{"id":565685,"date":"2023-05-10T05:32:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T09:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/?p=565685"},"modified":"2023-05-10T05:32:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T09:32:56","slug":"wibotic-releases-automatic-drone-charging-pad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.therobotreport.com\/wibotic-releases-automatic-drone-charging-pad\/","title":{"rendered":"WiBotic releases automatic drone charging pad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wibotic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WiBotic<\/a> \u2013 a Seattle-based company that specializes in advanced charging and power optimization systems for the rapidly expanding ecosystem of aerial, mobile, space and industrial robots \u2013 introduced PowerPad Pro, a stand-alone platform that can also seamlessly integrate into any existing hangar or other <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilerobotguide.com\/category\/drones-uavs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAV<\/a> storage facility. PowerPad Pro automatically charges drones without physical connection points, while wirelessly transferring flight data, images and video.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mobilerobotguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lyfatxIc.png\" alt=\"Figure 1: WiBotic PowerPad Pro with Drone\" width=\"758\" height=\"568\"><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">WiBotic&#8217;s new PowerPad Pro with a drone. | Source: WiBotic<\/p><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cPowerPad Pro enhances drone functionality for our partners working in environments where autonomous or semi-autonomous operations are a priority,\u201d Ben Waters, co-founder and CEO of WiBotic, said. \u201cWe designed it as a flexible solution for those who either already own and operate drones \u2013 and have their own infrastructure in place \u2013 or those who are looking for a more cost-effective option for fully autonomous operations. PowerPad Pro can be used as a stand-alone landing platform, or it can be integrated into any number of enclosures and form factors such as trailers, sheds, or even truck beds.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of WiBotic\u2019s first partners for PowerPad Pro is Valmont Industries Inc., a global leader that provides vital infrastructure and advances agricultural productivity while driving innovation through technology.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cValmont has been working closely with WiBotic and other partners to enhance our drone inspection capabilities,\u201d Angi Chamberlain, VP of UAS Technology Solutions<i>&nbsp;<\/i>at Valmont, said. \u201cFor the first time, PowerPad Pro provides a charging platform that works with any of the different UAVs we use. Remote flight plan uploads and automated sensor data downloads also allow us to perform inspections on a moment\u2019s notice at any location where the platform is deployed.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>Wireless Data Transfer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>During battery charging, PowerPad Pro\u2019s wireless data transfer enables UAVs to quickly and easily download flight and sensor data to an industrial computer inside the pad. The data can then be processed locally and\/or automatically transmitted to a central location using LTE or long-range data backhaul radios.<\/p>\n<p>Using the same wireless data link, remote operators can upload flight plans or monitor flights in real time, ensuring safe and controlled flights. Without this capability, high-resolution images, video and other data can quickly fill the UAV\u2019s onboard storage. By removing this restriction, PowerPad Pro provides more flexibility and versatility in the missions that UAVs can perform.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Autonomous Charging<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to wireless data transfer, PowerPad Pro also automatically begins wireless battery charging upon landing. This eliminates the need for cables and connectors and allows different sizes and types of UAVs to share a common landing pad platform (or series of platforms) deployed across large areas.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike contact-based charging stations, WiBotic\u2019s patented technology provides power through the air. The pad is fully sealed to the elements, protecting both electronics and mechanical components from dust, debris, rain, insects and other environmental factors that may eventually impact reliability. Programmable voltage and current also help extend battery lifespan, reducing the need for costly battery replacements and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Industry Benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>By offering these dual benefits \u2013 wireless data transfer coupled with autonomous charging \u2013 PowerPad Pro dramatically enhances drone operations across a number of industries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Energy &amp; Utilities<\/b>: Utility operators need data from infrastructure inspection every day \u2013 not once or twice a year. Permanently deployed UAVs with the ability to fly multiple repetitive missions, using one PowerPad Pro or a series of them over long distances, are critical for reducing inspection costs while increasing inspection frequency.<\/li>\n<li><b>Construction<\/b>: Remotely monitoring construction sites provides innumerable benefits in terms of safety, build quality and owner\/builder\/subcontractor relations. However, most construction data is extremely high bandwidth and getting it to engineers and project managers at remote locations is extremely difficult without a solution like PowerPad Pro.<\/li>\n<li><b>Defense<\/b>: Drones are frequently equipped with high-resolution cameras, infrared sensors and other advanced imaging equipment that gather terabytes of data. In a combat zone, however, it\u2019s extremely dangerous to leave a protected vehicle to swap batteries or retrieve the SD cards that contain that data. A fully autonomous platform like PowerPad Pro ensures the warfighter remains protected while he or she gathers intelligence on enemy movements.<\/li>\n<li><b>Agriculture<\/b>: UAVs have made monitoring thousands of acres of farmland easier than ever before \u2013 but that\u2019s not to say it\u2019s easy. Drones still have limited flight time and limited onboard data storage. A network of strategically placed PowerPad Pros solves this problem by providing charging stations across the entire farm and an automatic backhaul of data to the farm HQ where it can be put to immediate use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these onboard chargers can be integrated into nearly any UAV, Wibotic is pleased to announce BlueHalo as the first partner for PowerPad Pro. The BlueHalo Intense Eye V2 (IE-V2) and E900 models can now be purchased with WiBotic\u2019s PowerPad Pro to support both charging and data offload.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlueHalo provides UAVs to both the commercial and defense sectors, with extensive experience in applications ranging from inspection and monitoring to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions,\u201d Mary Clum, Sector President and Corporate Executive Vice President of BlueHalo, said. \u201cThere is a growing demand for permanently deployed and remotely controlled UAVs. PowerPad Pro has given us a single, reliable tool to integrate autonomous charging and data offload capabilities into our UAV platforms, allowing us to offer new solutions and better support critical customer missions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WiBotic&#8217;s PowerPad Pro charges drones without physical connection points, while wirelessly transferring flight data, images and video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":565686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rbr50_analysis":"","rbr50_state":"","rbr50_country":"","rbr50_description":"","rbr50_numemps":"","rbr50_text_taxonomy_radio":"","rbr50_text_taxonomy_select":"","rbr50_url":"","rbr50_yearfounded":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1383,1401,2039,2012,1384],"tags":[3123],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - 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