Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition

07/24/2025

Bedrock Robotics, the company developing advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry, emerged from stealth today with $80 million in Seed and Series A backing.

/PRNewswire/ -- Bedrock Robotics, the company developing advanced autonomous systems for the $13 trillion global construction industry, emerged from stealth...

07/23/2025

AIRT has announced a new initiative to improve drone training for public safety agencies across the country. The UAS National Initiative for Training and Education (UNITE) is designed to address critical gaps in training and leadership development identified in the group’s 2025 Government and Public Safety Sector Survey.

DRONERESPONDERS launches the UNITE training program to build stronger public safety drone teams with national standards, leadership courses.

07/22/2025

DroneSense and MatrixSpace have partnered to accelerate the safe expansion of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs. 👮👩‍🚒

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07/21/2025

At this year’s Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, we brought together a panel of pros who know a thing or two about drones that don’t mess around.

The focus was heavy-lift, long-endurance, cargo-carrying UAVs—the kind that don’t flinch at 300-pound payloads or 500-mile missions. If your idea of a drone is still something that fits in your backpack, this session might just blow your propellers off. 🤯

The panelists were:
🎙️ Moderator Michael Hill, Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)
🎙️ Andrew Aubrey, Celatech
🎙️ Gokmen Cetin, XER Technologies
🎙️ Kyle Miller, Censys Technology
🎙️ Mark Zimmerman, Phenix Solutions

The group got real about:
🏗️ Why “heavy-lift” means different things depending on whether you're hauling sensors or spare parts
📈 How AI is helping drones spot problems, avoid obstacles, and make use of huge volumes of data
💃 The regulatory dance we’re all doing while we wait for the FAA Part 108
⚡ Why power systems are still the Achilles’ heel of drone operations (and what advances are being made)

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At the 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, industry leaders shared insights on drone autonomy, AI, regulations, power systems, and the future of BVLOS and cargo delivery.

07/20/2025

Off Angola’s coast, 3D at Depth, a Kraken Robotics subsidiary, is helping TotalEnergies extend the life of the Girassol oil field by using advanced underwater LiDAR to scan subsea infrastructure. Their precise, rapid 3D data enables early detection of issues, supporting safe, efficient maintenance and ensuring this major deepwater asset keeps producing for years to come.

Off the coast of Angola, in the deep waters of the South Atlantic Ocean where the Girassol oil field has been producing for over two decades, a crucial project is under way to ensure its continued …

07/19/2025

As energy demand surges, companies like Southern Company are turning to SwissDrones’ long-range unmanned helicopters to monitor and maintain power lines more safely, efficiently, and sustainably than traditional manned aircraft. These drones can fly thousands of miles beyond visual line of sight, cutting emissions by up to 95% while delivering critical data to help strengthen the grid.

As power demand skyrockets, the energy sector continues to scramble to maintain the current state of the electrical grid while also taking steps to fortify ...

07/18/2025

Kraken Robotics is developing advanced 🌊 subsea imaging sonar systems and modular power solutions that enhance the capabilities of unmanned underwater vehicles across industries like energy, oceanography, and defense. Their technologies, including high-resolution synthetic aperture sonar and pressure-neutral batteries, help operators increase survey efficiency, expand UUV performance, and reduce operational costs. 💲

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07/17/2025

Once defined by the grit of “roughnecks,” the oil and gas industry is now rapidly transforming through AI and advanced technologies, slashing workforce needs while demanding new tech-focused skills. As automation trims headcounts and shifts job requirements, AI is also stepping in to reskill remaining workers, offering digital tools and training to help them adapt to this new era.

Here is how AI is changing the oil and gas industry, from smarter drilling and real-time monitoring to reduced costs and enhanced workplace safety.

07/16/2025

Since drones became commercially viable around 2013, household package delivery has been a tantalizing goal but has struggled with regulatory and technological hurdles that limit scale and cost-effectiveness. Instead, companies like Speedbird Aero are finding success with scalable B2B models, delivering to distribution centers rather than doorsteps, while investing heavily in R&D to meet global standards.

Since the first commercially viable drones entered the scene around 2013, drone deliveries have been perceived as one of the sweet spots of the nascent aviation industry. Unfortunately, the state of t

07/15/2025

🚁🤖 Your weekly lift-off is here! The latest Energy Drone & Robotics Newsletter just touched down — packed with all things Industrial Drones, Robotics, Data & AI. Get updates like:

🚀 Heavy-Lift Drones: Reshaping Energy Ops, One Flight at a Time - Recap of panel from Skyways, XER Technologies, Censys Technology & Phenix Solutions
✍️ O&G Workforce: AI & Tech Are Writing Its Next Chapter
🌊 Dive Deep: Robotics-as-a-Service for Subsea Surveys
💰 A Successful Business Model for Drone Deliveries
⚡ Drones Bring Grid Resilience Solution to the Energy Sector
🤝 DroneSense and MatrixSpace Have Partnered

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07/15/2025

Skyways announced it has secured a $5 million credit investment from Leonid Capital Partners. This debt facility is specifically earmarked to accelerate the production of Skyways’ V3 aircraft for the U.S. Department of Defense.
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07/14/2025

⚡ The energy sector demands regulatory compliance. The promise of technological autonomy has reshaped how oil, gas and utility companies operate. A virtuous circle has formed around the requirements and the technology that helps to meet them: compliance drives innovation and innovation, in turn, enhances compliance. This creates a feedback loop that has redefined the industry’s approach to safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship.

This dynamic was on full display at the recent Law Tech Connect panel, “Big, Big Energy: The Virtuous Circle of Compliance and Autonomy in the Energy Sector,” where leaders from across the energy and legal landscapes gathered to dissect the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Their insights revealed a sector navigating regulatory flux, technological leaps and a relentless push for operational excellence. 🌟

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The energy sector demands regulatory compliance. The promise of technological autonomy has reshaped how oil, gas and utility companies operate. A virtuous circle has formed around the requirements and the technology that helps to meet them: compliance drives innovation and innovation, in turn, enhan...