Guarding the Skies: Russia’s ‘Nebosvod’ Platform Successfully Passes Drone Air Traffic Tests
Russia’s Kalashnikov Concern successfully tested its SCAT 350M unmanned aerial vehicle using the Nebosvod digital air traffic management platform, developed by the research center Aeroscript. The test demonstrated flawless, reliable transmission of all key flight parameters — marking a breakthrough in unmanned aviation safety and coordination.
Ensuring Safe and Conflict-Free Skies
The latest phase of testing marked the second stage of trials for Nebosvod, Russia’s remote drone identification and management system. The testing was conducted by a working group under the State Air Traffic Management Corporation on behalf of Rosaviatsiya (the Federal Air Transport Agency).
The results confirmed that Nebosvod can simultaneously manage thousands of connected drones without communication errors. As Russia’s first full-scale UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) platform, Nebosvod integrates navigation, meteorological, and geospatial data to ensure operational safety and network resilience. Developed by Aeroscript, Nebosvod is a distributed cloud-based solution designed to prevent mid-air collisions and protect communication channels from cyberattacks.
The platform can be used by regulators, air navigation providers, city air traffic operators, and companies managing drone fleets.
During the test, the SCAT 350M drone from Kalashnikov transmitted flight parameters in real time, confirming high data accuracy and platform reliability — a key milestone before nationwide deployment.
Automating Drone Flight Coordination
Nebosvod offers flight planning, collision avoidance, and remote monitoring tools while maintaining data on altitude limits, restricted areas, weather conditions, and integration with Russia’s Unified Air Traffic Management System and Anti-Drone technologies.
All flight data is stored throughout its entire lifecycle. According to Aeroscript, the platform will streamline urban air mobility by automating flight approval processes and reducing coordination time. It also strengthens cybersecurity by ensuring encrypted communications between drones and control centers.
The system’s modular design allows integration into corporate environments of any scale. As drone traffic increases to hundreds or even thousands of units, Nebosvod’s predictive conflict resolution algorithms will become essential to prevent mid-air incidents, whether vertical, lateral, or mixed in nature.
From Testing to Real Deployment
The successful trials mark a significant step toward industrial deployment and full integration of Russian drones into national airspace. The testing confirmed compliance with data transmission and remote identification standards. Once operational, Nebosvod will allow commercial drone operators to conduct legal, secure flights across Russia — supporting business growth and innovation.
It also lays the foundation for future smart air mobility ecosystems, enabling efficient management of logistics, agriculture, and monitoring operations.
Next-Gen Urban Airspace
In the long run, Nebosvod may reshape daily life in Russian cities. Widespread drone adoption in agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure monitoring could boost productivity and create new technology-driven jobs. For the government, the platform ensures centralized, secure management of low-altitude air traffic.
Experts believe Nebosvod could find international applications in countries rolling out UTM frameworks — particularly in the CIS and Global South. To achieve export readiness, technical compatibility between the platform and remote identification hardware must be certified. This could open new export channels for Russian drone manufacturers, including Kalashnikov Concern.
