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…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.70
April 27, 2022
…have seven additional sites of operation approved by the FAA,” stated Reese Mozer, co-founder and CEO of American Robotics. “As we continue to build upon our offerings, we look forward to providing current and future customers with the tools needed to unlock scalable, autonomous drone operations that will help propel their businesses and critical industries forward.” “Not only is this a milestone for American Robotics, but it is also another signal that we have reached an inflection point in commercial drone operations in the U.S., and American Robotics is proud to be at the forefront of these industry advancements,” he…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.23
March 29, 2022
…Aviation Unmanned under a newly granted Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver allowing a delivery radius of one nautical mile – reaching thousands of potential homes, the company said. Eligible households that have opted into the service can order food via the Flytrex app. “We’re thrilled to be soaring into the Lone Star State – an outsized achievement for ultrafast home delivery,” said Yariv Bash, CEO and co-founder of Flytrex. “After establishing drone delivery as a preferred option in North Carolina, we are excited to bring our unrivaled speed and convenience to Texas, where big things happen. We look forward to…
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…
