About us

The InterUSS Platform is a Linux Foundation Project bringing together top industry innovators and international regulatory bodies to develop open-source solutions that facilitate operations and communication between uncrewed aircraft.

The mission of the InterUSS Platform, an initiative by the Linux Foundation, is to enhance communication and collaboration within the drone industry through open-source implementations and industry partnerships. The platform focuses on developing interoperable solutions for UTM/U-space to ensure safe, efficient, scalable and coordinated drone operations. By enabling seamless communication and data exchange between different USS/USSP and supporting regulatory and industry compliance, the platform aims to improve overall airspace management and foster innovation in the drone sector.

The InterUSS Platform is dedicated to advancing safer and more efficient drone operations. Industry and regulators collaborate to create open-source solutions that allow different service providers to share information seamlessly. 

The goal is to ensure that drones can operate in a coordinated, scalable way, helping modernise airspace management and unlock innovation for businesses and communities across the globe, by sharing best practices.

The InterUSS Platform is committed to transparency and collaboration. The development of its solutions is guided by the following pillars:

• Integrity and Trust: Aviation demands the highest standards of reliability and safety. InterUSS upholds these principles by ensuring rigorous peer reviews, robust testing, and a culture of accountability.
• Open Source Excellence: As an initiative of the Linux Foundation, we champion the use of open-source tools to foster interoperability, accessibility, and innovation. Open source enables collaboration across industry stakeholders, reducing barriers to adoption and ensuring flexibility for diverse use cases.
• Checks and Balances: InterUSS’ multi-layered approach ensures quality and compliance. Through ongoing peer reviews, industry-standard testing, and close alignment with regulatory requirements, InterUSS maintains the reliability of its solutions.
• Aviation Expertise: The Platform can count on the expertise of its members and the Advisory Council, featuring aviation experts , regulatory professionals, and technology pioneers. This expertise ensures that every tool and solution developed is informed by the unique needs and challenges of uncrewed aviation.

The InterUSS Platform is transforming how the drone ecosystem collaborates and operates, delivering measurable benefits to stakeholders:

• Enhanced Safety: By facilitating communication and data sharing among UTM/U-space systems, the tools contribute to safer airspace operations and minimize the risk of conflicts and accidents.
• Scalability and Efficiency: The products empower regulators and service providers to manage increasingly complex drone operations without compromising efficiency.
• Cost and Time Savings: By standardizing testing, onboarding, certification, and system updates,  operational costs for USSPs and regulatory bodies are reduced, making the deployment of drone operations easier.
• Innovation and Growth: Open-source collaboration fosters technological advancements and enables the industry to address emerging challenges effectively.
• Unified Global Standards: The Platform’s commitment to interoperability lays the foundation for a more integrated and harmonized global airspace, supporting the safe and efficient use of drones worldwide.

In the coming years, the InterUSS Platform aims to expand our support of the US UTM Implementation as it grows nationally in the US and standardize the use of automated testing across the EU for certified USSPs and Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs). We also expect to continue to contribute to an open ecosystem in regions like Australia and beyond. Our goals include streamlining the onboarding of new USSPs into the U-space airspace system, facilitating certification processes, and enhancing oversight. Additionally, we seek to support USSPs through system changes and updates. By achieving these objectives, we aim to significantly improve safety, reduce operational costs, and ensure a more efficient and unified U-space system.