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FAA’s landmark approval for American Robotics & its impact on drones

The Robot Report Podcast · 22 Jan 2021 · 39m

What this episode covers

Reese Mozer, CEO and co-founder of American Robotics, explains the company's landmark FAA approval to operate automated drones without human observers on site, detailing the remote monitoring system and safety stack. He discusses how this enables unlimited daily flights for agriculture and infrastructure missions in rural areas, marking a shift from previous 'beyond visual line of sight' waivers that required local pilots. The episode also covers the regulatory hurdles, the distinction between technical autonomy and economic/legal viability, and the broader industry context including Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot and Cruise's autonomous vehicle expansion.

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early-stage companies

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American Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Uber, Waymo, Cruise, Microsoft, GM, Honda
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Atlas
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FAA

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