Brazil Funds Portable Ground Control System for High-Capacity Drones

Moya Aero has received a grant from FINEP, a Brazilian government organization, to develop a portable ground control system for high-capacity drones.

The company’s proposal aims to create a portable and scalable ground control system for high-capacity drones, using artificial intelligence for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations. This innovation is expected to advance cargo transportation.

With autonomous management and route optimization, a single operator can manage multiple drones, improving delivery processes and extending access to remote areas. This advancement will enhance the delivery of fractional cargo over medium distances and benefit applications in environmental monitoring, public safety, and defense. It will reportedly generate new business opportunities while significantly reducing costs and carbon emissions.

Moya Aero claims this system represents a significant step towards a future where technology enhances the efficiency and sustainability of cargo transportation. The project falls under the program titled, Economic Subsidy for Innovation in Continuous Flow—More Innovation Brazil: Urban Mobility. Moya will also collaborate with UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and UPE (University of Pernambuco).

Alexandre Zaramela, Moya’s CEO, commented, “The new system will lighten the operational burden on pilots through automation and is designed to lower pollutant emissions by facilitating the use of hybrid and electric vehicles. Additionally, it will optimize delivery routes using AI, increasing efficiency and safety in simultaneous drone operations. These enhancements promise to make logistics more effective, economical, and sustainable.”