XTEND\u2019s Operating System (XOS) offers an easy to deploy operating system for drones and robots, allowing any connected device to benefit from XOS\u2019s application ecosystem. Its app store is open to third-party developers and lets users run 3rd party applications on their devices, including apps that are able to control a drone\u2019s position and extract data, control payloads, or inspect oil and gas infrastructure.<\/p>\n
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\u201cXOS is operational across the World and enables anyone to easily connect and interact with drones and robotics devices remotely, without the need for prior knowledge or training. Allowing operators to move, see, interact with devices precisely, intuitively, and immersively. We believe that XOS will become the operating system of choice for anyone who is looking to maximize the potential of their drones and robotic systems, while decreasing the risks posed to their teams\u2019 lives, or concerns around lack of human oversight,\u201d said XTEND co-founder and CTO Rubi Liani. \u201cNot only does our partnership with ModalAI supercharge the capabilities of their drone and robotics hardware; but our own range of revolutionary human-guided autonomous drones will now benefit from the extraordinary capabilities of ModalAI\u2019s Next Generation VOXL\u00ae 2 Autonomous AI Autopilot. We envision a very fruitful collaboration with ModalAI and see them as a perfect partner, as we extend operations into public safety, security, inspection, and other civilian markets.\u201d<\/p>\n
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ModalAI\u2019s VOXL\u00ae 2 Blue UAS Framework autopilot condenses autonomous capabilities from an onboard companion computer, PX4 flight controller and advanced AI up to 15+ TOPS. Powered by the Qualcomm QRB5165 processor, the 16g VOXL\u00ae 2 was designed to reduce autonomous UAV development time by more than half. With pre-integrated flight hardware and software, VOXL\u00ae 2 allows developers to speed up the R&D phase of product development to more quickly begin developing their own custom UAVs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very excited that XTEND has selected VOXL\u00ae 2 to power their fleet of autonomous drones,\u201d said ModalAI CEO and co-founder Chad Sweet. \u201cVOXL\u00ae 2 was created to reduce UAV developer\u2019s time to market, so we are thrilled about XTEND\u2019s progress in launching VOXL\u00ae 2-powered drones. The impact of autonomous ISR is increasing daily, and we can\u2019t wait to see how XTEND\u2019s XOS and drone fleet will modernise mission critical applications.\u201d<\/p>\n
XTEND and ModalAI are both part of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Framework, advancing commercial technology in order to provide drone users with reliable and sophisticated UAV capabilities.<\/p>\n