Unmanned Airspace

Unmanned Airspace is an information portal for drone traffic management and counter drone systems. It covers unmanned air system traffic management (UTM), counter-UAS (C-UAS), urban air mobility and space traffic management. The site publishes news, commentary and market analysis. It also publishes a yearly industry directory for counter-UAS systems.

The site is published and edited by Philip Butterworth-Hayes. The site says he is a consultant and writer on air traffic management and aviation safety. He was formerly managing editor of Jane's Transport Press and editor of Skyway, the journal of EUROCONTROL. Tim Mahon is publishing director for counter-UAS systems. Kylie Bielby covers aviation security and has more than 25 years of reporting experience.

The site offers market intelligence on the UTM and counter-UAS market. It also offers customised consultancy services. A library of innovation whitepapers is available to download. News is sorted into categories. These include emerging regulations, counter-UAS tenders, urban air mobility and Ukraine counter-UAS news.

Recent headlines include a plan by DriveOhio for a digital network for drones and eVTOL aircraft. Another headline reports that global spending on counter-UAS systems passed USD 53 billion in the first eight months of 2026.

The site offers sponsorship and advertising. It also publishes sponsored editorial. Editorial and non-advertising questions go to the editor. The editor's office is at 61 Davigdor Road in Hove, United Kingdom. The phone number is +44 1273 724 238.

The site reports that Unmanned Airspace and Global Airspace Radar announced a merger on 13 July 2026. The site also has a newsletter sign up and pages on LinkedIn and X.