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Preventing Drone and Helicopter Collisions in Dense, Low-Altitude Operations
- Ciconia, an Israel-based company, is developing a Coordination & Collision Avoidance System (C&CAS) to enhance airspace safety for both manned and unmanned aircraft in dense, low-altitude operations.
- The system offers near-zero false positive rates and real-time evasive steering commands, addressing the challenge of integrating drones into national airspace safely.
- Motivated by a tragic mid-air collision in 1997, Ciconia's system focuses on generating precise steering instructions to prevent collisions in critical risk situations.
- C&CAS aids in urban air mobility (UAM) and emergency response by ensuring safe operation of manned and unmanned aircraft in close proximity, reducing the risk of mid-air conflicts.
- The system complements Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) by providing immediate conflict resolution at the vehicle level without overwhelming operators.
- Operating in three stages - Notification, Recommendation, and Autonomous Control - C&CAS proves effective in real-world scenarios, building trust among pilots and operators.
- The company is engaged in pilot programs, partnering with Sagetech Avionics, and advocating for widespread adoption within regulatory bodies like NASA, FAA, and the aviation industry.
- With a vision to enable safe sharing of airspace among drones, air taxis, and first responders, Ciconia's system aims to reduce miscommunication and human errors for a safer aviation future.
- C&CAS, with its proven effectiveness and focus on collaboration and safety, is poised to be a critical enabler for dense aerial operations in the evolving urban air mobility landscape.
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