Event 38, a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles, and AviSight, a specialist in critical infrastructure assessments, are leveraging Elsight’s Halo, an AI-driven UAV connectivity solution, to facilitate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) inspections. This technology allows for accurate data gathering during extensive inspections of oil and gas pipelines across challenging terrains.
Central to this partnership is Elsight’s Halo, a lightweight and dependable interaction system. The AI-enhanced software of halo integrates multiple IP connections into a secure link utilizing both public and private cellular networks, satellite, and RF technologies. This ensures seamless drone communication, even in the most demanding environments. Whether for disaster management, surveillance, deliveries, or extensive remote inspections, UAV operations powered by Elsight Halo guarantee continuous transmission of high-bandwidth video and data to the command-and-control center (C2).
In addressing the operational and financial hurdles of data collection from extensive pipelines, AviSight’s CEO, Suzanne Herring, meticulously evaluated the ideal VTOL drone and BVLOS connectivity solution for these tasks, prioritizing high bandwidth, minimal latency, maximum redundancy, and utmost reliability.
Herring stated, “AviSight’s credibility hinges on our capacity to deliver precise, timely, and essential infrastructure inspections through unmanned aerial systems in a cost-efficient manner. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, it is indeed crucial to innovate our systems while effectively tackling the challenges of executing missions efficiently.”
“Given that maintaining C2 is vital for our BVLOS operations, it was imperative to partner with a provider capable of ensuring communication across unpredictable terrains. elsight has empowered us to sustain C2 through expansive wetlands, mountainous areas, and remote locations. Meanwhile, Event 38’s E455 has enabled us to conduct extensive linear inspections more efficiently and economically.”
“We aimed for the right synergy to maintain command and control over more than 2,000 miles of pipeline inspections across diverse terrains. The collaboration with Event 38 and Elsight has allowed us to navigate terrain and distance challenges, delivering precise data to our clients and ensuring their compliance with regulations,” Herring added.
Event 38 Unmanned Systems’ latest VTOL model, the E455, is a top-tier fixed-wing drone capable of vertical takeoff and landing. weighing 55 pounds,the E455 boasts a flight endurance of 2.5 hours on battery power alone.
this drone is engineered to accommodate a variety of payloads, including mapping sensors, LiDAR, and EO/IR surveillance equipment, fulfilling the stringent requirements of various applications, such as extensive pipeline inspections.
jeff Taylor, CEO of Event 38 Unmanned Systems, remarked, “The combination of high bandwidth and low power consumption of the Elsight Halo, paired with the E455, unlocks new possibilities for inspections over long distances and rugged terrains that were previously unattainable. Our E455 VTOL can approach pipelines more closely thanks to Elsight’s technology.”
Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight, commented, “Collaborating with event 38 and AviSight has been rewarding from both a technological and business standpoint. Our Halo was specifically designed for mission-critical objectives, especially in challenging conditions.”
“Elsight enhances drone utilization across various industries by providing reliable BVLOS connectivity for operational efficiency.Additionally, we facilitate industry growth by allowing a single operator to manage a fleet of drones from remote locations. We envision our Halo as a catalyst for drone applications in pipeline inspections and other sectors, where minimizing human involvement leads to improved and safer outcomes.”
