Richards, Christian Bach, 01 Advisors, 75 & Sunny, Acrew Capital, Amit Agarwal, Convective Capital, CRV.
