SHENZHEN, China, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenzhen
International UAV Expo - AirMap announced today that its UTM
services have been selected by TopXGun to be integrated into the
company's industry-leading autopilot systems for drones. AirMap
services will significantly enhance the TopXGun user experience and
allow its customers to operate safely and in compliance anywhere in
the world.
AirMap connects drone operators with airspace authorities to
enable safe, efficient, and scalable drone operations through core
UTM services. The AirMap services that will be integrated into
TopXGun autopilot systems include geo-awareness with airspace
advisories, weather data, and dynamic flight restrictions; flight
management, including flight planning tools and compliance
briefings; and deconfliction with real-time telemetry and manned
traffic alerts.
"AirMap is the pioneer and industry leader in UTM, with
excellent products and strong R&D support," said Francesco Zhang, vice president at Shanghai
TopXGun Robotics Co, Ltd. "Through our partnership, we are able to
bring even more value to companies using drones for plant
protection, surveillance, mapping, inspection, delivery and
emergency services."
AirMap operates the largest open developer network in the drone
ecosystem with over 600 developers connected to the AirMap
Developer Platform. TopXGun, who focuses on agriculture,
significantly expands this network with its OEMs throughout
Asia, Europe and South
America. AirMap's APIs, SDKs and developer tools allow for
quick and easy integration of features, including:
- Contextual airspace that gives operators an intelligent way to
interact with and understand the airspace environment around
them.
- Airspace Authorizations from over 250 airports in the US
through the FAA LAANC program and in 4 Chiba City test fields in
Japan.
- Situational awareness that equips operators with the
mission-critical services they need to ensure safety and compliance
while in the air.
"Every day TopXGun customers are engaged in mission-critical
operations," said Ben Marcus, AirMap
cofounder and Chairman. "Now those flights will be safer and more
compliant, supporting the rapid growth of the drone economy
worldwide."
About AirMap
AirMap is the world's leading airspace
management platform for drones. Millions of drones, hundreds of
industry developers, and hundreds of airspace managers and
stakeholders rely on AirMap's airspace intelligence and services to
fly safely and communicate with others in low-altitude airspace.
AirMap connects the majority of the world's drones to airspace
authorities through integrations with major drone manufacturers
such as DJI, Intel, senseFly, Matternet, 3DR, DroneDeploy, and
more. Deployed in Japan,
New Zealand, Switzerland, and the
United States, AirMap leads the industry in delivering
technology solutions for Unmanned aerial system (UAS) Traffic
Management (UTM) and U-space to enable safe and responsible drone
operations at scale. To learn more about AirMap's airspace services
for drones, visit booth 7C16 at the Shenzhen UAV Expo.
About TopXGun
Shanghai TopXGun Robotics Co., Ltd. is a
provider of the flying control system and unmanned vehicle
industrial solutions. TopXGun is committed to offering the solution
with the best performance and experience for the users. Its product
line covers flight control, on board computing system, accessories,
and customized solution based on flight control.
Now TopXGun builds solutions cover aerial photography,
agriculture, logistics, surveying, mapping, security and other
fields. It is committed to create precise control for customers,
Science and Technology adheres to the attitude of opening up and
creating future together, and actively looks for partners for
cooperation. Employees in TopXGun believes that through
cooperation, an excellent ecological environment of unmanned flight
industry can be created, promoting the harmonious and healthy
development of the whole industry.
Contact:
Megan Anderson
Mighty for AirMap
airmap@mightypr.com
+1-626-243-3194
View original content with
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/topxgun-enhances-flight-controllers-with-airmap-utm-services-300669889.html
SOURCE AirMap