Versaterm Acquires Aloft to Integrate Airspace Intelligence Into Drone Operations Platform
February 21, 2026
Versaterm, a public safety technology company, has acquired Aloft, an FAA-approved Unmanned Service Supplier (USS) that provides real-time airspace intelligence and flight authorization services. Versaterm plans to integrate Aloft’s authorization and compliance capabilities directly into its DroneSense platform to help agencies manage drone operations and FAA approvals within a single workflow.
- Buyers
- Versaterm
- Targets
- Aloft
- Industry
- IT Services
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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