Aeras Fog provides specialized drone platforms and electrostatic application technology for efficient and safe sanitization, precision spraying, and building maintenance. Their patent-pending charged electrostatic drone system enhances particle coverage and retention, while advanced navigation and safety features enable autonomous operation in complex environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional methods for tasks like sanitization, building maintenance, and agricultural spraying often involve manual labor, posing risks to personnel and limiting efficiency. Existing drone technologies may lack the precision, safety, or specialized capabilities required for complex environmental applications.
Solution
Aeras Fog develops specialized drone platforms and electrostatic application technology to address these operational challenges. Their patent-pending charged electrostatic drone system utilizes high voltage to imbue particles with a charge, enabling extended particle retention and more effective coverage for applications such as sanitization and precision spraying. The platform incorporates advanced navigation systems, including rolling radars and LIDAR, coupled with triple-redundant safety features to ensure safe operation around structures and in challenging environments. This technology allows for autonomous operation, enhanced speed, and reduced risk to human operators across various industries.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial service providers in sanitization, building maintenance, precision agriculture, and infrastructure inspection, as well as public safety and emergency response organizations.
Features
- Patent-pending charged electrostatic drone technology for enhanced particle adhesion and coverage duration (over 60 seconds).
- Nanotechnology shielding to protect onboard electronics (LIDAR, GPS, compass) from electrostatic charge and external electromagnetic interference.
- AI-powered window identification and autonomous cleaning capabilities for building facade maintenance.
- High-pressure spray systems capable of delivering up to 3,400 psi and reaching heights exceeding 150 feet.
- Commercial electrostatic backpack sprayer with a 6x longer charge retention, 93 CFM disbursement rate, and adjustable droplet size down to 5 microns.
- Handheld electrostatic sprayer (Aeras mini) offering 3x longer charge retention than commercial versions at a lower cost.
- Precision LiDAR and photogrammetry capabilities for detailed 3D mapping, topographical analysis, and digital model creation.
- Specialized drone applications for wildfire mitigation, including close-proximity flight to power lines for debris collection.
- Thermal imaging and hyper-spectral camera integration for search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and crop health analysis.