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.
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.
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.
At Freefly, we emphasize freedom of movement and creativity, and channel these to create ground breaking products.
"GESAR" stands for Golden Embedded Systems And Robotics. GESAR Inc. is a creative robotics engineering company simply dedicated to creating and delivering quality robots to the masses. GESAR Inc. specializes in creating and manufacturing superiorly designed unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) , ROVs, UAVs and Unmanned Surface Vehicles(USVs) for various applications and industries as well as custom robots.
"GreenSight’s ultimate goal is to make aerial data collection accessible to a massive range of industries and applications, even those who currently believe these technologies are cost-prohibitive. In addition to serving large-scale commercial, industrial, and governmental applications, we are currently building a nationwide network of autonomous drone stations to serve smaller-scale applications such as home roof inspections and other insurance assessments, niche farming and small-scale agriculture, vineyards, sports field management, landscaping, and tree care, among others.
Hitec Commercial Solutions is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of servo actuator technology through diligent research and development, and exemplary engineering prowess. After nearly four decades of success as a world leader in actuator design and manufacturing, Hitec continues to deliver unrivaled reliability, power, speed, and durability. Our unwavering commitment to excellence is what our customers expect and rely upon for the ultimate in affordable precision motion control solutions.
Teledyne FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Our products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies. Teledyne FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.