Kashima: Autonomous flight / inspection drone in the dark: “Topaz”
Kashima
NEAREARTH AUTONOMY
Non-GNSS environment and
Can fly autonomously in the dark,
Developed a flight robot (drone) for inspection.
Announced that it was put into practical use for the first time in Japan.
Developed drone:
Utilizes the self-position estimation method based on the images of NEEARTH AUTONOMY.
Achieved autonomous flight with high stability, safety and operability.
Automation of survey / inspection work:
In the future, Kashima will utilize the developed drone.
Tunnel construction site and
Underground construction sites in urban areas, etc.
For all construction sites, including non-GNSS environments
Aim to automate survey and inspection work.
“Topaz”:
The control technology of the US NEEARTH AUTONOMY flight system “Topaz” was utilized.
New switch
Drone autonomous flight control & AGV / UGV autonomous driving control system
Topaz Near Earth Autonomy | 3D Sensor System | Argo Co., Ltd.