Mesa, Ariz. – October 15, 2026 -- Versaterm DroneSense customers will receive FAA Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) airspace authorizations directly inside the platform at no additional cost, as part of their existing subscriptions.
DroneSense becomes an FAA-approved LAANC Secondary Data Service Provider
The integration connects Versaterm DroneSense to Versaterm Aloft. Aloft is an FAA-approved UAS Service Supplier (USS) that, per the company, processes the majority of LAANC authorizations. Through that connection, DroneSense now holds status as an FAA-approved LAANC Secondary Data Service Provider.
Public safety agencies can request and receive authorizations without manual FAA coordination or separate applications.
Single workflow links CAD dispatch, drone operations and FAA compliance
Versaterm says the result is one connected call response workflow spanning computer-aided dispatch (CAD), drone operations and airspace compliance. The company says the change reduces coordination time and removes operational barriers for Drone as First Responder programs, particularly in controlled airspace near airports.
Agencies can handle time-critical missions, including search and rescue and tactical response, with near-real-time authorization processing and automatic compliance reporting.
Versaterm CEO Steve Seoane said the integration places authorization where the pilot already works, so that getting cleared becomes part of launching rather than a step beforehand.
Integration follows two acquisitions in eight months
The release builds on Versaterm's acquisition of DroneSense in July 2025 and of Aloft in February 2026. The product now combines both assets under the Versaterm brand.
An FAA spokesperson said LAANC continues to enable safe and efficient integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system. The spokesperson added that partnerships such as this one show how technology can support public safety operations while maintaining airspace safety and security.