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Botlink Releases Monarch Conservation Software Platform, POLLi
Botlink, in collaboration with Simple Business Automation (SBA), is proud to announce the release of the POLLi software platform. POLLi is a one-of-a-kind product that supports data collection and analysis by utilizing automated drone operations for image collection, machine-learning cloud computing for object detection, and in-depth online software for image analysis and reporting.
TEAL Joins Forces with Botlink to Advance the Adoption of BVLOS Drone Technology
Teal global connectivity platform and pioneering force in eSIM technology, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Botlink, a leading innovator in the drone industry. This collaboration will leverage Teal's wholly owned, GSMA certified eSIM technology to enable Botlink’s mission critical drone command and control technology by creating reliable and efficient connectivity for drone operators.
Choctaw Nation Utilizes Botlink’s XRD2 for BVLOS Drone Ops Over Cell Network
Botlink, the developer of the XRD2 cellular drone communication device, is proud to announce its inclusion in the Choctaw Nation’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) waiver, as well as their continued BVLOS operations in the Choctaw Nation Reservation.
Botlink XRD2 Product Release
The Botlink XRD2, which allows for C2 and real-time video over a cellular network, begins shipping to customers around the world.
Botlink XRD2 Announced as Finalist for AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards
Botlink XRD2 has been named as a finalist in the Enabling Components & Peripherals of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI).
Botlink Participating in North Dakota’s Statewide UAS Network
Botlink to participate in the development of Vantis, North Dakota’s statewide beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) network. As part of the Thales team, Botlink is responsible for helping to tackle the myriad challenges that need to be overcome to develop the nation’s first statewide network for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Botlink Capture Now Supports LAANC
Botlink Capture allows drone pilots to request LAANC authorization to fly in controlled airspace. Submitted requests are analyzed by Botlink Capture, and using multiple information sources, including continually updated maps from the FAA, the flight app informs the customer whether or not their flight request is likely to be approved. Requests are then submitted directly to the FAA from the app, and LAANC authorization is delivered to the user in a couple of seconds.
NDDOT Chooses Botlink for Stockpile Measurement
NDDOT will use drones and Botlink InSites to accurately measure stockpiles. Botlink InSites is the simplest platform to use on the market.
Botlink Receives Four Year Nationwide Waiver for Operations Over People
Botlink has received a four year, nationwide waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct drone operations over people (OOP).
Botlink and Innovets Fly Ground Breaking Flight
Botlink Delivers Drones to US Army in Africa
Fargo, ND April 15th, 2019) -- Botlink, an unmanned aircraft operations platform, based in Fargo, ND, received a two-month waiver to fly sustained operations over people with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and Northern Plains UAS (NPUAS) Test Site.
Botlink Receives FAA Waiver for Operations Over People to Monitor Flood Conditions
Fargo, ND April 15th, 2019) -- Botlink, an unmanned aircraft operations platform, based in Fargo, ND, received a two-month waiver to fly sustained operations over people with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in collaboration with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and Northern Plains UAS (NPUAS) Test Site.
Botlink Receives FAA Operations Over People Waiver to Fly Fargo Flood
Botlink has received a two-month waiver from the FAA to operate drones over people and within restricted airspace in order to capture video and images of flooding in Red Rive Valley.
Botlink Uses Its Drone Software To Capture Aerial Images At IPP Event
Fargo, ND (September 29th, 2018) -- Today, Botlink receives the first waiver for sustained operations over people from the FAA. Also, Botlink and Cable News Network (CNN) are the first two companies to operate simultaneously in shared airspace performing commercial operations over people.
FAA Selects North Dakota as One of Ten in Drone Integration Pilot Program
The statement that technology is making giant leaps forward every day is undeniable. In this fast-paced world, you must "stay ahead of the curve".
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with the U.S. DOT announced that North Dakota was one of ten selected to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP). The ten winners will be testing drone functions such as the ability to fly a UAS over people, operate a UAS at night along with the ability to fly UAS beyond the pilot's visual line of sight. This program will also be monitoring the integration of unmanned systems into the day-to-day airspace operations.
UAS IPP Press Release
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) announced today the successful completion of testing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Fargo. Working in partnership with CNN, Botlink and ParaZero, the NDDOT and NPUASTS performed its first series of flight tests of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for potential flight over a group of people in controlled airspace.
Botlink Announces Issuance of US Patent
Botlink, a Fargo-based drone software company, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent 9,905,134, titled “System and Method of Preventing and Remedying Restricted Area Intrusions by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.” The intrusion prevention system included in the patent involves an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a UAV controller, and a restricted area data aggregator. This patented technology plays an integral role in avoiding collisions for UAVs and is one component of UAS Traffic Management (UTM), an initiative being developed by the FAA, NASA, and other federal partners to manage low-altitude UAS operations.
Botlink Chosen For NDDOT Partnership
Botlink, a Fargo-based drone software company, has been selected to provide command and control software for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
Botlink Integrates with AGX To Explore New Opportunities For Drones In Agriculture
Botlink announces a seamless flow of actionable aerial data into the agX Platform. This integration makes it quick and easy for farmers and agronomists to put their drone data to work in agX Compliant Applications such as SST Summit®, Sirrus®, and Adapt-N®, AgSolver®, and others.
SST Software and Botlink partner to explore new opportunities for drones in agriculture
Botlink announces a seamless flow of actionable aerial data for clients of SST precision agriculture software.