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Sense and Avoid: How it Works in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
by Eric Schafer, Simulation Architect at Iris Automation Although the term Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...
Eliminating the Vicious Cycle: Ground Based Casia
The use of drones for commercial operations promises amazing cost savings and efficiencies....
The Complete Pocket Primer on Canadian Drone Laws
Ah, Canada—the land of maple sugar candy, world-class hockey, and moose galore. But what you might...
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Sense and Avoid: How it Works in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Learn how safety technology like Sense and Avoid (SAA) is used in drones to avoid mid-air collisions.
Eliminating the Vicious Cycle: Ground Based Casia
The use of drones for commercial operations promises amazing cost savings and efficiencies. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting to realize the full potential of these benefits. Why? Market factors, physics, and regulations. Market factors When building drones, manufacturers want to sell as many as possible. To broaden market appeal, aircraft are generically packaged. Occasionally, manufacturers may […]
The Complete Pocket Primer on Canadian Drone Laws
Canada is a great place to have a drone. Before you head outside, make sure that you comply with all regulations and drone laws in Canada.
Avidrone Aerospace exhibits flagship 210TL Tandem drone integrated with Iris Automation’s Casia onboard detect and avoid technology at IDEX 2021
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Canada Pavilion stand 11-C11 (February 18, 2021) – Iris Automation is showcasing its innovative Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) Casia system with partner and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies leader Avidrone Aerospace at this week’s IDEX exhibition. Avidrone Aerospace manufactures the world’s only commercialized tandem rotor, electric powered, fully automated […]
Iris Automation Launches Canada Pathfinder Program to Advance Commercial Drone Operations Readiness, Approvals
Partners with Canada’s leading RPAS testing centers CED Alma and Foremost to jumpstart BVLOS operations San Francisco, Calif. (February 16, 2021) – Recognizing the challenges organizations face advancing commercial drone services to perform long distance and remotely piloted missions, Iris Automation has launched the Canada Pathfinder Program, an all-in-one solution to streamline the complex steps […]
Iris Automation joins World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community
Computer vision-based technology innovator for commercial drones joins Shaping the Future of Mobility platform San Francisco, Calif. (February 9, 2021) – Iris Automation has been invited to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators community, an invitation-only group of the world’s most promising start-ups and scale-ups that are at the forefront of ethical technological and business […]
The Complete Pocket Primer on New Zealand’s Drone Laws
New Zealand is an excellent place for local and international drone enthusiasts. Before you fly, learn all about drone laws in New Zealand.
The Complete Pocket Primer on Brazil’s Drone Laws
In this post, we’ll cover drone laws and things you should keep in mind if you’re thinking about operating a drone in Brazil.
Casia Software 2.0 released, with major performance enhancements
by Jason Hardy-Smith Iris Automation has worked closely with Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) around the world to safely integrate unpiloted aircraft into the national airspace, bringing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight closer to commercial reality. 2020 saw greater BVLOS flight-hours generated by customers, and our continued participation in government programs like FAA BEYOND […]
The Complete Pocket Primer on UK Drone Laws
This post will guide you everything you need to know about safe flying by following the regulations set by United Kingdom drone laws and local customs.