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Iris Automation Casia X BVLOS Flight – DAA With No Visual Observers

By Caroline Rees / 29 Mar 2022
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Iris Automation successfully executes 107 miles of BVLOS flight without Visual Observers (VOs) in honor of their Part 107 waiver granted by the FAA. This operation was conducted using only the Casia X detect-and-avoid (DAA) system onboard the aircraft for air risk mitigation. The Casia X is the first commercially available 360-degree radial computer vision DAA system for drones.

Find out more about Iris Automation's approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct an autonomous BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flight with a small drone and without any visual observers: https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/2022/03/iris-automation-receives-faa-approval-for-autonomous-bvlos-flight/

Find out more about Iris Automation's Casia X detect-and-avoid (DAA) system: https://www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com/company/iris-automation/

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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