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Sean Guerre, InnovateEnergy | Dawn of Autonomy | Episode 17

This week, we close out an incredible month dedicated to ‘Education’ on the Dawn of Autonomy podcast, sponsored by USI with an episode featuring Sean Guerre, Managing Director of the Energy Drone and Robotics Coalition (EDRC) and Managing Director for the InnovateEnergy communities and Energy Innovators Council. Sean has a demonstrated history of building communities... Continue reading

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

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