- The AeroVironment Quantix™ is a new
drone that combines the vertical takeoff and landing advantages of
multirotors with the range, reliability and efficiency benefits of
fixed-wing aircraft
- Operators in agriculture, energy,
transportation, utility and other industries can fly Quantix easily
using one-touch planning and launch via a dedicated Android tablet
device
- The AeroVironment Decision Support
System (AV DSS™) is a full service, cloud-based data analytics
platform, incorporating a high level of automation plus leading
research and algorithms to deliver actionable insights
At Drone World Expo – AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV),
a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems for both military and
commercial applications, today launched its new integrated
commercial information solution featuring the innovative Quantix™
drone and Decision Support System™ (DSS). Available spring 2017,
these technologies allow users to gain actionable insights that can
improve operational efficiencies, minimize risk and increase
profitability.
The AeroVironment Quantix drone will give businesses the same
air superiority, trusted certainty and security that the company is
known for as the leading drone supplier to the U.S. Department of
Defense.
Quantix is an innovative drone featuring powerfully simple,
automated flight with an operator-in-the-loop, and a unique, hybrid
design that allows the aircraft to launch vertically and transition
into horizontal flight, maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and
range.
Operating Quantix is as simple as 1-2-3: First, to plan a
mission, the operator simply traces their finger over a map
displayed on the tablet controller screen to identify an area of
interest. Second, the system guides the operator through a simple,
automated pre-flight check to ensure a safe, reliable mission.
Third, the operator simply presses the “fly” button and Quantix
does the rest, including performing a detailed built-in test
procedure, optimizing its flight path for maximum coverage,
launching, and then landing vertically when its mission is complete
after scanning hundreds of acres with its color and multispectral
sensors. Quantix is designed to be the first practical commercial
drone combining the advantages of vertical liftoff, for safe launch
and soft landing, and horizontal flight to acquire data quickly and
easily. It also includes “land now” and “return home” command
safety features for complete control.
At the heart of AeroVironment’s Commercial Information Solutions
business is the Decision Support System. AeroVironment’s DSS uses
advanced research and algorithms to produce high-resolution
datasets and analysis of agriculture fields and vineyards, bridges,
railroad tracks, pipelines, roads and many other valuable assets.
It has easy-to-use mobile interfaces with secure cloud-based data
storage. Developed with proprietary algorithms, the AV DSS is the
foundation for powerful data processing, integrating data streams
from multiple types of sensors and data collection tools and
capable of securely storing large amounts of image data for
historical trend analysis.
“AeroVironment’s Commercial Information Solutions business
integrates remote sensing and surveying with cloud-based data
analytics to help customers in multiple industries increase the
efficiency of their operations,” said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment
chief executive and president. “Quantix and AV DSS provide our
customers the first truly one-stop, full-service
decision-support-system so they can make smarter, quicker decisions
that will help increase their revenue and reduce uncertainty and
risk.”
Nawabi added, “Our customers told us they want to focus on
running their businesses, not on becoming drone experts. That’s why
we designed our highly automated system from the ground up to make
it easy for them to get the insights they need so they can proceed
with certainty. From an easy-to-use and reliable drone, to
easy-to-access analytics, customers will benefit from our
industry-leading drone and sensor technologies, proven reliable by
the most exacting customers in the harshest environments on the
planet.”
AeroVironment (Booth #401) will begin delivery of Quantix in the
Spring of 2017. Visit avinc.com/CIS to stay informed with exclusive
updates and see a video of the Quantix in operation. Register here
to receive updates and for the opportunity to reserve your own
Quantix system once pre-orders begin February 2017.
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About AeroVironment, Inc.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) provides customers with more
actionable intelligence so they can proceed with certainty. Based
in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned
aircraft systems, tactical missile systems and electric vehicle
charging and test systems, and serves militaries, government
agencies, businesses and consumers. For more information visit
www.avinc.com.
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