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Cranfield, United KingdomCranfield, United Kingdom
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Automated Drone Station
A self-contained, unmanned drone deployment platform that automates takeoff, landing, recharging and data transfer without requiring on-site personnel. The system includes a drone, ground control software with remote access, a communications module for secure worldwide connectivity, and a cloud data service for storing and retrieving mission data. It is sold outright or on a monthly managed-service subscription and is configurable to customer-specific requirements.
About
HeroTech8 was founded in June 2016 and is based in Cranfield, UK. The company develops fully automated drone station technology that removes the need for on-site pilots by handling deployment, recovery, recharging and data transfer autonomously. Customers can access their drone system remotely from anywhere in the world via a secure internet connection.
Offices
Cranfield, United KingdomCustomers & Partners
BTEDFNational GridNetwork RailNorfolk ConstabularyMagnoxMSDCivil Aviation Authority (CAA) — Future Flight BVLOS projectsNational Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) — Drone First Responder pilotAdvanceGuard — radar-based intrusion detection integration
Timeline
2023
Collaborating with the UK Civil Aviation Authority on Future Flight projects developing regulatory frameworks for autonomous BVLOS drone operations.
2021
Partnered with AdvanceGuard to integrate radar-based intrusion detection with their automated drone surveillance system.
2016-06
Founded in Cranfield, UK by Edward Anastassacos (CEO) and Robin Gojon (CTO).
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Products & Solutions
Automated Drone Station
A self-contained, unmanned drone deployment platform that automates takeoff, landing, recharging and data transfer without requiring on-site personnel. The system includes a drone, ground control software with remote access, a communications module for secure worldwide connectivity, and a cloud data service for storing and retrieving mission data. It is sold outright or on a monthly managed-service subscription and is configurable to customer-specific requirements.
Open Positions (0)
No positions available
HeroTech8 doesn't have any open positions at the moment.
About
HeroTech8 was founded in June 2016 and is based in Cranfield, UK. The company develops fully automated drone station technology that removes the need for on-site pilots by handling deployment, recovery, recharging and data transfer autonomously. Customers can access their drone system remotely from anywhere in the world via a secure internet connection.
Offices
Cranfield, United KingdomCustomers & Partners
BTEDFNational GridNetwork RailNorfolk ConstabularyMagnoxMSDCivil Aviation Authority (CAA) — Future Flight BVLOS projectsNational Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) — Drone First Responder pilotAdvanceGuard — radar-based intrusion detection integration
Timeline
2023
Collaborating with the UK Civil Aviation Authority on Future Flight projects developing regulatory frameworks for autonomous BVLOS drone operations.
2021
Partnered with AdvanceGuard to integrate radar-based intrusion detection with their automated drone surveillance system.
2016-06
Founded in Cranfield, UK by Edward Anastassacos (CEO) and Robin Gojon (CTO).
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