Zürich, Switzerland – November 2025
Avision has successfully passed a comprehensive series of system and operational validation tests conducted by the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). Following this process, Avision has been cleared to operate in the Zürich U-space operational environment managed by Skyguide, marking a major milestone for both the company and the Swiss U-space ecosystem.
U-space enables the safe, automated coordination of drones in low-altitude airspace, forming the foundation for scalable commercial and public drone operations across Switzerland.
Avision is the first U-space Service Provider (USSP) to complete Skyguide’s production onboarding process and be issued live production credentials, enabling participation in Switzerland’s first operational U-space deployment.
“This milestone reflects the maturity and reliability of our U-space technology and the strong partnership with Swiss aviation authorities,” said Stas Mozolyuk, CEO of Avision. “Switzerland continues to lead globally in digital airspace integration, and we’re proud to contribute to this pioneering effort.”
Avision’s Background in Swiss U-space Development
Avision’s collaboration with Skyguide and FOCA began in 2020, when the company joined the Swiss U-space Implementation (SUSI) project – one of Europe’s first initiatives to define and validate interoperable digital airspace services.
Since then, Avision has established a Swiss entity in Lugano and has been actively supporting the national U-space strategy, contributing its expertise from UTM operations in the United States in cooperation with NASA and the FAA.
The Swiss validation marks the culmination of several years of joint work on interoperability, data exchange, and safety assurance to enable a fully operational U-space ecosystem.
Next Steps: Zürich U-space Soft Launch
The Zürich U-space enters a soft launch phase in November 2025, during which selected operators will begin flight operations utilizing Avision’s U-space services – including flight authorization, geo-awareness, remote identification, traffic information, and conformance monitoring.
The full operational rollout is planned for 2026, enabling routine, scalable, and safe drone operations across Switzerland’s most dynamic airspace regions.
“Our focus now shifts to supporting operators as they begin live U-space missions,” added Daniele Waelti, Director of Avision EU. “We welcome Swiss operators to contact us and explore Avision’s UTM services in action. The soft launch phase will provide valuable insights for full nationwide deployment.”
Looking Ahead
The results of the Zürich U-space soft launch and the associated partnerships are expected to be published in the coming months, showcasing the outcomes of collaborative efforts between FOCA, Skyguide, and Avision.
About Avision
Avision is a UTM and U-space technology company with operations in the United States and Switzerland, supporting advanced airspace integration projects with NASA, the FAA, and FOCA.
As an FAA-approved LAANC provider, B4UFLY data partner, and UTM provider for BVLOS operations, Avision delivers comprehensive airspace management solutions for both Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
