uAvionix | October 20, 2020
uAvionix Corporation announced today that it has filed an application for a standard technical order (TSO) with the FAA Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) for its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT transponder for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The ping200X follows a series of pioneering low-size, weight and power (SWaP) electronics developed and certified by uAvionix for UAS and General Aviation aircraft. Certification approval is expected in Q4 2020.
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Iris Automation | April 21, 2021
Casia® X, Iris Automation's onboard multi-camera detect and avoid (DAA) system, will be ready for shipment on May 21, 2021. Casia X is the only option for commercial drones and unmanned aircraft that uses computer vision technologies to have a complete 360° radial tracking capability. Casia X, formerly known as Casia 360, is an extension of the Casia product line that provides some major improvements: -
• Based on almost 16,000 total real-world manned aircraft encounter flight experiments, the probability of detection performance was increased by 7%, with a 12X reduction in false detections.
• Increased average system uptime due to improved software reliability.
• A modern architecture that will support camera configurations ranging from one to six units to provide weight and field of view flexibility.
• Visual aircraft encounter replay tooling and log files to assist in the analysis of detections and air risk.
Casia is also being tested as part of a global civil aviation authority program, including the FAA's BEYOND initiative, which aims to advance complex BVLOS UAS operations in the US National Airspace System. Iris has so far collaborated with four lead participants as part of the BEYOND Program: the City of Reno, the Kansas Transportation department, the University of Alaska Fairbanks (ACUASI), and the Choctaw Nation. Iris had previously collaborated with both of these key players in the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), which ended in October 2020.
Iris Automation is dedicated to improving critical detection technologies and collaborating with global policymakers and regulators to establish effective BVLOS safety standards.
The first Casia X shipments will be prioritized for pre-ordered customers. Reservations for limited output slots are still open. Iris will hold a question-and-answer session about Casia X's production availability on April 29th, 11:00 a.m. PT.
About Iris Automation
Iris Automation is a safety avionics technology company that pioneers Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems and aviation policy services that empower customers to develop scalable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for commercial drones, unlocking the capacity of numerous industries. Iris' DAA system operates entirely onboard the aircraft, enabling it to travel safely over long distances with no human intervention. They collaborate with civil aviation authorities around the world to develop regulatory mechanisms that ensure BVLOS operations are secure, including several FAA BEYOND UAS Integration Programs and Transport Canada's BVLOS Technology Demonstration Program. Iris is recognized by AUVSI as the number one Technology and Innovation Leader for 2020.
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GA Telesis | September 01, 2021
GA Telesis, LLC, the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, announces its MRO Services Group has introduced a transmissivity test cell for repairing and overhauling aircraft radomes. The radome maintenance will be performed at the FAA and EASA-approved composite and aerostructures repair facility near Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. This new test cell is capable of testing a wide range of OEM platforms accommodating all Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Embraer, and Gulfstream aircraft models.
The composite facility specializes in the overhaul and repair of composites and large metallic structures. This new test cell enhances the MRO Services Group’s offerings, covering engine nacelles, flight control structures, and a recently added second 37’ autoclave. These capabilities improve the quality of the products provided to our customer base.
“This new capability is critical in testing repaired and overhauled radomes before returning them to service, setting GA Telesis apart in the aftermarket segment of composites,” said Pastor Lopez, President, MRO Services. “Our engineering team formulated a design plan and executed it well. This is what truly makes GA Telesis a great partner with our airline customers,” added Pastor.
The MRO Services Group focuses on performance by deploying lean operations and eliminating waste from daily activities that lead to direct cost savings for our customers. The “OEM Parts Only Philosophy” and MRO Services’ multiple OEM material service agreements greatly benefit GA Telesis’ customers and its OEM partners. In addition, the Company plans to continue its OEM alignment strategy with other OEMs that will allow it to provide OEM-approved repairs while using genuine OEM-approved materials at competitive rates.
About GA Telesis
GA Telesis is the leading provider of integrated services in the commercial aviation industry. Through the GA Telesis Ecosystem™, the Company is distinctly positioned, across six continents, to leverage its resources to create innovative solutions for its customers. Consisting of global operations encompassing leasing/financing, component solutions, and MRO Services business units for landing gear, component/composite, and turbine engine repair, as well as digital solutions, the GA Telesis Ecosystem™ provides an unparalleled resource to airlines. The Company’s core business is its mission to ensure “Customer Success,” built from a reputation for unsurpassed excellence and integrity.
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