This startup provides aerial robotics services that utilize self-recharging drones and radar sensors for 3D mapping and infrastructure reconstruction, specifically targeting power grid inspection and maintenance. By offering advanced testing facilities and intelligent power line tracking, the company enables clients to efficiently manage and maintain their grid infrastructure in all weather conditions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Maintaining power grid infrastructure requires costly and time-intensive manual inspections, often involving helicopters and specialized crews. Traditional methods are also limited by weather conditions, making consistent monitoring difficult and delaying critical repairs.
Solution
OnGrid Aerial Systems provides an autonomous drone-based solution for power grid inspection and maintenance. Their drones utilize self-recharging technology, drawing power directly from the grid to enable continuous operation and extended mission durations. Equipped with mmWave radar sensors, the drones perform 3D mapping and reconstruction of infrastructure in all weather conditions. Intelligent power line tracking ensures optimal data acquisition, allowing grid operators to identify and address maintenance needs efficiently and safely.
Target Audience
The primary customers are power grid operators and utility companies responsible for maintaining and inspecting power line infrastructure.
Features
- Self-recharging drone technology for uninterrupted operation and extended flight times
- Autonomous 3D mapping and reconstruction using mmWave radar sensors for all-weather performance
- Intelligent power line tracking for precise data acquisition
- Custom power line environment for advanced testing and prototype iteration
- Solutions based on peer-reviewed research
- Patent-pending technology