Sometimes in life, you look back and can't believe how far you've come - that's how we feel when we look back at 2024. Amongst other things: we completed our rebranding process, saw our workforce grow by more than 200%, opened a new subsidiary, went to conferences around the world, engaged in countless groundbreaking projects, signed new partnerships, and so much more... read on for just a few highlights of our year, month by month.
January
Meeting with the President of Israel
We started the year with a great honor - presenting our work to Isaac Herzog, President of Israel. The meeting was part of an event held in Yeruham, a frequent site of the Israel National Drone Initiative and where we opened a branch last year in
collaboration with Tech19.
Rebrand: Vega UTM
We officially launched the rebrand of our unmanned traffic management solution: Vega UTM. We chose the name ‘Vega’ in honor of one of the brightest stars in the sky, a star that has inspired legends and provided a navigation aid to travelers throughout history. And with the new name came a beautiful new design.
February
Rebrand: Orion DFM
Our drone fleet management platform got a new look and a new name: Orion DFM. We chose the name ‘Orion’ not only because it’s the most recognizable constellation in the sky (as we aim to be), but also because the mythological Orion was known for his strength and his skill - the perfect representation for our powerful, flexible drone fleet management platform.
National UTM license extension
High Lander first received a license to manage air traffic management units from the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel back in November 2023 – it authorized us to manage unmanned traffic nationwide, in a world first. In February 2024, we were proud to receive an extension of this license, expanding the services that Vega UTM can provide to drone pilots.
March
Autonomous security showcase in Caesarea
We organized a showcase event called Caesarea Live Display 2024. We were joined by Cando Drones and Sentrycs to demonstrate the groundbreaking autonomous security system of Caesarea Business Park, powered by Orion DFM. Guests included municipality representatives, police forces, security chiefs, and embassy delegations.
April
Made waves at Amsterdam Drone Week
We made a big splash at Amsterdam Drone Week! Over three days, countless visitors came to our booth to try out Orion DFM, Alon Abelson and Guy Mazor took part in fascinating panel discussions, and we made hundreds of new connections. The energy and vision of the international air mobility community truly inspired us - we can't wait til next time!
May
Became the first Israeli company to receive DJI Dock 2
We were proud to become the first company in Israel to acquire the DJI Dock 2, and began offering it as part of the Orion DFM package. Less than half the size and weight of its predecessor and with full autonomous takeoff, landing and charging capabilities – as well as impressive toughness and protection from the elements - this exciting charging station is a perfect complement to our autonomous security offering.
June
Became a DJI Enterprise partner
We were proud to become a DJI Enterprise Ecosystem Partner. DJI is the world’s leading producer of drones and related technologies and sets a global standard in quality technology - we should know, we’ve been flying with DJI drones and docks for years. It’s a true honor to become a member of this ecosystem.
July
Entered the South Korean market
We signed an exciting partnership with BODA, a leading South Korean drone services and consultation firm. Headquartered in Gwangju, BODA provides an impressive range of services, and this distribution partnership introduced Orion DFM and Vega UTM to one of the world's most dynamic drone ecosystems.
August
Received three ISO certifications
We received our ISO 27001, 27701, and 9001 certifications. These prove that we comply with globally recognized standards for information security management systems (ISMS), the protection of personally identifiable information (PII), GDPR compliance, and quality management systems (QMS).
Opened a new department
We had a grand opening ceremony for our new Orion Department! With our operations and workforce growing fast, we created dedicated teams focused solely on the development of Orion DFM and its community of users worldwide.
September
Launched a new subsidiary in Brazil
He were extremely proud to announce the launch of BIRDS, our new subsidiary in São Paulo. BIRDS provides tailored aerial security solutions to major facilities across Brazil, with a technology package powered by Orion DFM and overseen by Vega UTM. We created BIRDS in collaboration with our partners Speedbird Aero and Cando Drones.
October
Revealed Orion's screen debut!
We were proud to release a new video showcasing some of Orion’s capabilities – enjoy!
September
Entered a national UTM project: Brazil
BIRDS received authorization from the Brazilian Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) and the Institute of Airspace Control (ICEA) to use Vega UTM to manage airspaces in Brazil as part of BR-UTM, Brazil’s national UTM project. This initiative is aimed at investigating the implementation of UTM technology throughout the country. To kick off our participation, we flew to Brazil to demonstrate our technology at the campus of the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology in São José dos Campos.
December
Orion DFM: Earthquake exercise
Orion DFM was used by ICL Group, a major industrial operator, to manage an earthquake simulation exercise at its Dead Sea facility. Operating from an emergency command center, dozens of drone missions were flown to manage evacuation, deliver medical supplies, search for missing persons, inspect structural damage, and for general event management.
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