Through a drone flight test at NASA’s Ames Research Center, researchers tested a blockchain-based system for protecting flight data. The system aims to keep air traffic management safe from disruption and protect data transferred between aircraft and ground stations from being intercepted or manipulated.
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General, Aeronautics, Aeronautics Research, Aeronautics Technology, Air Traffic Solutions, Airspace Operations and Safety Program, Ames Research Center, UAS Traffic Management
Posted on
January 16, 2026
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