Strategic Alliance to Enhance UAV Autonomy
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has teamed up with Palladyne AI Corp. to significantly improve the autonomous functionalities of Red Cat’s Teal drones through the integration of Palladyne AI’s Pilot software.
Innovative AI Solutions for Unmanned Systems
Palladyne AI, drawing from its extensive experience in developing solutions for U.S. Government clients, is crafting an AI platform tailored for unmanned systems. This platform aims to enable continuous detection, tracking, and classification of relevant objects by merging multi-modal sensor data in real-time.
Introducing Palladyne™ Pilot
The AI solution, named “Palladyne™ Pilot,” will promote shared situational awareness among multiple drones and facilitate autonomous navigation when paired with existing drone autopilot systems.This software is set to be compatible with all Teal drones, including those already deployed in the field.
Enhancing Robotic capabilities
Palladyne AI’s software is engineered to train and improve the performance of various types of robots, including mobile, stationary, and dexterous systems. Teal has developed a drone system featuring two robotic UAVs and associated control systems, which have received Blue UAS Certification from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Expanding Drone Network Capabilities
This collaboration will broaden the capabilities of the drone systems, enabling the formation of a network of drones and sensors that can self-organize to deliver enhanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance functionalities.
expert Insights on the Partnership
George Matus, Chief Technology Officer at Red Cat, remarked, “Palladyne AI is making it possible for small drone platforms to incorporate advanced autonomy features that are typically reserved for larger, more expensive systems.”
“The Palladyne Pilot autonomy software equips our drones with adaptable capabilities, significantly reducing the cognitive burden on operators and improving the operational efficiency and mission success of our platforms.”
Commitment to Excellence in Aerial Intelligence
Ben Wolff,CEO of Palladyne AI,stated,“Red Cat’s collaborative approach to providing top-tier solutions has garnered them recognition and certification from the U.S.Department of Defense for their drone systems.”
“We are privileged to partner with Red Cat to deliver cutting-edge technology for aerial intelligence applications across defense,public safety,and commercial sectors in demanding environments.”
Join Us at AUSA Conference
Visit Red Cat and Palladyne AI at Booth 330 during the AUSA conference from October 14th to 16th.
