Versaterm Acquires Aloft to Integrate Airspace Intelligence Into Drone Operations Platform

Terra Drone Invests in Aloft Technologies

March 19, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Japan-based Terra Drone has invested in Aloft Technologies, becoming Aloft's largest shareholder and making the company an affiliate. The deal gives Terra Drone a foothold in the U.S. market and aims to accelerate global UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) development by combining Aloft's FAA-approved LAANC and fleet-management platform with Terra Drone's AAM capabilities.

Versaterm Acquires DroneSense

July 30, 2025

Software

Versaterm, a global public safety software provider, has acquired DroneSense, a drone operations software company that enables public safety agencies to run Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. The acquisition integrates DroneSense’s hardware‑agnostic drone management platform into Versaterm’s CAD and incident command systems to expand operational capabilities, improve situational awareness and accelerate drone deployment within emergency response workflows.

Versa Integrity Group Acquires Avion Solutions' Commercial UAS Operations

January 25, 2022

Industrial Services

Versa Integrity Group, a Dorilton Capital-backed industrial inspection services platform, has acquired the commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations ("Avion Commercial") of Avion Solutions. Avion Commercial — based in Huntsville, Alabama — provides drone imagery, inspection, data collection, and training services; Avion Solutions will retain its government services business. The deal expands Versa's non-destructive testing and inspection capabilities by adding unmanned aerial inspection services.

Sensofusion Acquires Atol Aviation

April 2, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Finnish defense technology company Sensofusion has completed a strategic acquisition of Finnish aircraft manufacturer Atol Aviation. The deal adds aircraft and unmanned aircraft manufacturing expertise and production capacity, enabling Sensofusion to bring air-to-ground surveillance systems to market, with aircraft platforms planned to be manufactured at a former Finnish air force base in Halli.

Permira Makes Minority Growth Investment in Versaterm

August 5, 2025

Software

Funds advised by Permira have made a strategic minority growth investment in Versaterm, a Banneker Partners portfolio company that provides public safety software. The investment will fund product and technology development, accelerate market expansion, and support Versaterm's AI-driven roadmap and M&A strategy.

Versaterm Acquires Integrated Computer Systems (ICS)

April 11, 2024

Software

Versaterm, a global public safety solutions provider based in Ottawa, has acquired McKinney, Texas–based Integrated Computer Systems (ICS), maker of the Athena Public Safety Suite (CAD, ICC, RMS, MDC). The acquisition expands Versaterm's CAD and RMS product portfolio and strengthens its public safety ecosystem to serve agencies of all sizes.