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Vertiport Management System Will Support VTOL Aircraft
Anra Technologies has rolled out its web-based flight and ground infrastructure management software
Anra control screen
An Anra control screen with spheres around nearby VTOLS that set collision thresholds based on the performance characteristics of the encircled aircraft. Red spheres depict a potential proximity or collision warning. (Rendering: Anra)

Anra Technologies is introducing its Vertiport Management System (VMS) to support new VTOL aircraft operations. The U.S. company says the web-based software platform can be adapted for multiple aircraft types and will support flights at vertiports and other locations used for urban air mobility (UAM) services.

The company developed the technology to support increasing levels of autonomy in flight operations by piloted eVTOL aircraft and uncrewed drones. The system exchanges real-time data between the aircraft and all the various services needed to support arrivals and departures.