COVID-19 Drone & Robotics Resource Directory

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If you were a part of the Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition community during Hurricane Harvey, you may remember the resource directory we compiled with organizations that were offering their services for industrial and energy facilities. 

Now, we are in another challenging and unprecedented time, and we wanted to help provide another resource and voice for our community to share how they are available to assist energy and industrial unmanned operations, as well as the world at large.

Several people and organizations have already connected with us, some letting us know they have resources to help, and others inquiring about who in our Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition community might be available for unmanned services for their industrial and energy facilities.

If your organization or any others you know has great resources available, please let us know, and we will share with the community, add to this page and pass on relevant information to individuals who are connecting with us.

We will keep this page updated with an ongoing directory of unmanned organizations, solutions, webinars, digital events and more to help connect the dots.

Organizations Providing Solutions

The following organizations have let us know they have resources, solutions or are available for services. Details and contact info for each are included alphabetically below.

  • Adams and Reese, LLP - During this challenging time in which social distancing is mandated, unmanned aircraft systems, known as drones, can be used to execute various functions typically performed by human labor, including construction, pipeline, power line, and telecommunication tower inspections. Their Unmanned Aircraft Systems Practice Team provides guidance on this emerging area of technology, which can assist businesses with minimizing the disruptive and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, reach out to Grant Guillot at 225-378-3226 or grant.guillot@arlaw.com.

  • Air Box - Air Box is a smart, secure mailbox to allow secure contactless deliveries, parcel, food or medication pick up without any face-to-face contact.  They are drone delivery capable. For more information, reach out to Jeremy Tucker at 708-650-1667 or Jtucker@dronedeliverysystems.net.

  • Airobotics - Airobotics, a pilotless, automated drone system, is supporting Houston in fighting the Corona Virus Pandemic, and serving as a valuable resource during the current climate, by facilitating social distancing, as well as enabling remote operations. Remote monitoring and supervision is becoming increasingly valuable during the current climate, where social distancing is exercised as much as possible. Airobotics’ fully automated drone solution provides professionals with a wide variety of benefits including real-time videos, and remote supervision & monitoring from the home and/or office. For more information, reach out to Nitzan Beck at +972 58 6777067 or nitzanb@airoboticsdrones.com.

  • Apellix - Apellix is now initiating pilot projects for ultrasonic wall thickness (UT) and dry-film thickness (DFT) measurement on elevated vertical surfaces by computer-controlled drone. They are in full compliance with CDC and state COVID-19-related safety processes, minimizing worker exposure while keeping critical maintenance operations on schedule. Apellix is now testing a high-volume cleaning system for mold, algae, and dirt that can potentially be used for disinfection purposes. For more information, please contact Apellix at info@apellix.com

  • Blue Marble Geographics - In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Blue Marble Geographics® has assembled a library of verified GIS data sources for mapping the outbreak of the disease. The library includes downloadable and streaming sources, which will be monitored and updated daily. Global Mapper users will be able to access a few of the streaming sources within the software. Blue Marble will also be providing some custom templates to assemble and organize the data sources to provide aggregate data analysis. Please visit their website for more information and to check out the list of resources. The Blue Marble team is available to offer technical support and assistance. If you have any questions about the data, please contact geohelp@bluemarblegeo.com.

  • Dave Koger - Using imaging satellite data to document habitat changes, crop inventories (current and historic), high water marks, surface damages, hunting leases, subsidence, landslides and general erosion, what was there that was burned up in fires, when facilities underwent expansion, which parking lots--car lots or shopping lots--are busy. For more information, reach out to Dave Koger at 817-921-6825 or Dave@davekoger.com.

  • Deep Trekker - Deep Trekker ROV systems offer an alternative or complement to sending divers underwater to do emergency or routine inspection work on structures like cooling towers, intakes, penstocks and trash racks. Equipped with the Deep Trekker portable underwater camera, operators can safely review the integrity of tanks while keeping systems online. Furthermore, Deep Trekker ROVs are capable of working in higher temperature environments and hazardous waters without having to turn systems offline. Underwater ROVs provide diver safety and prevent them from accessing hazardous and inaccessible underwater environments. For more information, reach out to Andrew Lawrence at 1-519-342-3177 or alawrence@deeptrekker.com.

  • Drone Nerds - In an effort to lessen the hardships of COVID-19 they are offering customers the ability to purchase a drone, camera or accessories today with a low, fixed monthly payment. Now until April 30, 2020, join the 0% financing program1. For more information, reach out to finance@dronenerds.com.

