Ondas Holdings Inc. a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced that its Ondas Autonomous Systems Inc. (“OAS”) business unit’s American Robotics subsidiary has secured an additional Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver. Securing this additional FAA BVLOS waiver reflects the safety and strength of American Robotics’ technology platforms, reinforcing its position at the forefront of autonomous drone operations and its positive partnering with the FAA. The waiver further demonstrates leadership with respect to scaling within a complex aviation regulatory environment.
“Securing this FAA BVLOS waiver is a testament to the strength of our technology and the trust we continue to build with regulators. This achievement enhances the operational capabilities of our Optimus System, enabling us to better serve defense, government, and commercial customers with advanced solutions for DFR, critical asset inspection, and more,” Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings, commented.
“This waiver is not just a regulatory achievement – it’s a validation of our commitment to advancing the drone industry at scale,” Timothy “T3” Tenne, CEO of American Robotics, added. “As we complete the build-out of our global Operations Control Center (OCC), we’re not only enhancing our ability to provide worldwide operational services but also preparing for the FAA’s forthcoming Part 108 framework. This includes enabling one Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) to oversee multiple UAS, paving the way for greater scalability across the industry.”
The newly awarded BVLOS waiver marks significant progress for the industry as it allows American Robotics’ Optimus System to conduct true BVLOS operations. This FAA waiver permits flights over people and moving vehicles from a centralized remote operations center. The permissions granted in this waiver highlights the safety and efficiency provided by Kestrel, American Robotics’ advanced airspace management and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution. Kestrel, along with the Optimus System, the only FAA Type Certified uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developed for security and inspection, is a key component of the operational capabilities provided to customers.
The OCC will empower American Robotics to monitor and manage its systems globally, offering a new level of service for its customers while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. By integrating these capabilities, American Robotics is positioned to meet diverse requirements across sectors, from defense and public safety to critical infrastructure inspection.
