AFR ConOps: How Automated Flight Rules Will Transform Aviation
Modern aviation has operated under two main modes for nearly a century: Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). While these modes have enabled aviation’s safe growth, they weren’t designed to accommodate highly automated aircraft with advanced capabilities like detect-and-avoid systems and advanced mission management automation. Automated Flight Rules (AFR) are designed to […]
SkyGrid Named a Best Startup to Work for In Austin in Built In 2026 Awards
We’re proud to share that SkyGrid has been named one of the Best Startups to Work For in Austin as part of the 2026 Best Places to Work awards by Built In. Built In’s Best Places to Work awards recognize companies across the U.S. that set the standard for workplace excellence through competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, and strong people-first cultures. […]
Addressing the Needs for AAM Airspace and Beyond
The aviation industry stands at a pivotal moment as Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) promises to transform how we move through urban airspace, but scaling these operations safely requires reimagining how we manage low-altitude airspace. Airspace users require new structures, greater route predictability, new data services, and seamless integration with existing operations. SkyGrid’s new joint white […]
Digital 101: Digital Data Management for Autonomous Flight
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is set to scale rapidly across dense, urban airspace, but this shift hinges on a critical foundation: effective digital data management. Autonomous flight systems require continuous access to high-fidelity, real-time data for predictive and adaptive capabilities. Without robust data infrastructure, safe and scalable AAM operations cannot exist. Specialized Data Requirements […]
Addressing Advanced Air Mobility Safety Gaps with an Operational Risk Assessment
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) represents a transformative shift in aviation, introducing new aircraft, new operational paradigms, and new roles for digital infrastructure. With new technology comes new safety considerations. SkyGrid’s latest whitepaper, Operational Risk Assessment for Advanced Air Mobility Third-Party Service Providers, examines how an Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) can help address the hidden safety gaps […]
Digital 101: Building the Digital Infrastructure of Advanced Air Mobility
Picture this: you want to travel from the airport to downtown, and you can choose between sitting in traffic for an hour or taking an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft that gets you there in 15 minutes. For AAM to succeed, it must consistently deliver on this promise—faster, more efficient transportation that changes how people […]