ANRA Technologies becomes first EASA certified U-space service provider

ANRA Technologies has become the first company to be officially certified by EASA as a U-space Service Provider. The announcement was made at Airspace World in Lisbon. This groundbreaking certification is the first of its kind issued by EASA under its new centralized certification framework and represents a significant step forward in enabling harmonised, scalable drone services across Europe.

Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA commented: “ANRA’s achievement of becoming the first certified U-space Service Provider demonstrates what is possible through rigorous compliance and technical maturity. It sets the benchmark for others and moves us closer to a safe, secure, and interoperable European U-space ecosystem.”

Amit Ganjoo,Founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies stated: “This certification is a landmark milestone for our company and for the European drone ecosystem. We have invested significantly in maturing our European operations, and this process has made us not just a stronger technology company, but a stronger aviation organisation.”

Patricia Garcia Pastor, U-space Certification Manager at ANRA Technologies Spain said: “We’ve grown tremendously as an organisation during this journey. Working closely with EASA, we’ve built robust internal systems and processes that align with the high bar set for U-space safety and reliability. It’s been a challenging but immensely rewarding experience.”

Over nearly two years, ANRA Technologies underwent a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation process conducted in partnership with EASA. The process included detailed assessments of safety, cybersecurity, operational readiness, business continuity, U-space service provision, and compliance frameworks.

While technology is a core component, the certification goes far beyond software capabilities. It covers areas such as Safety Support Assessments, cyber resilience, incident management, data protection, information security assurance, software assurance, and service oversight, demonstrating ANRA’s complete readiness to safely deploy U-space services at scale.

With the certification now in place, ANRA Europe is ready to launch U-space services across multiple European member states. The company is already engaged in discussions with several national regulators and air navigation service providers, and formal announcements are expected soon.

“ANRA’s certification as the first U-space Service Provider under EASA’s new framework reflects a pioneering and highly collaborative effort,” said Stéphane Vaubourg, U-space Project Manager at the EASA. “ANRA demonstrated a deep commitment to meeting the rigorous safety, security, and performance standards required of U-space services. This milestone not only validates their readiness but also sets a strong precedent for future USSP applicants across Europe.”

This milestone certification of ANRA by EASA represents more than a single company’s achievement — it is a key enabler for accelerating a harmonised, pan-European approach to U-space deployment. By establishing a repeatable certification model that has been applied and tested during this process, EASA has provided a clear regulatory pathway for other U-space Service Providers, fostering consistency, safety, and interoperability across member states. ANRA’s approval serves as a blueprint for future applicants and helps unlock the full potential of scalable and complex (e.g. BVLOS) drones operations across the European Union; and also as a significant step in fulfilling the European Commission’s Drones Strategy 2.0