Iris Automation, acquired by uAvionix in 2023, is a safety avionics technology company specializing in computer vision-based Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) systems for crewed and uncrewed aircraft. They develop both onboard and ground-based perception systems, like the Casia system, to enable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drones. Iris Automation partners with civil aviation authorities and participates in programs like the FAA ASSURE and Transport Canada's BVLOS Technology Demonstration Program to ensure safe integration of UAS into the National Airspace System. Key products/services include AI-powered industrial inspection systems, object detection, and aviation policy services.
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Iris Automation cut the time taken to receive the BVLOS waiver approval by an estimated six months.
APS obtained a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver for beyond line of sight (BVLOS) flights by enlisting regulatory professional services from Iris Automation.
APS's BVLOS waiver application was built using Iris Automation’s Regulatory Resource Center (RRC), which included a robust risk assessment and mitigation package for BVLOS flights.