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    From Concept to Reality: Horizon Aerobotics’ Revolution in Drones

    Houston, Texas-based Horizon Aerobotics Inc., an enterprise drone company, focuses on markets in public safety, defense, infrastructure and utility inspection and disaster response. In a recent episode of the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, Denver Hopkins, the company’s co-founder and CEO, discussed its research and development (R&D) initiatives to create more robust and secure drone solutions... Continue reading

    AIBOT: Creating AI-Defined Enterprise Drones and Air Taxis!

    Founded in California in 2022, industry newcomer AIBOT is on a mission to revolutionize mobility by crafting a wide range of accessible, software-driven, high-performance aiEVTOL aircraft. In this exclusive interview, based on the first episode of this year's Dawn of Autonomy podcast (formerly known as Dawn of Drones), AIBOT’s Chief Engineer, John Clarkson takes us... Continue reading

    ELECTRA kick-off: Innovation for Aeronautical Sustainability

    Within the framework of the 2023 Aeronautical Technology Programme, Embention, Fiber Laminates, Zelestium and Abervian, leaders in different aspects of aircraft and electrification, have joined forces on the ELECTRA project. A cutting-edge initiative addressing the electrification of the Martin 3 S100, a dual seat aircraft with 600Kg MTOW. ELECTRA's main objective is the development electric... Continue reading

    Dawn of Drones | Episode 124: Valmont Industries

    Jake Lahmann, Valmont Industries' Business Line Manager, joins Dawn this week, as we continue an amazing month dedicated to the “Best of 2023” and sponsored by  Sagetech Avionics.  Valmont modernizes infrastructure for sustainability and productivity by galvanizing steel, advancing irrigation with technology and fortifying the electrical grid. Serving the agriculture and infrastructure markets globally, Valmont's... Continue reading

    Embention Releases Motor Controller MC110 v2.0

    The emerging eVTOL industry and the nascent electrification of conventional aviation make it necessary to develop devices tailored to engine control to meet the needs of such aircraft. Motor controllers (ESC) play a crucial role in the electrification of the aviation industry, as they share a series of essential requirements for the sector’s electrification: Reliability:... Continue reading

    Volatus Expands Power Utility Drone Inspections with New Multi-Year Contract of up to $60M

    TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / November 1, 2023 / Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV:VOL)(OTCQB:VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") today announced that they have secured a three-year contract on Oct 24, 2023 with a potential value of up to $60M with a major U.S. Power Utility to provide drone inspection services and reporting on their Transmission and... Continue reading

    The New Gold Standard for Autonomous Systems: Saildrone Voyager Is First USV to Earn Formal Classification

    The American Bureau of Shipping issued the first-ever classification for a commercial autonomous, uncrewed vehicle to Saildrone for the 10-meter Voyager.  The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has been a driving force in shaping the standards for safety and excellence in design and construction for the maritime industry for over 150 years. Saildrone is excited... Continue reading

    Spooky Sounds at Sea: Listening for Bats Offshore with USVs

    There are more than 1,400 species of bats, and bats make up about 25% of all mammals. In North America, bats contribute about $23 billion in pest control services to the agricultural industry. Around the world, bats are crucial for pollination and seed dispersal and consume insects that transmit diseases. But, bats are under threat... Continue reading

    FlytBase and Skyqraft partner to enable autonomous power grid asset management

    San Jose, California (USA), Oct 23, 2023 – Enterprise drone autonomy software platform company, FlytBase, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Skyqraft, a leading visual data analytics provider for the grid infrastructure. Through this collaboration, FlytBase and Skyqraft aim to empower system integrators and enterprises in the transmission and distribution sectors with autonomous... Continue reading

    Skydio Sets September Launch Date for New Autonomous Drone Technology

    In the small UAS industry, autonomy is changing everything.   AI-powered drones help enterprise users do more: capture more data, navigate more complex environments, and work more efficiently. As the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, Skydio has watched demand for autonomous drones increase across sectors as the underlying technology matures.   In the utilities industry, inspection teams are using Skydio’s... Continue reading

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