Percepto exemption: first of its kind
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
Leading automated inspection and monitoring solution provider Percept announced that it has been granted a nationwide Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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The first-of-its-kind approval will allow US-based Percepto customers to remotely control drones if their sites meet all exemption criteria. Percepto’s automated Drone-in-a-box solution detects infrastructure issues, enabling faster response times and increased efficiency, helping power utilities, oil and gas, solar power plants, and mining operations is introduced regularly in
The new waiver allows the Percepto system to be operated remotely at eligible sites nationwide, eliminating the need to wait for site-specific BVLOS approvals, improving safety, effectiveness and ease of use. Percepto customers can receive immediate actionable insights via her Percepto drone-in-a-box for inspection and surveillance. Additionally, Percepto provides the ability to centrally manage drone-in-a-box fleets at multiple sites.
“We are very excited about the potential this nationwide BVLOS exemption brings to our operational partners. This change will allow us to extract more value from our already critical operational systems,” said Koch Ag. and Energy Solutions LLC said. Operations Enablement Leader Tim Schanfeldt said: “Percepto’s nationwide BVLOS exemption will enable the expansion of automated drone inspection and surveillance without waiting for site-specific FAA approvals. It further establishes itself as an industry leader and serves as a catalyst for making automated drone inspection and surveillance part of mainstream industrial practice.”
Ariel Avitan, co-founder and CCO of Percepto, said: “Percepto makes it easier than ever for governments and businesses across the country to implement automated drone operations and unlock the true potential of AI-powered inspections.”
“This landmark approval allows Percepto to expand BVLOS operations at customer sites nationwide,” said Neta Gliksman, Percepto’s vice president of policy and government relations. “We are grateful for the FAA’s review and timely approval of our safety her case. We look forward to continuing to work with U.S. regulators to bring the benefits of this amazing technology to the American public.” .”
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Ian attended Dominican University in California and graduated with a BA in English in 2019. With his lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and keen interest in technology, he now contributes to his DroneLife as a staff writer.
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