Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.34
November 08, 2024
…its top priority. The new MK30 drone has received FAA approval to begin operations to customers, including the ability to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) using an on-board obstacle detection and avoidance system. The approval for a new drone system and a new operating location follows a rigorous FAA evaluation of the safety of Amazon’s systems and processes. This approval allows Amazon to start making Prime Air deliveries to customers in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area of Arizona. Customers will have access to the over 50,000 everyday retail products including household products, beauty items, and office and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.77
July 29, 2024
…and training activities, spanning grade-school programs up to the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. The HRC said it has been actively fostering innovation and education across the Midwest. From the appointment of Erin Sorensen at Northeast Nebraska Community College's iHub to the rapid progress of the iHub's construction, HRC said its partners are making significant strides in technological advancement. This summer's HRC robotics camps inspired young minds, while a new drone course pilot program is equipping educators with skills. Looking ahead, HRC said its Heartland Robotics and Automation Conference 2024 will bring together industry leaders, educators, and innovators to explore the…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.45
December 05, 2023
…monitoring solutions provider, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted the company a nationwide waiver to operate a full fleet of Percepto drones remotely by one operator. While previous Percepto operations required one pilot to monitor and operate one drone, this new approval allows for commercial operation of up to 30 drones, simultaneously with one pilot, redefining drone automation and remote operations. For heavy industry, namely oil & gas, utilities and other energy stakeholders, this significantly reduces operational expenses and increases operational efficiencies. With this approval, Percepto heavy industry customers can finally implement large-scale drone fleet inspections by safely,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.88
September 14, 2023
…regulators. The company participated in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) Uncrewed Aerial System Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP), which ended in 2020. “When we saw that the FAA began building a regulatory framework for commercial drone operations, we got involved,” Bash recalled. “It's a marathon, not a sprint, but since we're talking about safety with airplanes, slow was the way to go. We have certifications to fly above highways, roads, and houses.” Flytrex has also participated in the FAA's BEYOND initiative. The company said it operates the largest backyard drone-delivery service in the U.S., with delivery stations in North Carolina…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.09
June 17, 2023
…nationwide Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the FAA, allowing the company to provide any US critical infrastructure site with remotely-operated automated drones without the need for site specific approvals from the FAA. A game changer for the industry, this waiver removes logistical and cost barriers, such as the need for radars or people on the ground, fueling the adoption of autonomous drone technology, according to the company. “KDT's reinvestment underlines their confidence in our ability to make companies more profitable by keeping infrastructure operational in the face of the unpredictable,” said Percepto Co-founder and CEO Dor Abuhasira. “Organizations…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.52
June 09, 2023
…cargo delivery. “We appreciate the close collaboration with the FAA and Reliable Robotics to collect meaningful data from flights to improve our collective understanding of using radar for detect and avoid,” said Brad Snelling, NASA Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign’s chief engineer for partner activities. “These landmark flights will help the entire advanced air mobility industry further their understanding about how future use of primary surveillance radar data could enhance aviation safety.” “We believe high-quality primary surveillance radar data can save lives today,” said Robert Rose, co-founder and CEO of Reliable Robotics. “We are honored to partner with NASA on…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.28
May 04, 2023
…visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights, he recalled. However, changes in FAA regulations and increasing demand for infrastructure and other data are increasing drone demand, Waters said. PowerPad Pro provides autonomous charging While many outdoor chargers use robotic arms to reposition drones for contact-based charging upon landing, such mechanical parts require extra maintenance, noted Waters. PowerPad Pro is sealed to the elements and moves the transmission coil internally for wireless charging and data transfer. PowerPad Pro allows different types of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to share a common platform and be deployed across large areas, said WiBotic. The company built its own…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.30
March 28, 2023
…Yardstick is available here. Flytrex works with Causey Aviation, FAA Since launching what it said was “the world’s first fully autonomous urban drone delivery system” in Reykjavik, Iceland, in 2017, Flytrex has worked closely with regulators on safety standards. The company participated in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), which concluded in October 2020. It has also participated in the FAA’s subsequent BEYOND initiative, working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to tackle the remaining challenges of UAS integration. Flytrex said this will help bring “swift, affordable, and sustainable on-demand drone delivery to more partners,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 1.78
February 20, 2023
…Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday. Congresswoman Eshoo, and California State Senator Josh Becker shared remarks during event and highlighted innovation in the region. Reliable Robotics said it is designing advanced autopilot systems with high-precision navigation that will enhance aviation safety by enabling all-weather auto-taxi, auto-takeoff, and auto-landing, without new ground infrastructure. It said its vision is to transform the way we move goods and people around the planet with safer, more convenient, and more affordable air transportation. “In my two decades in Congress, I have promoted policies that foster innovation…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 0.58
February 09, 2023
…Robotics said. Once certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the company said its system will reduce the occurrence of common causes of fatal aviation accidents, such as controlled flight into terrain and loss of control. “Headquarters Air Force Mobility Functional Integration Team supports the efforts of Reliable Robotics and the development of their aircraft automation systems,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Sean R. McClune. “Reliable provides capabilities that will help close logistical gaps so that the United States Air Force can execute their role within the Joint Warfighting Concept.” “We are interested in Reliable Robotics, not only for their…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 4.05
January 30, 2023
…135 Air Carrier Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). That move now allows Flytrex to operate and complete long-range on-demand commercial drone deliveries in the United States, the companies said. Tel Aviv, Israel-based Flytrex said it has spent years testing its drone delivery service and adheres to the highest safety standards. It operates drone delivery stations in North Carolina and Texas, which are in use daily. With this Part 135 Certification, Flytrex and CAU said they will further expand their drone delivery service nationwide – eventually offering food, drinks, and other goods to the more than 82 million eligible…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.12
December 29, 2022
…permission is available from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), more teleoperated and autonomous drone deliveries are possible. In July, Flytrex got FAA approval to double its delivery radius to 2 nautical miles. “2022 was also a milestone year from a regulatory standpoint,” Bash noted. “Two companies were granted Part 135 air carrier certification [to Joby Aviation and Zipline], bringing the total number of recipients to four [joining Wing Aviation LLC and UPS Flight Forward].” “The FAA issued a Type Certification and Production Certificate to a UAS [unmanned aerial system] for the first time ever,” he added. Matternet, which received…
