Okulo Aerospace develops solar-electric hybrid drones with flight endurance exceeding 8 hours, designed for persistent aerial monitoring in industries such as oil, gas, and mining. These UAVs replace outdated surveillance methods, significantly reducing data acquisition costs by up to 80% while enhancing security and operational efficiency.
Funding
$995.1K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional monitoring methods relying on CCTV and security personnel are susceptible to human error and require complex data stream management. Undigitized surveillance systems can lead to theft, damage, and illegal activities, highlighting the need for more effective solutions.
Solution
Okulo Aerospace provides solar-electric hybrid unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed for persistent aerial monitoring, offering flight endurance exceeding six hours. These drones surpass the limitations of conventional electric drones, enabling continuous surveillance and reducing data acquisition costs. The UAVs facilitate comprehensive monitoring, even in remote areas beyond visual line of sight, providing enhanced security and operational efficiency for various industries. Equipped with autonomous operation capabilities and advanced energy management algorithms, the drones deliver state-of-the-art aerial monitoring solutions.
Target Audience
The primary customers are companies in the oil, gas, mining, metallurgy, and power industries that require persistent aerial monitoring of assets and infrastructure.
Features
- Solar-electric hybrid propulsion system for extended flight times
- Fully autonomous operation with advanced energy management algorithms
- High-resolution camera payload for detailed image capture
- Beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) monitoring capabilities
- Real-time data transmission and analysis