Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk)

October 4, 2022

This is our last update to this app as we migrate all users to the new Air Control platform, which is available for download from the App Store as well as on the web at https://air.aloft.ai Visit https://www.aloft.ai/welcome-to-aloft-air-control/ to learn more. For questions, please contact our team at support@aloft.ai.

August 10, 2021

LAANC v5 is live! From the #1 LAANC provider, Aloft is excited to release the next generation of LAANC. We've designed new map styles and ceiling labels to fit with the FAA's new UAS Facility Map data. You'll find new LAANC features -- notably LAANC at night -- and you can also have more overlapping authorizations (up to five) to ensure consistent LAANC coverage and compliance across your flights. We've also improved the process for Further Coordination for commercial pilots who want to apply to fly above the pre-approved ceilings. Check out https://www.aloft.ai/feature/laanc/ for more info and send any questions or ideas to support@aloft.ai. Thanks for flying Aloft!

June 1, 2021

With this update, Aloft (formerly Kittyhawk) brings new airspace management capabilities for LAANC (including LAANC at night -- see the https://aloft.ai/news/ for more info), as well as more flight capabilities (including support for the latest DJI aircraft). We're here to help you fly safely. Please reach out to us any time with questions, ideas, or feedback at support@aloft.ai.

April 3, 2021

- Fixed a bug preventing some users from viewing a live stream on their device - A minor bug fix for users with older iPhone devices

February 16, 2021

Updates in this release include a number of performance improvements, including airspace maps and LAANC authorization, as well as live streaming audio/video performance. We're always making updates and building on our leading operations and airspace management platform. If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to us directly at support@kittyhawk.io. We're here to help you fly safely and get you in the air.

February 9, 2021

Updates in this release include a number of performance improvements, including airspace maps and LAANC authorization, as well as live streaming audio/video performance. We're always making updates and building on our leading operations and airspace management platform. If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to us directly at support@kittyhawk.io. We're here to help you fly safely and get you in the air.

September 18, 2020

Bug fixes and performance updates, optimizing for the latest LAANC updates and changes with iOS 14. As always, let us know if you have feedback or suggestions -- support@kittyhawk.io. We're here to help you fly safely.

September 11, 2020

This update to Kittyhawk builds on our new version of LAANC. New in v4 LAANC includes new map layers, faster authorizations, 10 mile LAANC areas, more overlap of authorizations, closing of authorizations, plus support for further coordination (authorization above pre-approved ceilings) for all users. All of this builds on Kittyhawk’s patented Dynamic Airspace platform and industry-only LAANC-As-A-Layer functionality. Read more about this release at https://kittyhawk.io/news/. In this update, we’ve also squashed a few bugs and made a number of performance improvements. As always, please reach out to support@kittyhawk.io if you have any questions or if we can help with anything. Our team is here to help you fly. Thanks so much for flying Kittyhawk and being a part of the largest UAS platform across recreational, commercial, and enterprise operations.

September 2, 2020

This update to Kittyhawk features a brand new version of LAANC. New in v4 LAANC includes new map layers, faster flow, bigger LAANC areas, more overlap of authorizations, editing and closing of authorizations, plus support for further coordination (authorization above pre-approved ceilings) for all users. All of this builds on Kittyhawk’s patented Dynamic Airspace platform and industry-only LAANC-As-A-Layer functionality. Read more about this release at https://kittyhawk.io/news/. In this update, we’ve also squashed a few bugs and made a number of performance improvements. As always, please reach out to support@kittyhawk.io if you have any questions or if we can help with anything. Our team is here to help you fly. Thanks so much for flying Kittyhawk and being a part of the largest UAS platform across recreational, commercial, and enterprise operations.

June 4, 2020

In this update, we’re making Further Coordination available to everyone to help them get the LAANC authorization they need. We’re also releasing a number of improvements to the UI and inflight functionality listed below. IMPROVEMENTS: Further coordination now available for all account types. Added UI to re-attempt Touch or Face ID after initially failing or cancelling this check. Added the ability to update RTH altitude while in flight. Added the ability to update your RTH designation based on the aircraft or device's location. Added alert when RTH is triggered due to reaching critical battery level. Improved AGL Cloud Cover calculation. M2ED IMPROVEMENTS: Added prompt to switch to internal storage when SD card is unavailable. Added prompt to use SD card storage when card is inserted. FIXES: Resolved Flight Deck showing -3 RTH altitude while drone connected. Resolved battery and compass errors.