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Devorto is pleased to announce that Jeff Hassannia is officially onboard as our new Chief Growth Officer (fractional). He has extensive business development experience within the Air Force and the aerospace industry, and will provide valuable connections and insights as we commercialize our Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) aerial platform. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft

Devorto was just published in an article on MSN! It's titled "Revolutionizing Aerial Technology: Devorto’s Solar-Powered Aircraft is a Game Changer." This was a nice write up describing the various use-cases and applications that our Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) platform will pursue. It dives into: ? Aerial wildfire monitoring ? US Air Force mission profiles ? Remote and mobile connectivity ? Mesh network applications for edge computing, ? Scientific research applications Let us know what you think! #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/eyXQfN6k

Skydweller Aero, which was built upon the Solar Impulse 2, is now pursuing a High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) capability. It has a rich history having completed the first piloted solar-powered global circumnavigation. It was accomplished through mission legs where each one typically spanned two or three days. This current embodiment has a 236-foot wingspan which is comparable to a Boeing 747 but weighs approximately 5000 pounds which is akin to an average pickup truck. Its reliance on a traditional fixed-wing design, albeit refined and optimized over a two-decade period, still poses aerodynamic challenges. The airfoil's thickness-to-chord ratio exceeds 20%, which is necessary for structural integrity. But it limits the aerodynamic efficiency, resulting in modest Lift-to-Drag ratios around 70. Conversely, innovative designs like the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) aircraft, developed by Devorto, feature thin-thickness and high-camber airfoils with Lift-to-Drag ratios that exceed 230. TURN overcomes the limitations that are ubiquitous to traditional fixed-wing solar-powered aircraft. Incorporating system rotation as a design element places wings under tension, which overcomes these aerodynamic inefficiencies. Slender wings are just one of the design features from this innovative aerial platform which will revolutionize the efficiency and feasibility of solar-powered flight. As development progresses, TURN represents a significant step forward shaping a future where solar energy powers the skies with unprecedented efficiency and endurance. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/e9CH-ZTD

Congratulations to Amprius Technologies, Inc.! Amprius has some of the most promising silicone anode batteries available. Typically, certifications are more common for already established technologies that have a historical track record. The fact that Amprius was able to obtain this certification is a testament to their product and manufacturing capabilities. At Devorto we're looking forward to working with Amprius, to employ their batteries on the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN), our solar-powered High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/eScThqAi

Congrats to Kieran Carroll and ZeroEyes for getting their AI firearm detection software accepted across Utah schools. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft

John Deere selects satellite connectivity from SpaceX as a backup to their LTE service for their autonomous tractors. This connectivity lets farmers have a real-time view of their equipment. It operates with sensors and cameras, where critical information is sent as alerts to the farmer, and more extensive data for soil health and emissions is sent to the cloud where it is processed and compiled into a comprehensive report. They even demonstrated the capability at the CES show in Las Vegas, by commanding and controlling a tractor in Texas. Because Starlink needs a dish, this service will only be available to new tractors, and cannot be retrofitted onto existing ones. "We are bringing satellite communications service to the farm at scale so farmers with cellular coverage challenges can maximize the value of connectivity to their operations," said Jahmy Hindman, SVP and CTO at John Deere, in a statement. This is amazing news for farmers. It really showcases the power of connectivity, and the benefit of the Internet of Things (IoT) for autonomous vehicles (AV). Farmers typically have a labor crunch in the fall when they need to both harvest and till their fields at the same time. If both aren't complete within a short timeframe, then next year's harvest is at risk. With autonomous tractors this activity is much more efficient. One of the main limitations of this set up is that it needs a dedicated device for the Starlink connection. These tractors are already equipped with LTE capabilities provided by AT&T, but the hardware connecting to cell phone towers is substantially different from the satellite dish required for Starlink. But since LTE and 5G coverage have gaps in their coverage, primarily in rural areas where they do not want to build the infrastructure, satellite connectivity is currently the only option available to solve this need. The good news is that the dilemma of having to flip-flop between mobile and satellite networks will soon be a thing of the past. This type of rural connectivity is a primary use case for the High-Altitude Platform Station from Devorto. The Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) operates in the stratosphere, which is 30X closer than Starlink, and will provide 5G connectivity without the hassle of a satellite dish. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/dKmHAb94

Right now, SpaceX is about the only rocket launch service available. The European Space Agency - ESA doesn't have a suitable rocket solution for space missions. While the Space Launch System holds potential, it still lacks enough history to instill a high degree of confidence. Like it or not, SpaceX is really the only game in town when it comes to reusable rockets for human?space exploration. Is this a bad thing? Perhaps not. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration held the position that their mission was to?deliver?good science, so they decommissioned the space shuttle because?they were heading into an "Uber for Space" type of arrangement. Cutting ties with the space shuttle may have been the plunge needed to refocus on the longer term science and human exploration objectives. The main qualm is that launching rockets is still not a scalable process. SpaceX has increased their launch frequency, but is still limited by the number of launch?sites, and can be hindered by the weather which may scrub a meticulously?planned schedule. To service Starlink, which needs 42k satellites with a five year serviceable life, SpaceX will need to run about four launches per week to maintain that constellation. That's a lot of time/money/effort which will produce an astronomical amount of space debris. Instead, SpaceX should maintain a singularity of purpose delivering Elon's vision of humanity becoming an interplanetary species. But using satellites to deliver broadband Internet is not the most practical or responsible?solution. That's better left to High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), like the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) from Devorto. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/eMHrCyT9

The state of California has endured some of the worst wildfires in recent history. These are the stats from 2020: ?? Burned 4 million acres, ??Lost 8500 structures, ??Estimated $20B in property damage, ??30 deaths. Some citizens are calling for a change in how this destructive force is addressed. Specifically, they want to bring together the best minds from across various disciplines and are proposing that a privately funded organization coordinates the effort. The goal would be to let California and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) effectively partner with the private sector and other government agencies. The author of the article, Peter Shannon, states that, “A focus on rapid response to target the first minutes and hours of a new wildfire is vital. Fires grow geometrically, meaning they soon become impractical to extinguish, with containment becoming a long, costly and dangerous undertaking.” Devorto currently has a Customer Memorandum with the Washington Air National Guard within the United States Air Force. This sentiment was also vocalized, where the first six hours largely determines whether a wildfire is contained in six days... or six weeks. One of the most exciting applications for the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) is that its vastly increased flight endurance will not only remove people from harm’s way by eliminating the need for a piloted aircraft, but it will also significantly reduce the operational cost for the US taxpayer, which currently runs about $2k-$3k per hour to provide aerial imagery. ?? #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/eM8HniYs

Congrats to Kieran Carroll and ZeroEyes for getting their AI firearm detection software accepted across Utah schools. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft

This is why Devorto has a Customer Memorandum with the United States Air Force. Increased flight endurance with the Tethered Uni-Rotor Network (TURN) will provide earlier wildfire detection. #devorto #turnuav #solarpoweredaircraft https://lnkd.in/eWxQxnJi