  • Easy Aerial - Easy Aerial designs and builds fully-autonomous perimeter security, border protection and first responders sUAS solutions. Easy Aerial "drone-in-a-box" will take off, fly a complete security mission, land and recharge without human intervention. With Covid-19 the need for autonomous security is even higher. They would be happy to help. For more information, reach out to Ido Gur at 646-639-4410 or ido@easyaerial.com.

  • FairFleet - FairFleet offers drone-analytics-as-a-service with a decentralized global network of local drone operators. They have deep knowledge in the inspection and analysis of pipelines, powerlines, masts, PV-systems (thermal and RGB inspection). FairFleet operates in 58 countries. For more information, reach out to sales@fairfleet.com.

  • HSE UAV - HSE offers a complete line of drone sprayers and commercial platforms such as package delivery, crowd control and surveillance. We are all in this together. HSE looks forward to doing our part. For more information, reach out to Terry Sanders at 386-588-0965 or tsanders@hse-uav.com.

  • Interactive Aerial - Starting after April 2nd, Interactive Aerial can dedicate professional 3D printing and laser cutting space for face shields and other PPE equipment that can be made on those devices. For more information, reach out to Christian Smith at 989-600-6251 or christian@interactiveaerial.com.

  • mCloud - mCloud is creating a more efficient future through the use of AI and analytics. By tapping into the power of data, they are maximizing the health and performance of critical energy infrastructure. mCloud AssetCare SCAN offers drone-assisted fieldwork with options to deploy drones for wind O&M activities, enabling fast, cost-effective fleet inspections with on-demand digital blade inspection and management. Using Autonomous AI-powered visual inspection techniques, AssetCare enables virtual blade inspections that identify and characterize blade damage minimizing required resources. mCloud's objective is to strengthen the value of our customers' assets by delivering increased profits, operational performance enhancements and confidence through reliability-centered solutions we collaboratively bring to their customers. For more information, reach out to David Hartwell at 330-350-1240 or david.hartwell@mcloudcorp.com.

  • MFE Rentals - At the link find a short demonstration of Screening Mode on FLIR Exx and T-series handheld cameras. They rent these cameras. For more information, reach out to Jason Acerbi at 832-530-8988 or jacerbi@mferentals.com.

  • Percepto - Percpeto’s on-site, weatherproof, AI-powered autonomous industrial drone solution enables consistent and persistent visual asset monitoring and protection of assets while being controlled remotely, from anywhere in the world. This solution allows for continuous drone operation without a need for a pilot on-site and as such are an essential part of the contingency plans that support business continuity during the Covid-19 situation. Percepto’s drones are always available, even if operators are under quarantine, can easily be adjusted, remotely, to perform various mission types and thus help alleviate the challenges associated with volatile market trends and workforce availability. For more information reach out to info@percepto.co.

  • PrecisionHawk - PrecisionHawk is continuing to deliver aerial inspection and data analysis services for critical infrastructure in electric utility and oil and gas sectors. Thousands of credentialed and insured drone operators throughout our global network are available to perform inspections, without requiring extensive travel. They’re actively incorporating  COVID-19-related changes to our safety management systems in compliance with our clients' requirements, and coordinating with field operators to keep flights operational, despite lockdowns. For more information, reach out to Pat Lohman at 260-312-5640 or p.lohman@precisionhawk.com.

  • Premium Inspection & Testing Group - They offer drone and robotics solutions for reduced headcounts on sites. For more information, reach out to Daniel Landry at 225-803-1511 or dlandry@pitinc.com.

  • PureWeb - PureWeb's expertise is in the publishing of enterprise solutions built on game engines.  Applications include a) creating virtual show-homes to accelerate home sales and reduce the physical footprint and cost of conventional models, b) online photorealistic configurators for the automotive and consumer goods industry to accelerate sales and match modern consumer behaviour, and c) delivery of simulation-based online training dramatically reducing costs, carbon footprint and health risk of global travel. Through COVID-19 our streaming services have been leveraged by multi-national customers to provide online conferences, showrooms, training, and day-to-day collaboration on graphic intensive files. We are offering our collaboration tool for free over the next 90 days. For more information, reach out to Mel Gabel at 403-560-7848 or mel.gabel@pureweb.com.

  • Resquared - They produce human-like robotic systems which can project human-like capability in place of humans. These can be either tele-operated, or deployed autonomously. They have produced these systems for the DOD, but could leverage similar technology to support other mission critical applications. Visit www.resquared.com for examples and more information. For more information, reach out to Travis Schneider at 412-609-8732 or Travis.Schneider@Resquared.com.

  • Skyhawk Drone Solutions - They have drone services in Argentina, including drones with speakers, drones for law enforcement ops, security, surveillance, monitoring, inspections and payload carrying. For more information, reach out to Ignacio Bertoia at +54 11 6303 5958 or dronesolutions@skyhawksec.com.

