At AUVSI Xponential in Houston, blueflite, a provider of advanced drone technology, and Hawk AeroSafety, a trusted provider of aviation safety and compliance solutions, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a next-generation safety management system (SMS) built for uncrewed and crewed aviation operations.
The new SMS module, to be integrated into blueflite’s proprietary blueDigital platform, is designed to help aviation operators meet safety requirements through an intuitive and scalable cloud-based environment.
It combines blueflite’s advanced digital infrastructure with Hawk AeroSafety’s deep regulatory and operational expertise.
“We’re combining Hawk’s deep safety and compliance expertise with blueflite’s software capabilities to offer something that fills an important unmet need in the drone industry,” said James McClearen, chief technology officer at blueflite. “This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering operational tools that scale with the needs of aviation teams worldwide.”
Hawk AeroSafety, specializes in providing focused safety services to support implementation, SMS documentation, onboarding guidance, and role-based safety training, helps clients go beyond basic compliance to build lasting safety cultures within their organizations.
“This isn’t just software — it’s a complete ecosystem designed to enable aviation operators to thrive and actively manage risk in increasingly complex and regulated environments,” said Matthew West, president and principal consultant at Hawk AeroSafety.
“We’re excited to help bring this integrated capability to market with blueflite, serving both the SMS program and training element utilizing blueDigital’s capabilities.”
The announcement was made at AUVSI Xponential 2025, underscoring both companies’ shared vision of accelerating safety and innovation in the global aviation sector.
This press release was prepared and distributed by blueflite.
