Pierce Aerospace develops Remote ID beacons and sensors that comply with FAA regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing between 0.55 and 55 pounds. Their technology enhances airspace awareness and safety by providing real-time identification and tracking of UAS, facilitating compliance for manufacturers and operators in the consumer, enterprise, and government sectors.
Funding
$1.1M 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
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), particularly those operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), lack comprehensive airspace awareness, creating safety risks and hindering scalable autonomous flight. The absence of reliable detect-and-avoid systems limits the ability of UAS to safely navigate shared airspace and comply with aviation regulations.
Solution
Vigilant Aerospace Systems develops multi-sensor detect-and-avoid and airspace management software to enable safe, autonomous UAS flight. Their FlightHorizon COMMANDER™ and FlightHorizon PILOT™ solutions provide real-time airspace monitoring, traffic alerts, and autonomous avoidance maneuvers. By integrating data from various sensors, including radar, ADS-B, and transponders, the system creates a comprehensive view of the surrounding airspace. This enables UAS operators to maintain situational awareness, avoid collisions, and comply with regulatory requirements for BVLOS operations.
Target Audience
The primary customers are UAS operators, drone manufacturers, and government agencies (including the FAA, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Defense) seeking to enable safe and scalable BVLOS operations.
Features
- Multi-sensor data fusion: Integrates data from radar, ADS-B, transponders, and other sources for comprehensive airspace awareness.
- Real-time traffic alerts: Provides timely warnings of potential conflicts with other aircraft.
- Autonomous avoidance maneuvers: Enables UAS to automatically execute maneuvers to avoid collisions.
- Geofencing: Allows users to define virtual boundaries and receive alerts when a UAS approaches or breaches them.
- Airspace management tools: Supports flight planning, airspace deconfliction, and regulatory compliance.
- Integration & Consulting Services: Provides integration of FlightHorizon COMMANDER™ and FlightHorizon PILOT™ into existing UAS systems.