Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.15
December 28, 2022
…fellow drone providers through parent Ondas Holdings Inc., received FAA approval for unlimited commercial operations, and added features to its Scout system. The Waltham, Mass.-based company and MassRobotics member this year acquired Airobotics and Ardenna. While it has received approvals for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, American Robotics continues to work on making commercial drones more accessible. Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics, replied to the following questions from Robotics 24/7 about 2022 achievements and 2023 prospects: Uncertainty heightens drone demand How have drone suppliers responded to challenges such as chip shortages, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting market demand?…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.06
December 16, 2022
…“Our approach is unique; we practice safety above all else and incorporate state-of-the-art technology. Our strong relationship with the FAA has also been critical to our success as we build an infrastructure that supports growth and great career programs for operators now and in the future.” DroneUp deliveries are powered by a team of certified pilots operating within FAA guidelines to safely manage flight operations. Deliveries will be made to the safest location of the customer’s home, such as in the front or backyard or driveway, according to Walmart.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.52
December 12, 2022
…drones, regardless of whether they comply with the new FAA rules. The regulations are in response to the explosive growth of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) since 2013. The FAA reported over 865,000 registered drones in May 2022 and estimated that number will grow to 1.4 million by 2024. Founded in 2018, Hidden Level is led by a team with more than a decade of experience building innovative sensors for both military and commercial customers. The Syracuse, N.Y.-based company said its Airspace Monitoring Service (AMS) provides secure, accurate, low-altitude airspace monitoring at scale. By eliminating the burden of owning, operating and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.63
November 15, 2022
…model” that cleans up the images collected by its FAA-approved drones for more accurate pipeline inspections. When American Robotics used other forms of machine learning, its rate of false positives was much higher, said the Ondas Holdings Inc. unit. “Our customers are asking for significantly higher levels of accuracy in terms of detecting anomalies, and I believe CAML provides that for us,” Jason Cornell, vice president of product at American Robotics, told Robotics 24/7. As concerns about energy costs, fuel waste, and environmental sustainability rise, Scout drones using CAML can help minimize loss of containment or leaks that lead to…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.79
September 29, 2022
…Aviation Unmanned under the recently granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing a delivery radius of two nautical miles across its stations in North Carolina and Texas. Flytrex said it could reach hundreds of thousands of homes. In 2017, Flytrex launched a fully autonomous urban drone-delivery system in Reykjavik, Iceland. It raised $40 million in Series C funding in November 2021. The company said it has been working closely with safety regulators to help get drone delivery off the ground. It has participated in the FAA’s UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), which concluded in October 2020. Flytrex continued in the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.92
September 01, 2022
…training, and market surveys. “This new exemption from the FAA is the fourth milestone approval for American Robotics in less than two years, signaling a clear trajectory towards increased implementation of nationwide autonomous commercial drone operations,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “I am proud of the years of dedication and hard work that our team, partners, and regulators have put forth,” he added. “Wide-scale adoption of autonomous drone technology represents a generational shift in how critical industries monitor, map, and inspect assets, unlocking new efficiencies, increasing safety, and reducing environmental impact.” American Robotics is a unit…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.29
July 28, 2022
…is finally taking off, and this approval from the FAA positions us squarely at the forefront of that movement,” said Yariv Bash, co-founder and CEO of Flytrex. “This approval allows us to reach roughly 100,000 customers with our ultrafast delivery, and we look forward to continuing this exciting flightpath to one day bring three-minute delivery to the tens of millions of backyards across the U.S.” Retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) can use Flytrex's business-to-consumer autonomous deliveries to serve customers in suburban areas. The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company claimed that its commercial aviation-grade drones and cloud systems provide safe, swift, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.87
July 14, 2022
…a joint project with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – the first of its kind in the world. Also in 2021, the company announced a partnership with Dynamic Aviation as part of its launch, bringing autonomy to the world's largest fleet of Beechcraft King Airs. It then announced its partnership with Ameriflight, the largest Part 135 cargo airline in the United States. The Series B round was led by Snowpoint and Baillie Gifford, with major participation by existing investor GV. According to the Business Research Company, the global unmanned commercial aerial…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.44
July 05, 2022
…the first drone to receive U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights without a human operator on site. Airobotics develops 'drone-in-a-box' offering Founded in 2014, Airobotics offers autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and data-analysis and visualization platforms for the industrial, homeland security, and smart city services markets. The Petah Tikva, Israel-based company described its Optimus System as an “industrial-grade, drone-in-a-box” (DIB) system consisting of the Optimus Drone and Optimus Airbase. The Optimus Airbase offers functionalities including robotic battery swapping and payload swapping. As a result, the system is able to provide near-continuous flight time and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.41
May 25, 2022
…area? Bash: Yes, Flytrex is currently operating under an FAA waiver allowing a delivery radius of one nautical mile (1.15 mi.) across all service stations. Did you have to do anything differently regarding the delivery of subs and ice cream—do they need hot/cold/leakage containment, do they weigh differently, etc? Bash: Flytrex’s fastened delivery box guarantees orders are delivered just the way they were packed. Using a wire release mechanism, orders are gently lowered from eighty feet, not dropped. This ensures quiet and secure delivery of anything, including a dozen eggs or a milkshake. Additionally, Flytrex’s drones can handle a maximum…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.67
May 12, 2022
…partner Causey Aviation Unmanned under a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing a delivery radius of 1 nautical mile, potentially reaching thousands of homes. Customers can place orders for Jersey Mike's and other QSRs using the Flytrex app, which will update them regarding their order status along the route until the package is lowered safely by wire into their backyards. Flytrex and Causey said they conduct all flights while maintaining the highest safety standards. Flytrex and Jersey Mike's will be delivering fresh sandwiches in a one-mile radius. Source: Flytrex Jersey Mike's partnership reflects growth in demand, service Flytrex noted that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.73
May 10, 2022
…and data collection capabilities, it said. American Robotics an FAA-approved BVLOS operator Waltham, Mass.-based American Robotics designs, develops, and markets industrial drones for rugged, real-world environments. The company said its Scout System uses artificial intelligence and is capable of continuous, remote operation. The MassRobotics member markets Scout as a “drone-in-a-box” turnkey data service under a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) business model. American Robotics added that its fully automated drone systems can conduct multiple missions per day without a human observer on the ground. This provides the ability to track and analyze data without physically sending employees into the field, according to the…
