AX Enterprize Joins Global UTM Association (GUTMA)
AX Enterprize Joins Global UTM Association (GUTMA)
Advancing Safe and Innovative UTM Integration Operations
Yorkville, NY – December 2, 2025 – AX Enterprize, LLC, a leading software and hardware
engineering firm specializing in Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) technologies, today announced
its membership in the Global UTM Association (GUTMA). This strategic alliance positions AX
Enterprize to collaborate with a global network of industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to
drive the safe, secure, and efficient integration of drones into national airspace systems.
As a new member of GUTMA, AX Enterprize will contribute its deep expertise in UAS Traffic
Management (UTM), Remote ID, Air Domain Awareness, command and control (C2),
communications, and cybersecurity solutions. With over a decade of experience supporting
UAS operations —from mission planning and payload design to data management and
visualization —AX Enterprize is committed to fostering federated UTM systems and fair,
competitive markets for aviation technology services.
“Joining GUTMA marks a pivotal step in our mission to make tomorrow’s skies safer today, said
Abby Smith, COO of AX Enterprize. Our teams’ combined 100+ years of systems engineering
experience aligns perfectly with GUTMA’s vision for global harmonization and innovation in
uncrewed traffic management. We look forward to leveraging this platform to influence
standards, participate in task forces, and collaborate on real-world UTM demonstrations that
unlock the full potential of UAS ecosystems.”
GUTMA, a non-profit association founded in 2018 and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, represents organizations across more than 25 countries, including air navigation service providers, UAS manufacturers, operators, UTM service providers, and regulators. GUTMA promotes interoperable UTM frameworks, advocates regulatory advancements, and hosts key events, such as the upcoming Harmonized Skies 2025 in Zurich, to showcase BVLOS operations and progress in digital aviation.
“AX Enterprizes proven track record in UTM integration and air domain awareness makes them
an invaluable addition to our community, said Koen De Vos, Secretary General of GUTMA.
Their expertise will strengthen our efforts to create aligned frameworks where ATM and UTM
converge, ensuring cost-effective, automated solutions that benefit industries worldwide.”
This membership enhances AX Enterprizes role in shaping the future of smart mobility,
enabling participation in GUTMAs Member-driven Task Forces on topics ranging from
standards convergence to market fairness. Together, these efforts will accelerate the
deployment of innovative aviation technology services while prioritizing safety and global
interoperability.
Media Contact:
Amy Wiegand, AX Enterprize
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Bruno Formicola, GUTMA Secretariat
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About AX Enterprize
AX Enterprize, LLC is a nationally recognized leader in systems integration, specializing in
uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), advanced communications, mobile networking, and real-time
data management. With deep-rooted expertise in software and hardware engineering, AX
Enterprise designs, develops, and deploys scalable solutions that meet the complex operational
requirements of government, defense, and commercial partners. From platform and payload
design to dynamic airspace integration, the AX team delivers innovative, mission-ready
technologies with a proven track record of performance, precision, and reliability.
Headquartered in Yorkville, NY, AX Enterprize operates the FAA-designated New York UAS
Test Site and leads numerous UTM public and private initiatives, advancing the safe and
scalable integration of UAS into the national airspace. For more information about AX Enterprize
and its work in airspace management, visit axenterprize.com.
About Global UTM Association (GUTMA)
The Global Uncrewed Traffic Management Association (GUTMA) is an international non-profit
organization bringing together key players from industry, research, and public authorities to
advance the safe, efficient, and scalable integration of drones into global airspace. GUTMA
promotes open and competitive markets, fosters innovation, and supports the development of a
federated UTM ecosystem enabling automated and long-distance drone operations. By
facilitating dialogue between regulators and industry, GUTMA contributes to global
harmonization and ensures that the emerging drone ecosystem delivers sustainable value to
society and the economy.

