Flybotix designs a collision-tolerant drone equipped with advanced navigation and obstacle avoidance systems for in-structure and indoor inspections. This technology enables efficient inspections of hard-to-reach areas in buildings, significantly reducing the need for scaffolding and minimizing inspection time.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Inspecting confined or hard-to-reach indoor spaces in industries like energy, maritime, and mining is challenging, often requiring costly scaffolding, confined-space entry permits, and putting personnel at risk. Traditional inspection methods can be time-consuming and may not provide comprehensive data for asset management and safety compliance.
Solution
Flybotix offers the ASIO X solution, a collision-tolerant drone designed for in-structure and indoor inspections, enhancing safety and efficiency while minimizing downtime. The ASIO X drone features a unique dual-rotor design and robust cage, enabling stable flight and precise maneuverability in complex environments. Paired with the ASIO Explore desktop application and ASIO Connect cloud platform, the solution facilitates comprehensive data collection, on-site data validation, and AI-powered analytics for streamlined asset management. The ASIO X solution reduces the need for human entry into hazardous areas, improves inspection speed, and provides detailed insights for proactive maintenance and risk mitigation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes professionals in water infrastructure, energy production, maritime, underground mining, cement production, and chemical production industries responsible for asset inspection, maintenance, and safety.
Features
- Collision-tolerant design with a robust cage for safe operation in confined spaces
- Dual-rotor system for enhanced stability and maneuverability
- Market-leading flight time of up to 20 minutes for efficient inspections of large structures
- Integrated multi-gas detection sensors (H₂S, CO, LEL, O₂) for hazardous environment monitoring
- High-intensity 40,000-lumen lighting system for clear visibility in dark environments
- Orientable integrated LiDAR system for real-time 3D mapping and precise defect measurement
- Radar-based stabilization for stable flight in dusty or humid conditions
- Tube-lock assistance for stable flight inside tunnels and penstocks
- Wall-lock assistance for maintaining a fixed distance from walls in tanks and vessels
- ASIO Explore desktop app for on-site data review and defect measurement
- ASIO Connect cloud platform for AI-based defect detection, asset visualization, and secure data storage