UST Newsletter Edition 82

GENIUS NY Invests $3M to Strengthen Central NY’s UAS Hub

Norway-based company Aviant is the $1 million grand prize winner of round eight of the GENIUS NY accelerator, leveraging advanced drone technology to provide autonomous last-mile delivery solutions, enhancing efficiency and reliability in logistics.?

Their system offers a seamless, on-demand delivery service, reducing delivery times and costs while improving customer satisfaction.

The year-long program attracts the world’s most innovative startups in the uncrewed systems field to Central New York. A total of $3 million is distributed, with the grand prize winner receiving a $1 million investment, and the other four finalists each being awarded $500,000.

"Aviant leverages advanced drone technology to provide autonomous last-mile delivery solutions, enhancing efficiency and reliability in logistics. Their system offers a seamless, on-demand delivery service, reducing delivery times and costs while improving customer satisfaction." - Aviant CEO Lars Erik Matsson Fagern?s .?

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Elistair to Advance Tethered Drone Box in France 2030 Initiative

Elistair is set to advance its?Khronos?fully automated tethered drone box after being selected as a winner of the ‘Excellence in Robotics and Smart Machines’ call for projects under the France 2030 plan.?

The new version of Khronos will offer enhanced capabilities, including an increased flight altitude of 90 meters (compared?to the current 60 meters), a dual payload port enabling integration of equipment such as telecom systems, and adaptation to maritime environments.

"This support strengthens our continuous growth and our commitment to delivering cutting-edge?solutions to our clients. With?enhanced Research & Development and production capabilities, we are more ready than ever to meet?the growing demands of our clients and to continue our mission of securing sensitive areas with our?advanced tethered drone technology." - Guilhem de Marliave , President and Co-Founder of Elistair.?

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Electric Drive Solution Manufacturer Receives Landmark Certification?

Plettenberg , a leading developer and manufacturer of tailored electric drive solutions for the unmanned systems market, has received its EN 9100:2018 certification.

The EN 9100:2018 standard is equivalent to AS 9100D and stands as a globally recognized benchmark for quality management systems in the aviation, space and defense sectors.?

"Obtaining the EN 9100:2018 certification is a major accomplishment for Plettenberg. It has been the result of hard work, dedication and team effort across our entire organization. A big thank you goes to our team as well as our partners and clients for their continued support." - Plettenberg’s CEO, Bastian Greiner .

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Volatus Completes Drone Solar Farm Inspection

Volatus Aerospace has successfully completed a large drone solar farm inspection project.

The inspection spanned 2,250 acres, covering over 400MW of solar power capacity and 762,750 solar panels across 16 solar fields and 1 large substation.

Volatus utilized RGB and infrared (IR) drones in combination with handheld thermal cameras to collect comprehensive data, ensuring the solar farm’s operational readiness.?

"This project demonstrates how scalable drone technology can economically assist large-scale infrastructure inspections. By delivering comprehensive and efficient solutions, we help our clients make informed and improved operational decisions more efficiently. This supports their long-term performance, while reducing maintenance costs and minimizing downtime or inefficiencies." - Rob Walker , Chief Commercial Officer of Volatus Aerospace.?

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Collaboration to Deliver Skydio Drone Systems for First Responders

Safe Pro Group Inc. ’s?Airborne Response?division is adding Skydio autonomous drone technology to its solutions.?

Under the new agreement, Skydio hardware and software solutions will be available for public safety, emergency services, disaster response, and critical infrastructure users.?

Utilizing?drone systems, first responders can quickly dispatch drones to the required location, capturing and recording real-time video which is relayed to system operators.?

"The recent hurricane is a stark reminder of how critical our tech is to public safety agencies and utilities. Safe Pro Group will expand our reach in the region and accelerate our ability to deliver Skydio products to the agencies and utilities that need it the most when it comes to keeping people safe and the lights on." - Callan Carpenter , Chief Revenue Officer at Skydio.?

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