How to Get Started with Avision

You can get started with Avision by signing up for a free account on avision.io and then choosing the service tier that matches your operation — FAA airspace awareness and authorization tools, or the full Avision UTM / U-space platform. The site presents a "Sign Up Free" entry point and a separate Pricing page, so the practical path is: create an account, review pricing, then activate the FAA services or UTM capabilities you need.

Step 1: Create your account

Go to avision.io and use the Sign Up Free call to action on the homepage. This is the entry point the site itself offers for new operators.

Before you sign up, it helps to know which category you fall into, because Avision organizes its offering around three operator types:

• Commercial operators — routine drone flights that need authorization and compliance support
• Public safety — police, fire, and first responders running fleet operations, real-time video, and remote identification
• Government and advanced air mobility — larger UAS, cargo aircraft, and air taxi operations

Knowing your category tells you which parts of the platform to set up first.

Step 2: Review pricing before committing

Avision lists a dedicated Pricing page at avision.io/pricing/. Check it before you build out your operation, since the services you enable (FAA service access, UTM features, fleet management) may sit at different tiers. The site does not publish plan details on the homepage, so the pricing page is the place to confirm what applies to you.

Step 3: Choose your starting capability

Avision's platform splits into two layers. Most operators start with the first and add the second as they scale.

Start with FAA Services (airspace awareness and authorization)

This layer covers the regulatory basics of flying:

• Airspace awareness — advisory information on airspace status
• TFRs and NOTAMs — temporary flight restrictions and notices to airmen
• Flight authorization — LAANC-based authorization requests
• Further coordination — for flights that LAANC alone can't authorize
• LAANC API access — for integrating authorization into your own systems

If your goal is simply to fly legally and know what airspace you're in, this is where to begin.

Add Avision UTM for coordination and scale

Avision UTM / U-space adds airspace coordination and prioritization — the layer you need when multiple aircraft, operators, or agencies share the same airspace. It supports:

• Strategic conflict management
• Airspace coordination and prioritization
• Integration with detection technologies for a consolidated situational awareness dashboard

This is the layer relevant to towered airports, public outdoor events, critical infrastructure, and advanced air mobility operations such as air taxi, emergency transportation, and long-range cargo UAS.

Step 4: Match the platform to your use case

What to verify before you rely on it

• Confirm pricing and plan limits on the Pricing page — the homepage does not state what's included at each level.
• Check that LAANC coverage applies to your flight area, since authorization depends on FAA-provided airspace data.
• Confirm API access if you plan to integrate authorization into your own software rather than using the web interface.

One operator's experience is worth noting: Stan Khlevner, co-founder and COO of Remote Optix and an FAA-certified remote pilot, describes Avision as "a fully integrated out-of-the-box solution for last-mile logistics," and says his team uses Avision UTM for additional safety and operational visibility. That points to a realistic expectation — the platform is designed to be usable without heavy custom integration, but the value shows up most clearly once you're running recurring operations rather than a single flight.

The fastest route from zero to flying is: sign up free, check pricing, enable FAA Services for authorization and awareness, then add UTM when your operation involves coordination across multiple aircraft or agencies.