Top products and solutions were selected by a group of leading UAV industry journalists.
Las Vegas, NV, September 4, 2024 – Bavovna AI, Sixdof Space, and Sunhillo Corporation were selected as the three winners in the annual “Pitch the Press” session at Commercial UAV Expo.
Each year, Commercial UAV Expo hosts “Pitch the Press,” a unique opportunity for exhibitors to present their products to a group of editors and reporters looking for the most innovative new technology being showcased at Commercial UAV Expo. Sixteen exhibitors were selected from a large pool of applicants to share their new products or services during the one-hour event. Each exhibitor gave a two-minute elevator pitch to members of the media, followed by a short Q&A.
This year’s judges included Richard Thomas from Inside Unmanned Systems, Patrick Sherman of Roswell Flight Test Crew, and Commercial UAV News Editorial Analyst Scott Howe. During “Pitch the Press,” these judges listened to two-minute pitches from company representatives. They then evaluated the presentations, looking for innovation and potential for ROI, to select the top three.
The winners are:
- Bavovna AI: Ukraine-based Bavovna presented its inertial navigation system. Designed for use with unmanned vehicles in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments, the system combines modular hardware and AI SaaS for aerial, surface, and subsurface platforms. Judge Patrick Sherman praised Bavovna for its ability to develop a high-quality low-cost while working in a challenging environment. “They are literally operating in an environment where their lives are on the line, and they have created an effective system using simple, off-the-shelf technology.” Sherman said.
- Sixdof Space: Addressing the problems involved in landing a drone in the precise, desired spot, Sixdof Space developed a unique optical tracking system. When integrated with a drone, this sensor provides centimeter-level accuracy, works in all lighting conditions, including GPS-denied environments, and ensures accurate positioning. In selected Sixdof Space’s presentation, Richard Thomas said, “The last 100 meters is a significant problem in landing a drone. This seems like a simple, clean solution that can be applied by first responders or anyone else in the field.”
- Sunhillo Corporation: Sunhillo’s monitoring system seeks to address “clutter” in airspace data and help UAV operators. Judge Richard Thomas was impressed by the way this product addressed a real and pressing need in the drone world and the larger world of aviation. “This brings FAA-level data to the commercial market,” said Richard Thomas about Sunhillo’s presentation. “To have advanced air mobility, we need to de-clutter airspace data.”
Below is a complete list of companies that took part in Pitch the Press:
- A2Z Drone Delivery
- AIR6 SYSTEMS | AIRBORNE ROBOTICS
- Attis Aviation
- AVSS – Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc.
- Bavovna AI
- CopterPIX Ltd
- Drone Amplified
- FREEUA
- Gotonomi
- LIDARETTO – Geotech Bratislava, s.r.o.
- RIEGL USA
- Sharper Shape
- Sixdof Space
- Sunhillo Corporation
- TTP plc
- Vivum AI
About Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation. It will occur September 3-5, 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit https://www.expouav.com/
Commercial UAV Expo is produced by Diversified Communications’ technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News; Commercial UAV Expo Europe, Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, 3D Technology Newsletter, AEC Innovations Newsletter, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).
For more information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo, visit the exhibitor information page or contact Kat McDonald, Sales Manager, at [email protected] or +1.207-842-5646 or Dominique, Caron, Account Executive, at [email protected] or + (207) 842-5404. For information on attending, visit https://www.expouav.com/ or email [email protected].
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Lora Burns
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