It all started with an idea in 2006 for the University of Maryland’s Design, Build, Fly Team. The design was inspired by the forgotten Vought V-173 “Flying Pancake.” Evandro realized that if actuation could be added to the propulsion system, he could create a vehicle capable of taking off and landing without a runway and of flying forward with superior efficiency when compared to systems with similar capabilities.
In 2015, Evandro disclosed the invention to the Office of Technology Commercialization and filed the provisional patent. Soon after, construction began on the initial idea, called HorseSHU (HS-1) (named after the Chesapeake Bay’s horseshoe crab). Upon successful completion of the prototype build, Evandro and Pramod founded Airgility Inc. in April of 2017. To further de-risk flight operation of HorseSHU’s highly unique and large design, a smaller test bed was needed. To fill this need, the miniSHU (MS-1) was designed to scale down from HorseSHU’s 6 foot diameter footprint to the size of a large dinner plate. The shell design of the vehicle, similar to a horseshoe/terrapin’s shell, proved highly favorable to 3D printing and proved useful in many other applications.
Aquiline Drones Corporation (AD) is of undeniable aviation pedigree - founded and managed by veteran aviation and aerospace professionals. AD is an all-American drone and cloud technology company built to exceed the demands of the global drone marketplace. AD offers drone pilot training, drone production and maintenance, cloud and IoT solutions , AI capabilities and the novel Aquiline Drone-on-Demand job curation app.
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Bosch Sensortec is the technology leader in sensing solutions based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and dedicated to the consumer electronics world. Our success in MEMS sensors and solutions is built on a remarkable team driven by passion, innovation and flexibility.
Centeye is, at its core, a fabless semiconductor company in the field of image sensors and vision chips. We develop vision chip architectures that fill capability gaps left by the image sensor industry. The result is a class of vision chips that are easy to interface with modest processors yet can achieve frame rates, form factors, and/or dynamic ranges not possible using standard image sensors. Our vision chips are 100% designed in the USA and are made either in the USA or in Germany.
Cleo Robotics is a Boston-based company specializing in unconventional robotic systems equipped with cutting-edge sensing to collect critical data in GPS-denied, dangerous and difficult to reach areas. Our goal is to eliminate manned entry into dangerous, hazardous and difficult to reach environments.
From our base in Reno, Nevada Drone America proudly designs, manufactures and operates medium to large scale autonomous aircraft. We were founded in 2009 with one simple goal: Develop and use UAS technology to save and improve lives. Our team has been working toward this goal for the last decade by serving the first responder, law enforcement, wildlife management, government and educational communities. Drone America specializes in remote large area infrastructure, fire survey, cloud seeding research, wildlife management, SAR support, ISR and critical cargo delivery.
DST CONTROL was founded in the late 80's. The company started as a consultant company in the control system business. We have developed control system to RUAG Space, NASA, SAAB, ELEKTA, FLIR SYSTEMS, etc.
Easy Aerial was founded in the United States in 2015 by a group of aerospace, robotics and software development engineers and former military personnel. Their vision: to use autonomous UAV solutions, or drones, to protect and save lives.
First Sensor is one of the world's leading suppliers in the field of sensor systems and part of TE Connectivity. In the growth market of sensor systems, First Sensor develops and produces standard products and customer-specific solutions for the ever-increasing number of applications in the industrial, medical, and mobility target markets. Our goal here is to identify, meet and solve the challenges of the future with our innovative sensor solutions early on.
At Freefly, we emphasize freedom of movement and creativity, and channel these to create ground breaking products.