AirHUD™ is an augmented reality heads-up display designed for drone pilots, providing real-time situational awareness by overlaying critical flight data and environmental information directly in their line of sight. This technology addresses the challenge of maintaining visibility and control of drones beyond 200 meters, enhancing safety and operational efficiency during complex missions, including BVLOS operations and inspections.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Drone pilots often struggle to maintain situational awareness, especially beyond 200 meters, where drones become difficult to see, particularly in low-light conditions or behind obstacles. This lack of clear visibility increases the risk of accidents and reduces operational efficiency, especially in complex missions such as beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and inspections.
Solution
AirHUD™ provides an augmented reality heads-up display (AR HUD) that overlays critical flight data and environmental information directly into the pilot's line of sight. Using AR glasses, pilots maintain constant visual contact with the drone, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The system displays both visible and concealed data, such as distance to buildings and restricted zones, in real-time. AirHUD™ also offers a VR training mode, AirSkill, that allows pilots to hone their skills in simulated environments, regardless of weather conditions, and supports various drone platforms and XR headsets.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes professional drone pilots in sectors such as public safety, inspection, construction, agriculture, and search and rescue, as well as drone training programs.
Features
- Augmented reality heads-up display for real-time situational awareness
- Displays critical flight data, environmental information, and concealed data such as distances and restricted zones
- Compatible with various AR headsets including HoloLens 2, Meta Quest Pro/3, and Magic Leap 2
- Supports multiple drone platforms including Mavic 3 Enterprise series, M30 models, and Matrice series
- AirSkill VR training mode for simulated drone flights in any environment
- Integration with Trimble XR10 HoloLens 2 solution certified for worksite use
- Adjustable transparency feature for optimal visibility in different lighting conditions (Magic Leap 2)
- Camera pass-through capability for opaque and vivid video display (Quest Pro)