Kashima: Autonomous flight / inspection drone in the dark: “Topaz”

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

https://newswitch.jp/p/29298

Drone autonomous flight control & AGV / UGV autonomous driving control system

Topaz Near Earth Autonomy | 3D Sensor System | Argo Co., Ltd.

https://www.argocorp.com/system/NearEarth/NearEarth.html