Skyway, an advanced air mobility infrastructure company, and The Edge Company, specializing in AI-integrated technologies and neural network solutions, have announced a partnership to prevent wildlife encounters in urban air mobility.
“Wildlife encounters, particularly bird strikes, pose a significant risk to aircraft operating at lower altitudes,” according to a press release. “Traditional aviation has long grappled with this issue, but the challenge is even more prominent for urban air mobility due to the closer proximity to natural habitats and the frequency of operations up to 3,000 feet AGL.
“By leveraging expertise in AI and computer vision from companies like The Edge Company, Skyway will foster systems capable of detecting and mitigating wildlife risks in real-time. These systems will be crucial in building an efficient, safe, and sustainable infrastructure for urban air mobility. This innovative approach will improve safety for low-altitude aircraft and contribute to the collective goal of protecting wildlife in urban areas.
“Our mission has always been to leverage advanced technology to solve bird strikes, a real-world problem. We have found that our technology is a crucial solution in any industry requiring wildlife monitoring and deterrence,” said Fabio Masci.
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