For the first time, Airobotics’ fully automated, industrial grade multi-purpose UAS platform will be flown at an Australian resources operation.

The platform, which includes the UAS itself, along with an automated base station (called Airbase) and cloud based software, will be used to capture data and insights at South32’s Worsley Alumina operations, providing valuable information for future improvements.

“The launch of Airobotics’ automated drone platform marks an important milestone, being one of the first deployments for Airobotics in Australia,” says Ran Krauss, the Co-founder and CEO of Airobotics, in a press release.

With the capability of handling a variety of missions, including inspecting equipment or machinery, surveying and mapping stockpiles, and monitoring for emergencies or security breaches, the fully automatic UAS does not need a pilot for its operation.

The UAS launches on its own from its freestanding, automated base station, conducts its pre-programmed or on-demand mission, and returns to the station once it completes its mission.

Once the UAS returns to the base station, a robotic arm replaces its battery and payload so that it can conduct its next mission.

With an FAA waiver authorization under Part 107 in the United States in its possession, as well as a commercial license from CAAI in Israel, Airobotics is currently in the process of securing a CASA ReOC (Remote Operator’s Certificate).

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