  • SkyScape - Their sUAS has been crucial in infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and situational awareness on critical infrastructure assets. They have been deployed for two weeks now providing insight for electrical and O&G utilities as we fall into their social distancing plans. For more information, reach out to Nathan Ernst at 609-675-8369 or nernst@skyscapeinds.com.

  • Soar - Soar provides both free and private map hosting (including drone orthomosaics).  They’re also integrating a mapping utility and are providing free drone orthomosaicing to anyone while the product is in beta status. For more information, reach out to Darren Smith at +61435246838 or darren@soar.earth.

  • Solv3D - They will provide organizations with a 6-month subscription for up to 25 concurrent users, to our SOLV3D encompass (Encompass) web-based platform. They aim to assist data acquisition companies and service organizations, in continuing meaningful communication and collaboration with their clients. Their solution provides a virtual project environment and requires only a web browser for access, making it easy to engage with staff and clients regardless of geographic or physical location. For more information, reach out to Tammy Peterson at 403-589-6461 ortpeterson@solv3d.com.

  • South TX Drones - South TX Drones would like to let the community know that he is available for drone services. For more information, reach out to Jeff Lewis at 361-522-8240 or jlewis@southtxdrones.com.

  • Tessellations Inc. - They can help with GIS/Spatial modeling of the spread and demographics of the affected areas. They can also help logistics support - where are the hospitals, where is the staff, where are the ventilators etc. ArcGIS Server/Portal management; web applications development, field data collection form creation, spatial automation and FME/ETL creation. For more information, reach out to Beni Patel at 713-927-7062 or beni@tessellations.us.

  • Union Robotics - The outbreak of COVID-19 has seen a rise in the awareness of the utility of robotic solutions, specifically drones, in a wide range of industries, especially in arenas where it is crucial to reduce human-to-human contact. Union Robotics, a manufacturer of drones tailored for the energy industry, is actively promoting engagement between entities seeking solutions to logistical problems posed by social distancing and drone manufacturers. For more information, reach out to 1-888-864-6680 or info@union-robotics.com.

  • United Safety - Aerial surveillance and inspection including photo, photogrammetry, HD video and thermal imaging. For more information, reach out to Brian Wallace at 281-853-4069 or WallaceB@UnitedSafety.net.

  • Volansi - Volansi is ready to help now with drone delivery during this COVID-19 crisis. Their VOLY C10 drone can carry up to 10lbs over 25 NM - which could be a perfect method for delivering critical medicine, test samples, and essential supplies with minimal human-to-human contact. For more information, reach out to Kristin Kaiser at 1-301-471-0609 or kristin@flyvoly.com.

Digital Events and Resources

  • Tech Relief Directory - This directory created by Quasset to join in the fight against the Coronavirus. There are 100+ technological solutions to be found within this online resource.

  • How to Build and Scale a Drone Program at Your Company - Want to build a drone program at your company? Join this webinar for insights into how some of the largest companies in the world have built their drone programs from the ground up, and the work they continue to do to scale their program internally once it’s established. This takes place on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30 A.M. EST / 04:30 P.M. CEST.

  • IRPC EurAsia is now IRPC EurAsia ONLINE! - Hydrocarbon Processing presents, IRPC EurAsia ONLINE, an innovative virtual conference designed with current needs in mind. Held 3–4 June 2020, IRPC EurAsia ONLINE will provide a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking and making business connections with downstream leaders—all from the security of your home or office.

  • Learn how API and ASME Experts are Working to Expand Drone Inspection Applications - Find out what the future looks like for indoor drone inspections. Click the link for the recording of the webinar.

  • Robotic Solutions for Energy Producers  - A Virtual Demo - Tune into Deep Trekker’s virtual demonstration for exclusive updates on their latest technologies for energy producers. This takes place on Thursday April 16th | 2pm EST | 6pm GMT | with Andrew Lawrence.

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About Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition

The Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition (EDR Coalition or EDRC), powered by InnovateEnergy, is focused on innovating industrial & energy operations with dynamic UAV, robotics, data and autonomous solutions. EDRC is dedicated to launching, growing and scaling enterprise unmanned systems operations in industrial / energy / engineering companies worldwide by bringing the major rapidly growing segments within the UAV / AUV / robotics ecosystem together with the energy industrial complex asset owners and end users.  

 These are the only events and information resources exclusively focused on the business and technology of unmanned systems (aerial, ground / surface & subsea) in energy operations from the “stars to the sea floor." Learn more at edrcoalition.com.