American Manufacturer Freefly Talks New Product & Drone Ban - Matt Isenbarger - PiXL Drone Show #82

Published 2024-07-18
Matt Isenbarger from Freefly Systems discusses the latest updates and innovations in drone technology, specifically focusing on the Astro drone. He highlights the new radio variant and approved payloads for the Astro, as well as the integration of the LR1 camera and the Emescent Hovermap LIDAR system. Isenbarger also discusses the Artarian software used for controlling the drones and the target customers for Freefly's products. He emphasizes the importance of payload capability and the development of an open ecosystem for drone technology. Isenbarger also addresses the challenges faced by American drone manufacturers and the impact of the DJI ban.

00:00 Interoperability and Configurations
07:55 Ease of Use and Training
11:40 Building an Open Ecosystem
14:07 Obstacle Avoidance and Autonomy
17:11 Use Cases: First Response Systems
19:05 Challenges Faced by Drone Manufacturers
25:29 Country of Origin and Supply Chain
28:39 Customer-Driven Innovation
32:12 Future Plans and Expansion
35:13 Favorite Drones to Fly

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