Flight Information Management System, Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management System

The Satellite Applications Catapult is procuring a Flight Information Management System (FIMS) and Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management System (UTM) to enable safe integration of drone operations into airspace by facilitating data exchange, flight planning, authorization, and situational awareness between UAS operators, service providers, and air navigation service providers. FIMS acts as a central cloud-based gateway bridging UTM participants with national airspace systems, supporting functions like airspace restrictions, de-confliction, and notifications for beyond visual line-of-sight operations. This aligns with strategic UTM frameworks developed by organizations like FAA, ICAO, and industry to manage low-altitude drone traffic collaboratively without traditional air traffic control.