The year-long program will see transportable drone docks used around the state for law enforcement tasks including emergency response, surveillance, and search and rescue.
Carbonix’s Volanti drones are being used to pinpoint deeply-hidden root fires under the soil in Quebec, which threaten to reignite wildfires after suppression teams have moved on.
The $1.79 million early-stage project looks to develop a 'lightweight, high-pressure, hydrogen vessel (tank) using Advanced Fiber Placement (AFP) technology' specifically for hydrogen-powered drones.
The US-based company has said the request builds on a bilateral agreement with the FAA for mutual recognition of approvals and certifications.
Ahead of the Australian Aviation Summit 2024, Nova Sky Stories' Sue Osborn argued the onus is on organisations to invest in technology and deliver drone light shows in a safe manner.
It comes with Wing’s Jesse Suskin set to speak at Australian Aviation’s upcoming Australian Aviation Summit on 29 August.