FastSky provides a satellite‑based, data‑first air traffic control platform that digitally links aircraft, drones, rockets and ground vehicles to a centralized network. It automatically generates optimized routes using real‑time traffic and weather data, delivering one‑tap acceptance to pilots' electronic flight bags and integrating directly with autopilot systems, while its GAMA system offers surface surveillance and secure communication for airport ground movements.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current air traffic control relies on voice-based, sequential communications that are slow, prone to human error, and costly to operate, especially as airspace becomes more congested with aircraft, drones, and rockets.
Solution
FastSky offers a satellite‑based, data‑first ATC platform that digitally connects aircraft, drones, rockets, and ground vehicles to a global network. The system automatically generates optimized route suggestions using real‑time traffic and weather data and delivers them to pilots via their electronic flight bag for one‑tap acceptance. Accepted routes are transmitted to the aircraft’s autopilot through FastSky’s communications gateway, enabling immediate course adjustments without manual data entry. On the ground, FastSky’s Ground Area Movement Awareness (GAMA) system provides surface surveillance and two‑way secure communication for all airport movements, giving controllers a unified, real‑time picture of ground traffic.
Target Audience
Primary customers are general aviation operators, airport authorities, and air navigation service providers seeking to modernize air traffic management and improve safety while lowering costs.
Features
- Satellite‑based communication link that connects airborne and ground assets to a centralized ATC network
- Automated route optimization using live traffic and weather inputs, presented on pilots’ iPad‑based EFB
- One‑tap route acceptance workflow eliminating voice readback and reducing controller workload
- Direct integration with aircraft autopilot systems via FastSky comms gateway for seamless course updates
- GAMA surface surveillance platform that tracks aircraft, vehicles, and obstacles, offering secure two‑way communication for ground controllers
- Data‑first architecture that supports scalable, cost‑effective ATC operations with up to 50% reduction in operating expenses