Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.97
February 08, 2019
…with NIAR research funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The significance of this project for the aerospace industry is tremendous,” says Tracy L. Albers, Ph.D., president and CTO, rp+m. “Our open collaboration with the FAA-funded effort to develop a framework for advanced polymer-based additively manufactured materials, in this case, ULTEM 9085, into the NCAMP process was incredibly successful. The project examined an extensive and comprehensive set of machine process controls to understand and measure variability. It yielded the creation of the first, public database of its kind to enable the widespread use of additive technologies in the production of…
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 0.81
March 21, 2022
…with BNSF Railway and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Pathfinder Program to study drone inspections of railway infrastructure with computer vision. After identifying a need for automated processing of the aerial imagery collected by uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), Bihrle formed the Ardenna business unit in 2017. It spun off Hampton, Va.-based Ardenna as a wholly owned subsidiary in 2021. Ardenna claimed that its system delivers objective and quantitative data, providing a comprehensive digital record of infrastructure’s condition. It added that companies can benefit from both the rapid turnaround of inspection results and the monitoring of assets over time, enabling…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.79
March 27, 2019
…the Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft and other vehicles, and FAA certification of the Rhaegal could come as soon as 2023. Use of CAD and Simulation Software The company did finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics simulation work on the design, as well as comprehensive independent verification and validation and a critical design review. “It was based on the testing we did on that final model that convinced the investors this was definitely viable,” De Reyes says. Sabrewing currently uses Dassault Systemes SolidWorks internally and shares files with its partners via a cloud connection. “We’re writing some of our own…
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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.71
April 24, 2017
…Flyer is considered to be an Ultralight aircraft per FAA regulations, which is why there’s no pilot’s license required. Kitty Hawk says that there are no plans to ship the vehicle outside the US. Another flying car company Larry Page has invested in is Zee.Aero, which is part of Kitty Hawk. Bloomberg Businessweek reported last June that Page has personally invested in these two aviation startups. Page is hardly alone in his interest in flying cars. Industry giants like Airbus have proposed multiple takes on a flying car. Airbus’ new concept is a car, a drone, and a train all…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.70
November 19, 2021
…of Flytrex. “We’re excited to continue working with the FAA, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and others to bring swift, affordable, and sustainable on-demand drone delivery to more partners, communities, and consumers across the country.” Flytrex said its business-to-consumer service lets retailers and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) offer customers in suburban areas better costs, fast deliveries, and greater reach than ever before. The company said it uses commercial, aviation-grade drones and cloud systems to provide safe, swift, and sustainable services. Flytrex continues North Carolina services Flytrex’s funding round came after recent service expansions in the “First in Flight” state. The…
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 0.63
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 0.60
October 04, 2019
…identification, and location accuracy. Indoor flights do not require FAA approval. Complexities of Managing inventory In our past article titled “Using the Right Technology For Your Inventory Management”, Matt Yearling, President & CEO, PINC, summarizes how Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights identifies how to effectively manage inventory in today’s dynamic business environment. In the video above, Matt Yearling chats to Lora Cecere about aerial inventory robots and autonomous warehouse drones for inventory management - Very much worth 12 minutes of your time! Related Article: Using the Right Technology For Your Inventory Management Related Resources The Rise of the Digital…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.59
July 13, 2018
…that PINC was the first solution provider to get FAA certification to use drones in the supply chain. But, the emerging use case – the one gaining traction at least for PINC – is not necessarily the application that drone enthusiasts first envisioned. While there are companies using or piloting the use of drones to track their trailers in a yard, inventory of new automobiles in a storage location or high-value assets in remote sites, there are impediments to broad-based adoption of drone technology in the yard. “The impediment is the regulatory concern around airspace,” Yearling says. A second impediment…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
June 30, 2021
…certified for flight by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Morris is also recognized for his early expertise in industrial metals such as titanium and for integrating AM with traditional manufacturing floor systems. MTI was acquired by GE Aviation in 2012. Morris, Rengers, and Warden then applied their decades of collective experience with thousands of applications across the aerospace, medical, defense, oil and gas, and consumer goods industries to found Vertex. Where Morris Technologies primarily focused on prototyping use cases, Vertex was created with a mission to help customers who need advanced manufacturing solutions for both development and production problems.…
