from Amsterdam Drone Weekexperienced Anarky Labs’ AIRHUD augmented reality solution for drone pilots.
The concept of flying a drone within sight or with a visual observer points to significant problems for drone pilots. Pilots need to know where the drone is in real space and understand the controller data. His AIRHUD augmented reality platform from Anarky Labs offers a sophisticated solution that presents pilots with the airspace awareness data they need in the sky on a “heads-up” display.
DRONELIFE spoke with the founder and CEO of Hannu Lesonen. anarchy lab, FlyBy Guys expert drone pilot Stephen Sutton. He also had the opportunity to experience his AIRHUD on the He Drone He Week floor in Amsterdam.
Heads-up display: visual understanding of airspace, ground conditions, and more
AIRHUD is a subscription software product installed on smart controllers and glasses such as MetaQuest Pro and Microsoft Hololens 2. It is a feature-rich solution that allows pilots to easily absorb the information they need for safety, helping customers fly accurately and effectively. .
AIRHUD allows pilots to see drones in the context of spatial realities and regulations. (Regulations are integrated from his UTM providers such as Altitude Angel and Avia Maps.) Visual indicators use factors such as height and direction to identify drones in the sky, so pilots can tell which drones are flying. No more guessing if it’s right for you. The basics like battery life are all clear, and so are the regulatory limits. The altitude limit will be the red ceiling on the drone and the proper distance to maintain from the structure will be the visual wall. A real-time video will be displayed next to the aircraft. A map of the area showing streets and structures shows where the drone is in its actual geography. See waypoints by location on the map to assess the safety of waypoint missions that may have trees or buildings nearby, or drop points on the map with your finger to note locations of interest. You can
“It’s important to understand where the drone is actually located,” says Lesonen. “It’s about making something completely abstract more concrete.”
After a few minutes of practice, DRONELIFE got the hang of switching options and absorbing data through VR glasses. It is a very easy way for beginners and training applications to visually understand the regulations related to flying drones. For the experienced pilot working in precision inspection applications, public safety, or any other job, AIRHUD provides the tools to take your operations to the next level.
Stephen Sutton Dear Flyby, A full-stack drone consulting company that offers a wide range of services from inspections to drone shows. Sutton says AIRHUD is a game changer for commercial applications.
“It’s all about the data and what you see in the sky,” says Sutton. “When doing industrial inspections, being able to see the drone at all times is very important. Instead of looking down, you can look up into the sky…this is incredible situational awareness and can be very helpful in making your flight more effective.”
In addition to asset inspection use cases, the system is being tested by law enforcement agencies in several countries around the world. For public safety agencies piloting BVLOS, the ability to “see through” buildings using contextual information such as city maps to see the drone’s position in relation to buildings and trees is a significant benefit. An Incident Commander can use the Maps feature in combination with streaming video to better understand the likely paths of moving suspects, evolving traffic and vehicle-related incidents, and help security plan his mission. You can
Drone training is another big opportunity for AIRHUD, with several national-level programs currently evaluating the system. “AIRHUD is one of the most realistic ways he can visualize drone flight and visually perceive regulations,” Lesonen says. “In the classroom, you can use virtual drones and real sticks in virtual environments. Outdoors, you can use real sticks with virtual drones in virtual environments. Pilots can use real drones in real environments. Become.”
“Completely safe, totally compelling,” he comments.
Ultimately, AIRHUD makes missions more effective, but increased operational safety may be its biggest selling point. “This definitely adds safety,” says Sutton. “I know exactly where the drone is, so I don’t panic when I see an oncoming aircraft. I know where I am and which direction the drone is facing. ”
AIRHUD is currently available for commercial DJI drones, including the Mavic family. AIRHUD is platform agnostic and uses SDKs to support most commercial platforms.
Watch this video of the AirHUD Augmented Reality Platform.
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