Skyway and the Edge Company Explore AI-Solutions for Wildlife Protection in Modern Air Mobility
OAKLAND, Calif., August 12, 2024 (Newswire.com) - Skyway, a leader in advanced air mobility infrastructure, and The Edge Company, specializing in AI-integrated technologies and neural network solutions, engage in an exploratory collaboration to prevent wildlife encounters in urban air mobility. With passenger-carrying eVTOL flights looming in the not-too-distant future, Skyway sees The Edge Co. toolset as a valuable addition to its Air Traffic Navigation platform.
“Addressing wildlife risk is crucial for the safe integration of urban air mobility. Our engagement with The Edge Company underscores our commitment to pioneering innovative solutions that protect both the aircraft and the environment, ensuring a harmonious coexistence between technology and nature,” stated Skyway's CEO, Clifford Cruz.
Wildlife encounters, particularly bird strikes, pose a significant risk to aircraft operating at lower altitudes. Traditional aviation has long grappled with this issue, but the challenge is even more prominent for urban air mobility due to the closer proximity to natural habitats and the frequency of operations up to 3,000 feet AGL.
By leveraging expertise in AI and computer vision from companies like The Edge Company, Skyway will foster systems capable of detecting and mitigating wildlife risks in real-time. These systems will be crucial in building an efficient, safe, and sustainable infrastructure for urban air mobility. This innovative approach will improve safety for low-altitude aircraft and contribute to the collective goal of protecting wildlife in urban areas.
“Our mission has always been to leverage advanced technology to solve bird strikes, a real-world problem. We have found that our technology is a crucial solution in any industry requiring wildlife monitoring and deterrence,” said Fabio Masci, The Edge Company’s CEO. “Collaborating with Skyway allows us to apply our AI-driven solutions to a new and rapidly growing field, ensuring that wildlife protection is a key component of urban air mobility.”
About The Edge Company:
The Edge Company specializes in AI-driven solutions for airports and vertiports safety, utilizing advanced computer vision and AI algorithms for bird and obstacle detection. Their environmentally friendly, cost-effective technology enhances safety and security, merging innovative techniques with practical field knowledge for real-world applications. Learn more at TheEdgeCompany.net
About Skyway:
A California-based vertiport operations company, Skyway focuses on providing critical services to airline operators, eVTOL manufacturers, and commercial developers. Working with government airspace regulators, and technology providers to enable its services, Skyway provides Vertiport Air Traffic Management, Air Traffic Navigation, and unmanned aircraft airspace mission planning services. Learn more at GoSkyway.com
Source: Skyway
