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Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU) has achieved a significant milestone by completing 320 miles of aerial pipeline patrol in just 7.6 flight hours using a single Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This pipeline patrol was conducted for Shell Pipeline Company (SPLC).
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First-in-the-Nation Authorization to Commercially Operate a New Class of Unmanned Aircraft BVLOS over Linear Infrastructure
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Phoenix Air Unmanned (PAU), an aerial service provider specializing in operating remotely piloted aircraft for critical infrastructure inspection, received authorization to commercially operate the SwissDrones SDO 50 V2 beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in command throughout the United States.
December 18, 2024
PAU and SwissDrones SDO 50: A Powerful Partnership for Offshore Delivery
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PAU successfully deployed the SDO 50 for a groundbreaking offshore cargo delivery demonstration in the oil and gas industry. Flying 38.5 miles to Ship Shoal 28 in the Gulf of Mexico, the SDO 50 excelled in BVLOS operations, precise platform landings, and advanced autopilot performance. This achievement underscores the potential of unmanned aerial systems to revolutionize logistics in challenging offshore environments.​
November 9th, 2023
A New Class of Unmanned Aircraft
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The use of technology, as well as operational mitigations, were crucial to ensure airspace surveillance, command & control, and allow for safe scaled operations with minimal crew – this complex, multi-layered approach took a team. Industry partners included Kongsberg Geospatial, Capital Sciences, L3Harris, uAvionix, and Echodyne, providing key hardware and software to build the safety case.
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August 29th, 2023
First-in-the-Nation Authorization to fly 192-pound SwissDrones Beyond Visual Line of Sight
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The SwissDrones 191-pound maximum weight enables a sensor capacity of 30 pounds and flight endurance of over two hours - enabling multipurpose inspection capabilities.
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June 22, 2023
BVLOS Flying is Changing the Inspection Game - eSmart Systems - GridVision
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The transmission line inspection waiver unlocks BVLOS operations for all utilities recognized by the US Department of Energy. Hence, the utility industry could be the 1st to benefit from BVLOS on a wide scale.
April 5, 2023
sUAS News
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Phoenix Air Unmanned, LLC (PAU) received a broad area waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration authorizing utility powerline inspection flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the remote pilot in command....
January 2, 2023
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Phoenix Air Unmanned hopes to expand its business with larger drones that fly more like helicopters. The company is seeking approval from the FAA to use SwissDrones SDO50 V2. It is a more complex aircraft that allows to fly farther and carry additional payloads.
August 30, 2022
PAU Completes 13,000 Miles of BVLOS Utility Inspections
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The drone inspection flights capture high-resolution imagery of the transmission line infrastructure. The mileage total is another milestone for a program designed to build upon traditional inspection methods in the utility industry and advance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)...
January 18, 2022
IBAC Announces First of It's Kind Registered Operator
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The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) confirmed its first International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) registration was achieved this month by Phoenix Air Unmanned.
