Australian drone manufacturer Carbonix and drone data management platform provider Aerial Vantage have accomplished their first business flights in Michigan. With missions going down every fortnight, the continuing campaign goals to extract insight through advanced drone capabilities and advanced AI data processing.
The initial missions are a component of a bigger aerial distant sensing project with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The MDARD project advantages Michigan farmers by providing advanced data to advertise sustainability, improve water and nutrient management and advance crop yield forecasting.
The missions will happen every two weeks, and are also the primary with Carbonix’s partnership with Recent Hampshire based ArgenTech Solutions.
ArgenTech will pilot the missions using the Volanti – Carbonix’s all electric fixed-wing UAV. Data gathered will then be delivered to Aerial Vantage’s Drone Data Management Platform, Speed up. Speed up is an AI and machine learning powered processing and analytics platform that mixes drone imagery with satellite imagery and other data to predict crop yields, quality and pricing for commodities markets.
The mixture of advanced drone capabilities reminiscent of BVLOS enabled distant operations, and advanced AI technology will drive cost efficiencies in the information acquisition and processing value chain, significantly reducing the price of management and yield per acre.
Carbonix CEO Philip van der Burg said the mission marked a milestone for the corporate.
“Michigan is one among the biggest states within the US with large areas to be covered allowing BVLOS capabilities to be utilised to their full potential. This can drive significant operating efficiencies and price reductions in terms of large scale agricultural scanning projects reminiscent of these for the MDARD. ” he said.
“With the ability to take part in these real world missions signifies the opportunities that lie ahead as drone capabilities advance and proceed to revolutionise industries, redefine aerial operations, and empower businesses worldwide. Together, we’re pioneering the longer term of autonomous flight, propelling innovation, and shaping a world where drones are the catalysts of progress.”
Aerial Vantage CEO Michael Dalley said “We’re thrilled to be a part of this ground-breaking endeavour. The successful completion of those missions is only the start of an ambitious and highly scalable campaign. By leveraging the ability of advanced drones and cutting-edge AI technology, we’re revolutionising the way in which aerial operations are conducted.
“Our partnership with Carbonix will not be only about pushing the boundaries of long-range unmanned flight, but in addition about creating real-world solutions for various industries. Through our collaboration with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, we’re on the forefront of enhancing farming technologies, promoting sustainability, and improving crop yield forecasting.”
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