Thales to build drone traffic management platform for Singapore

- The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales, as the leading partner in a consortium with Deeeplabs, a contract to deliver a portal for the approval and tracking of all unmanned aircraft (UA) operations in Singapore. 

- The solution will combine Thales’ aviation expertise with strong local digital and cloud capabilities to support the development of Singapore’s national drone ecosystem. 

 

CAAS has awarded Thales, as the leading partner in a consortium with Singapore-based Deeeplabs, a contract to deliver an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) traffic management (UTM) system based on the TopSky - AstraUTM platform. Deeeplabs will support deployment and operational services. 

Source: Thales. From left: Keith Huang, Deputy Director (Unmanned Sys Tech, Engineering & Planning), CAAS; Tan Chun Wei, Director (Unmanned Systems Technology, Engineering & Planning), CAAS; Emily Tan, CEO and Country Director, Thales in Singapore; and Ludovic Lang, Director Unmanned Traffic Management and Digital Aviation, Thales.
Source: Thales. From left: Keith Huang, Deputy Director (Unmanned Sys Tech, Engineering & Planning), CAAS; Tan Chun Wei, Director (Unmanned Systems Technology, Engineering & Planning), CAAS; Emily Tan, CEO and Country Director, Thales in Singapore; and Ludovic Lang, Director Unmanned Traffic Management and Digital Aviation, Thales.

The system will provide an integrated, one-stop portal for the secure, scalable approval and tracking of all unmanned aircraft (UA) operations in Singapore. The portal is expected to streamline application processes, improve regulatory approvals processing time and enhance situational awareness to support the growing number of drone operations while maintaining the highest levels of aviation safety.

The UTM system will play a key role in Singapore’s unmanned aircraft industry, supporting industries including logistics, infrastructure inspection, maritime operations, emergency response, and urban mobility. 

“The development of a trusted drone ecosystem will enhance public safety and position Singapore as a global leader in advanced air mobility. This project underscores Singapore’s leadership in aviation innovation and digital transformation. With Thales Singapore leading the consortium with Deeeplabs, we are proud to address CAAS’ specific needs by building local capabilities,” said Emily Tan, Chief Executive and Country Director, Thales Singapore.

“By combining global aviation expertise with our strong local engineering capabilities, we look forward to supporting the deployment and operations of a world-class UTM platform that will enable the safe growth of Singapore’s drone ecosystem and industry,” commented Dex Lim, MD, Deeeplabs.

According to Thales, the contract further reinforces its leadership in unmanned air traffic management and advanced air mobility solutions, following the integration of AstraUTM into its portfolio in 2024, and its subsequent deployment across multiple countries. 

TopSky - AstraUTM integrates advanced flight management with digital regulatory services to support the entire lifecycle of drone operations. This platform enables key functions such as operator and drone registration, digital flight planning and authorisation, and real-time monitoring of drone operations.

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