Overhead Intelligence

It’s lab season here at Overhead Intelligence, and the whole team is hard at work getting systems ready for the field. Currently in progress: modifying test drones and improving radio communications. Stay tuned for more updates!

While manned aviation traditionally employs metal alloys or textile materials to make up a majority of an aircraft's frame, UAVs tend to be made of carbon fiber composites. Since carbon fiber has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, utilizing this material allows our drones to withstand exceptional structural loading conditions while minimizing gross takeoff weight.

While most of our drones are battery-powered, we also employ hybrids on missions that require longer flight periods. Hybrid drones use small gas generators in conjunction with LiPo batteries, which allows them to stay in the air for up to seven times as long as battery-operated drones.

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We have VTOL. It's great to see one of our summer interns back in the lab, demonstrating the progress that's been made on his Senior Capstone project. This effort contributes directly to our research and development.

This week, the whole team is in town, which means we can't miss the photo op!

Get to know more about our drones. They can travel to their destination, execute complex maneuvers, and return home in an emergency with little to no intervention. We're hard at work developing groundbreaking UAV technology every day.

Checking in with the lab: Documentation Day

Juan is working on documenting our cable-making procedures, which saves valuable time when bringing new people on to the team or in instances where cross-training is required. Thanks to Juan, anyone on the OI team is able to read and understand how to make cables specific to our projects. Our processes are streamlined so that we can consistently deliver the highest quality developments on any timeline, and days like today are integral for everything running smoothly.

Last but not least for our senior capstone projects is a functional hand controller that can interface with external radios and allows us to comply with FAA requirements for flight, while also being intuitive. The team is also led by FL Poly and is currently working on developing a prototype.

Thanks for tuning into our project roundup! More updates to come as the teams make further progress.

Senior Capstone Project Update — Asset Management System (AMS)

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Asset Management System currently being developed by the team at Florida Polytechnic University. The AMS is an integral part of tracking the time and location of UAV assets so that an operations team can carry out required maintenance on the correct timelines. The project is currently in the development stage.

Up next for our senior capstone projects is a revolutionary Antenna Tracker.

In order to increase flight distances and signal strength between ground control and the drone, an Antenna Tracker is currently being developed by the interdisciplinary team at Florida Polytechnic University.

The goal is to design a device that dynamically adjusts the antenna’s orientation to maximize the signal strength of the radio connection - critical to maintaining telemetry vitals on the drone.

The team comes from a variety of engineering disciplines, including Computer Science (responsible for data acquisition and analysis), Computer and Electrical Engineering (in charge of circuit design and automation), and Mechanical Engineering (leads the design, physical mounting, and power distribution of the solution).

Stay tuned for updates on this project and others!

At Overhead Intelligence, we’re passionate about the power of education and teamwork, which is why we’ve partnered with student teams around the country to collaborate on senior capstone projects. Each week, we’ll be highlighting one of these projects.

This week’s spotlight is on the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing UAV project being led by Embry Riddle. The team has brought some disruptive ideas to the table, and the students are currently working on preliminary designs.

Follow along to keep up with the progress on VTOL and to see what other exciting projects we’re working on!

Another successful conference: Synapse Orlando ✔️

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and to Synapse Florida for hosting such a great event. We were thrilled to give a presentation on our company's mission and what the next steps look like for the team. Be sure to keep in touch with us on all our accounts!

Tomorrow...

Catch us at Synapse Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center. We're proud to be one of many other leading speakers, investors, accelerators, and entrepreneurs in attendance. Overhead Intelligence team members (and BNJO!) will be there, so be sure to stop by.

We were honored to be one of thirty businesses and university teams selected to pitch at the Early Stage Capital Conference this week. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, let's keep in touch!

If you missed us at this event, up next for us is Synapse Orlando later this month. Stay tuned for more info.

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One week away.

Catch us at the upcoming Early Stage Capital Conference October 11-12, hosted by the Florida Venture Forum. The team will be presenting our latest projects and future plans. If you’re interested in learning more about the future of drone technology, come check us out. And for more info on the conference, visit the link below:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/FOR-IMMEDIATE-RELEASE--Florida-Venture-Forum-selects-19-Presenters-for-its--EarlyStage22-Capital-Conference-.html?soid=1110865712443&aid=0sZbJdH0u2Q

The Overhead Intel testing fleet is getting an upgrade

This test quadcopter, built entirely in-house, is just the beginning. We’re implementing new strategies to streamline our R&D process. This test copter is a key component in our lightning fast product cycle.

Working in the field provides its fair share of challenges, but the rewards are just as great.

Learn more about our partnership with Iris Automation by visiting www.overheadintel.com/news/

Our team is very excited to announce recent developments. Stay tuned as more information on all things Overhead Intelligence comes your way.

Happy — today we are highlighting Sam from our hardware team!

Unveiling the next generation of drone technology.

Here’s the team in the field receiving hands on training!