Unifly

Belgium
Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium, 2100

Company profile

Unifly company profile

Unifly's central objective revolves around facilitating the secure and effective integration of drone traffic on a global scale. Our unwavering commitment is to prioritize the safety of all parties engaged in this endeavor. Our ultimate aim is to seamlessly incorporate drones into the global airspace, ensuring their seamless integration into our daily routines. This fundamental aspiration is the driving force behind the establishment of Unifly. Two air traffic controllers harbored a common vision: they observed an increasing presence of drones in the airspace, yet they lacked the means to effectively manage or visualize these unmanned aircraft. The questions arose: How can you spot the drone, and where is its operator? How do you establish a connection with them? This vision led to the birth of Unifly, a collective of aerospace experts who embarked on a mission to create a platform facilitating the secure integration of drones into the airspace. Initially born as a spin-off from VITO, the Flemish institute for technological research, Unifly has since blossomed into the industry's leading innovator in unmanned traffic management technology, earning multiple awards along the way. - Safety is paramount - Research indicates that the drone industry holds the potential for a market valuation of $130 billion. Drones possess the capacity to revolutionize our everyday experiences, yet there exists a critical caveat. Safety stands as an utmost priority and, consequently, emerges as our most pressing concern. Both national aviation authorities and private enterprises confront a paramount inquiry: "How can we guarantee the vigilant oversight of both recreational and commercial drone activities to ensure security?" - Innovation is key - Presently, we find ourselves presented with an extraordinary prospect to influence the airspace of the future. We hold a firm conviction that cooperation and transparency stand as indispensable elements in realizing this vision. This is precisely why Unifly engages in partnerships with numerous research entities and businesses, both within Belgium and on the global stage. Unifly's groundbreaking technology empowers governing bodies, corporations, and vital infrastructure operators to oversee the seamless integration of drones. Our open platform harmonizes the interests of all stakeholders, establishing an air traffic management system for drones that enhances visibility and averts potential collisions.

Business identity

Contact email
[email protected]
Phone number
0032 3 446 01 00
Operating status
Active
Company type
For Profit
Employee range
51-100 employees
Revenue range
$1M-$10M
Founded
2015-08-12

Headquarters

Postal code
2100
Country code
BE
Continent
Europe

Capital profile

Funding and company signals

Funding stage
M And A
Funding rounds
4
Total equity funding
$36.4M
Last funding
Series B / $10.5M / 2022-05-03
Last equity funding
Series B / $10.5M
Investors
6
Lead investors
3
Founders
4
Articles
11
Exited on
2023-08-22

Founders and investors

Founders

Andres Van SwalmHans SchrauwenJürgen VerstaenKoen Meuleman

Lead investors

PMVQbic FundTerra Drone

Investors

DFS Deutsche FlugsicherungPMVQbic FundSFPI-FPIMTerra Drone