The Future of Aviation - Today
Almara is an independent aviation solutions company specialising in incorporating remotely piloted and autonomous air systems into the security, surveillance and emergency response plans of major public and private sector organisations.
Our Services
Almara delivers end-to-end aviation consultancy and operational support, bridging the gap between traditional crewed aviation and the latest uncrewed and autonomous technologies.
Our team’s decades of experience across aviation, defence, and critical infrastructure enable us to support organisations at every stage of their aviation journey, from strategic planning to hands-on implementation.
Our blended solutions include:
Strategic Aviation Advisory: Supporting organisations expanding or transforming their crewed aviation capabilities, including fleet transitions, operational impact assessments, and long-term planning.
Uncrewed Systems Integration: Planning, integrating, and managing remotely piloted and autonomous drone-in-a-box systems within complex security and surveillance environments.
Regulatory Navigation: Expert guidance through UK CAA, EASA, and international aviation regulations, ensuring seamless compliance for both crewed and uncrewed operations.
Comprehensive Programme Management: Full-spectrum delivery—from initial consultation and requirements analysis through equipment trials, integration, and steady-state operations.
Stakeholder Engagement: Managing relationships and communications across all levels, ensuring smooth adoption and alignment with organisational objectives.
Technical Delivery & Through-Life Support: Ongoing technical management, maintenance, and upgrades for all aviation assets.
Effectively harnessing the full potential of drone in a box requires specific knowledge and Almara is leading the way in designing DiaB solutions, including user requirements, assurance and governance, regulation, test and evaluation, training, integration and delivery. Around these technical aspects of any drone capability, we provide a comprehensive programme management, stakeholder engagement, communications, risk management and assurance wrap.
Our approach goes beyond traditional consultancy. We deliver, operate, and manage complete solutions, enabling organisations to harness the full value of both emerging drone technologies and established aviation assets.
Whether you’re evolving your existing fleet, adopting new uncrewed systems, or navigating regulatory change, Almara provides the expertise, assurance, and practical support to ensure success.
At Almara, we bring deep expertise in navigating the blended world of aviation, specifically where traditional crewed operations meet emerging uncrewed systems. Our five directors have decades of combined experience across aviation, defence, emergency services, and critical infrastructure protection.
But we also know that delivering excellence in this rapidly evolving sector requires more than just our own expertise. The complexity of integrating drone technology into established aviation frameworks requires a collaborative approach that draws on specialist knowledge across multiple disciplines.
About us
Executive team
JP King FRAeS
Chief Executive Officer
and Co-Founder
Rob Olney
Chief Safety Officer
and Co-Founder
Neil Sexton CB FRAeS
Chief Operations Officer
and Co-Founder
Jon Pentreath CB OBE
Chief Assurance Officer
and Co-Founder
Karen Guest
Director
and Co-Founder

