Innov'ATM: Europe's First Private USSP – Innovation Serving the Skies

Based in Cugnaux, near Toulouse in south-west France, Innov'ATM specialises in air traffic management, supporting the transition from manned to unmanned aviation. The company develops innovative solutions to manage the drone ecosystem and help shape the future of U-space.

Interview with Stéphane Bascobert

President and Co-founder of Innov'ATM

What are your expectations for UAV SHOW 2026?

For us, UAV SHOW is a must-attend event for the drone industry. It provides a genuine platform for exchange, bringing together the sector's key stakeholders and encouraging valuable discussions between manufacturers, operators, customers and partners.

This edition will give us the opportunity to showcase DroneKeeper®, our mission planning support solution, to a highly qualified professional audience. We also aim to develop new partnerships, share our expertise and discuss the latest market developments so that we can continue delivering solutions that meet users' evolving needs.

Which new products or solutions will you be showcasing?

We will, of course, be presenting DroneKeeper®, as well as AirSpaceKeeper®, our flight authorisation management portal designed for aviation authorities.

With AirSpaceKeeper®, authorities can simplify the submission and review of drone missions by customising the validation workflow. They can also apply specific restrictions to flight areas when required. During the show, we are particularly looking forward to presenting this solution to defence and military stakeholders.

In your opinion, what are the main challenges currently facing the drone industry?

The key challenges facing the drone sector include the integration of drones into controlled airspace, the automation of operations, regulatory compliance and the development of new high-value applications.

At Innov'ATM, we address these challenges as a certified U-space Service Provider (USSP), through our drone traffic management solutions and innovative projects such as DroneMED, which demonstrates the potential of drones for medical transport and the critical missions of tomorrow.