The future of long-haul trucking is accelerating autonomously on a freeway near you
Kodiak autonomous technology revolutionizes long-haul trucking. Learn more about Vicor power modules that drive mission critical ‘seeing’ sensors
Powering Innovation podcast
How is Dragonfly’s new hover-in-place tethered UAV defying maritime communication limits?
Podcast host Robert Gendron, Corporate Vice President, Product Development
In this podcast episode, we interview Joe Pawelczyk, VP of operations at DPI UAV Systems (USA), a leading provider of small rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Joe explains how tethered drones that lift up heavy payloads, such as communication antennas, to 500+ ft. with 400+ hr. endurance, can be used as communication towers, especially for remote, highly isolated environments at sea. DPI can increase line of site communication at sea 3x using the unmanned multirotor aerial relay (UMAR), stretching from 8 miles to nearly 30 miles, even under the most rugged, turbulent conditions. The logistic and power challenges are formidable – especially on the high seas.
Additionally, tethered drones are also being used more broadly in border surveillance and other military applications.
Learn more about how DPI is powering innovation with a new class of tethered drones
Resources
More podcasts
Next generation hydrogen powered drones are doing search and rescue and saving lives
Doosan Mobility’s life-saving drones using hydrogen fuel cells and high-density power modules, enabling 5x longer flight time than lithium ion batteries
From toys to construction site tools OLogic accelerates robotic ideas from concept to production
OLogic extols high-density power modules to drive today’s robotic revolution
CCell Renewables is reversing coastal erosion while enhancing the ocean’s natural ecosystems
CCell fabricates coral reefs faster than nature can produce them, in an environmentally safe manner
Now boarding the flight to the future, flying lower emissions Ampaire hybrid-electric planes
Ampaire is developing hybrid-electric aircraft that will lead the industry to an all-electric future with net-zero emissions and a greener future
What is “Digital Electricity” and how does it compare with Tesla’s and Edison’s AC and DC power?
Voltserver is enabling true digital transformation with Digital Electricity™
Embedded Executive: Automotive discussion with Patrick Kowalyk
Optimizing your EV high voltage (800V/400V) power delivery network presents many challenges. Learn how power dense power modules offer new possibilities
Battery formation and test
High voltage battery manufacturing faces a number of economic challenges. Learn about Vicor solutions to cut battery formation and test time and costs
Powering the high-performance compute market
Ajith Jain, Vice President AI & HPC discusses the trends for powering AI, and high performance computing on the Electronic Specifier podcast
How is Dragonfly’s new hover-in-place tethered UAV defying maritime communication limits?
DPI tethered UAV lifts communication antennas up to 500+ feet and can increase line of site communication at sea 3x, from 8 to nearly 30 miles
Redefining how electricity is distributed
Voltserver employs Vicor’s BCM6123 fixed ratio bus converter in the receiver portion of the Digital voltage system
Capturing the power of the ocean
Ocean waves breaking around the world’s coastline can deliver as much as the 2 – 3 million megawatts of total power
The new wave in energy generation
Wave power has lagged behind solar and wind, but it has perhaps the greatest potential
C-Power and Vicor deliver efficient, renewable energy for offshore applications
Power systems that perpetually generate and store 10W to 1MW from ocean waves
Vicor supports robust power demands of next generation wireless charging for mobile robots and drones
The next generation of robotic productivity replies on power dense modules to support autonomous, wireless charging
Crucial trade-offs in automotive power design
Electric vehicles can use up to 20X more electrical power than a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle
PSDcast – Autonomous wireless charging of robot and drone fleets will reshape the future of automation and production
How to build and power autonomous wireless charging for robots or battery at any station, enabling the maximum up time
What are the advantages of a decentralized power architecture in automotive?
Decentralized power is a phenomenon that's starting to hit the automotive sector
Adopting the 48V battery
Vehicle electrical requirements for modern EVs and hybrids adopt the 48V battery
5 minutes on AI with Robert Gendron
Robert Gendron discusses power and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
5 minutes on AI with Ian Mazsa
Understanding why you need to be concerned about power in AI
What does it take to power Artificial Intelligence Systems and GPUs?
Reducing energy costs for AI systems
See More