Censys Completes BVLOS Emergency Response Project

Four flights totaling 82 miles were conducted over a two-day period to evaluate Censys’ Sentaero BVLOS UAV as a reliable tool for damage assessment after natural disasters By Caroline Rees / 25 May 2022

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Censys Technologies Completes BVLOS Emergency Response Project

Censys Technologies, along with an Aviation Regulator’s NAS Modernization Group (AJW-124), has conducted a series of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations totaling 82 miles over a two-day period. 

Four flights were conducted with varying distances and payloads using Censys Technologies’ Sentaero BVLOS platform. These operations simulated an emergency reconnaissance of a remote radar asset.

AJW-124 is evaluating BVLOS operations and identifying capable Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), such as the Sentaero BVLOS, as a reliable tool for damage assessment after natural disasters. 

“When disaster strikes, knowing what tools you have and how to leverage them most effectively can be a game-changer when evaluating critical assets,” said Seth Hasty, FAA AJW-124 UAS Operations Program Lead. “Tools like Censys Technologies’ Sentaero BVLOS are great because they can be rapidly deployed, carry lower risks compared to manned aircraft and deliver detailed asset inspection.”

To date, most post-storm assessments have been conducted with crewed aircraft, but an exercise like this allows AJW-124 to put together a stronger natural disaster deployment strategy by utilizing UAVs.

“No matter the weather event, the Sentaero platform supports a range of sensors that provide critical information, which we recently demonstrated to AJW-124,” said Censys Technologies Director of Engineering and Flight Operations Mark Twibell. “Given the flexibility of the Sentaero, use of a Sentourion Mobile Command Center will allow first responders to comfortably conduct site assessments, identify damage, and develop appropriate planning.”

Posted by Caroline Rees Caroline co-founded Unmanned Systems Technology and has been at the forefront of the business ever since. With a Masters Degree in marketing Caroline has her finger on the pulse of all things unmanned and is committed to showcasing the very latest in unmanned technical innovation. Connect & Contact

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