NEW DRONE MANUFACTURER SEEKS TEST PILOTS FOR BETA PROGRAM

[Benjamin | AAC]

I'm starting a fifteen mile pipeline project in November using an Inspire 2. This is a three year project with a combination of mapping and video.. Need high resolution images of entire route prior to start of construction, during construction, and post.

I would be very interested in testing a drone that isn't made in China. I would like a little more information of your drones capabilities, flight time, photo and video capabilities.

Are you still interested in the Beta Customer Program with Advanced Aircraft Company?

 

[Benjamin | AAC]

Howdy Benjamin!
As a big Iron Man fan, I'm not too sure about "HammerTech." But as a retired Naval Officer and an even bigger fan of 'Made in America,' I'd like to help. I don't see much use for the HAMR in my Real Estate photography business, but as a member of our local Police Department's Citizens' Advisory Team, let me tell you a little story. I live in Charlottesville. When the neo-nazis/white supremacists came to town a while back (you may have heard...), the State Police had a manned helo overhead - I think it was a Bell 407 single turbine. They hovered over the fracas all day and did an OK job (the murder footage, car vs. protesters, was captured by a local commercial drone), then they left at the end of the day, flew ten miles and crashed, killing two pilot-officers. It was a very bad day. I spoke with the top Law Enforcement leadership after that incident and told them I'd be happy to volunteer my RPIC services, as would others, in order to save money (Jet A is expensive. So are helicopters...) and possibly lives, in the future. I was surprised how unimpressed by drone tech they were. Although, living among Naval Aviators much of my adult life, I shouldn't have been surprised. Manned pilots love their jobs too. Nevertheless, the HAMR answers a huge issue for 1st responders, which is flight time. Two HAMRs could have replaced that Bell 407, and with big screens, more eyes could have been watching the crowds. The Bell hovered at over 500 feet. The HAMR could get in closer for facial recognition. If a 2nd crowd formed 15 minutes after the first HAMR was on station, the 2nd HAMR could be launched to cover the new crowd - a manned helo can't do that.

I would LOVE to beta test your UA. I don't fly BVLOS and I don't break the FARs. Ever. Safety is my middle name. I'd really like the chance to sell this concept to first responders. Our fire dept started using UAs after they couldn't get firefighters on a rooftop for lack of data. But 20-30 minutes isn't enough loiter time for most of their missions.

Regardless of whether I'm chosen to test, BEST OF LUCK with this project! Oorah HAMR drone!

that's a very compelling story. are you still interested in the beta customer program with Advanced Aircraft Company?

 

[Benjamin | AAC]

Howdy Benjamin!
As a big Iron Man fan, I'm not too sure about "HammerTech." But as a retired Naval Officer and an even bigger fan of 'Made in America,' I'd like to help. I don't see much use for the HAMR in my Real Estate photography business, but as a member of our local Police Department's Citizens' Advisory Team, let me tell you a little story. I live in Charlottesville. When the neo-nazis/white supremacists came to town a while back (you may have heard...), the State Police had a manned helo overhead - I think it was a Bell 407 single turbine. They hovered over the fracas all day and did an OK job (the murder footage, car vs. protesters, was captured by a local commercial drone), then they left at the end of the day, flew ten miles and crashed, killing two pilot-officers. It was a very bad day. I spoke with the top Law Enforcement leadership after that incident and told them I'd be happy to volunteer my RPIC services, as would others, in order to save money (Jet A is expensive. So are helicopters...) and possibly lives, in the future. I was surprised how unimpressed by drone tech they were. Although, living among Naval Aviators much of my adult life, I shouldn't have been surprised. Manned pilots love their jobs too. Nevertheless, the HAMR answers a huge issue for 1st responders, which is flight time. Two HAMRs could have replaced that Bell 407, and with big screens, more eyes could have been watching the crowds. The Bell hovered at over 500 feet. The HAMR could get in closer for facial recognition. If a 2nd crowd formed 15 minutes after the first HAMR was on station, the 2nd HAMR could be launched to cover the new crowd - a manned helo can't do that.

I would LOVE to beta test your UA. I don't fly BVLOS and I don't break the FARs. Ever. Safety is my middle name. I'd really like the chance to sell this concept to first responders. Our fire dept started using UAs after they couldn't get firefighters on a rooftop for lack of data. But 20-30 minutes isn't enough loiter time for most of their missions.

Regardless of whether I'm chosen to test, BEST OF LUCK with this project! Oorah HAMR drone!

Hi, are you still interested in our Beta Customer Program? I think we can help you with your helicopter needs!

 

[Gahan Haskins]

Hello, I am new to the forum and I work in the Film Industry as a Location Manager and Scout. I use a DJI Drone for scouting. Your Drone seems very interesting. Made in America, H*** Yes. With it's long loiter time and 5 lb payload it would make it a very good camera platform.
I see you have lots of interest, but feel free to contact me in any case. My email is
locations @ riverboys com