Energy Drone & Robotics Coalition

UK and New Zealand-based autonomous systems company SYOS has introduced the SU10 uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), expanding its multi-domain autonomous systems portfolio into subsurface operations. https://hubs.la/Q04j7SMP0 #AutonomousSystems #UUV #UnderwaterVehicle #UnderwaterDrone

The Antigravity A1 is pushing drone-based Gaussian splatting into a more immersive direction by combining a flying 360 camera, 8K capture, and VR flight experiences. The article explores the drone’s real-world strengths and limitations, compares easy-to-use reconstruction tools, and breaks down workflows for turning aerial captures into explorable VR environments. https://hubs.la/Q04j7P7v0 #drones #DroneTechnology #GaussianSplatting #ImmersiveTechnology #VR #VRFlights

Weekend checklist: ☑️ Relax ☑️ Recharge ☑️ Avoid thinking about Monday for at least 48 hours But before you completely power down, spend a few minutes powering up your drone & robotics knowledge. 🚁🤖 The latest Energy Drone & Robotics News Brief just landed, delivering a fresh batch of industry intel, automation wins, robotics breakthroughs, and enough drone news to make your group chat jealous. What's Inside: 📈 The Scaling Blueprint: Why the Commercial Drone Market is Doubling 🤑 Why Humanoids? Why Now? Inside the Multi-Trillion-Dollar Frontline Shift 💵 GE Vernova Buys In: The Robotics Acquisition Shaking Up the Supply Chain 👷 Drone-Based Construction Progress Monitoring is Driving Smarter Workflows 🛠️ Reality Capture 2026: Building a Drone-to-Gaussian Splat Pipeline That Works 🤖 ADNOC Group’s Heavy-Duty Shift: Putting First Autonomous Robot into Live Gas Ops 📦 No Coffee. No Complaints. Just 28,000 Packages Sorted Grab your favorite weekend beverage, get caught up on what's shaping the future of drones, robotics, autonomy, AI, and industrial operations, and if you're not subscribed yet, you're missing some of the best intel in the business. Subscribe and stay ahead of the curve. #drones #robotics #UAS #UAV #UncrewedSystems #DigitalTwins #bots

Drone-based construction monitoring is helping industrial projects move from manual site checks to real-time, data-driven workflows using aerial mapping, photogrammetry, and digital twins. By providing faster inspections, progress tracking, safety insights, and predictive maintenance data, drones are becoming a critical tool for smarter construction and facility operations. https://hubs.la/Q04j7T590 #DroneConstructionMonitoring #DroneInspection #AerialMapping #DigitalTwins #data

When the conversation turns to BVLOS, critical infrastructure, and scaling real-world drone operations…Nate Ernst is usually one of the people leading it. 🚁 We’re excited to welcome Nate Ernst, Founder & President of The Tactien Group to the 2026 EDR Advisory Board. Nate has spent 15+ years helping lead some of the most operationally demanding UAS deployments in the country, working with major utilities, oil & gas operators, the FAA, NASA, and the Defense Logistics Agency. From long-range BVLOS missions to helping operators navigate technology, regulations, and manned/unmanned integration, he brings serious real-world experience to the board. As more operators move from pilot projects to scaled operations, we’re thrilled to have Nate helping shape the conversations, challenges, and opportunities driving the industry forward. Welcome to the board, Nate! #EDRSummit2026 #EnergyDroneRobotics #UAS #CUAS #CriticalInfrastructure #AdvancedAirMobility #BVLOS

🏭🤖 Industrial humanoid robots are gaining traction as AI, sensors, and robotics technology finally make them practical for real-world operations. Unlike traditional fixed automation, these robots are designed to work in human-built environments, helping manufacturers tackle labor shortages, flexible workflows, and hard-to-automate tasks. ✨ https://hubs.la/Q04j7rwm0 #humanoids #IndustrialHumanoids #HumanoidRobots #robotics #robots #AI

🚁 Get to know standout exhibitor Frontier Precision Unmanned at the #EDRSummit next month! Meet Frontier Precision Unmanned and explore leading-edge UAS, LiDAR, and imaging solutions, including: 🔹 Hylio 150 AgDrone 🔹 Freefly Alta X (Gen 2) 🔹 Quantum Systems Twister + YellowScan Venturer LiDAR From scanning to UAS services, their expert team helps operators access advanced technology without long-term capital commitments. 🎟️ Meet them live at the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit at Booth #507 during InnovateEnergy Week in Houston. https://hubs.la/Q04hMJgY0

We’re thrilled that the 10th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit will be co-located with Scopito’s Texas Utility Innovation Leaders Exchange this June in Houston. Taking place June 22 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott, this invite-only roundtable will bring together utility leaders from Pedernales Electric Cooperative, LCRA, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative and Icon Surveys Group Inc. for candid discussions around inspection workflows, asset data management, and real operational outcomes. ⚡ Exactly the kind of operator-driven conversations the EDR Summit is built for. With 1,800+ attendees expected across InnovateEnergy Week, Houston is shaping up to be one of the biggest gatherings of industrial drone, robotics, AI, and utility leaders anywhere in the world this summer. Check out Scopito's insightful article below and grab a seat a next month's action-packed 3-day EDR Summit (link to register in the comments) if you haven't done so yet! https://lnkd.in/gKvKEwJS

🔦 Outstanding Exhibitor Spotlight: Get to know LiLz Inc. at the 10th Annual Energy Drone & Robotics Summit | June 22-24, 2026 Manual inspections are getting smarter, safer, and more autonomous. Meet LiLz Inc. and see how AI + IoT are transforming inspection workflows across industrial facilities and hazardous environments. What they’re showcasing: 📷 LC-EX11 Intrinsically Safe IoT Camera 🤖 LiLz Gauge AI-powered automated gauge monitoring 🛡️ LiLz Guard AI anomaly detection for facilities Why operators are paying attention: ✅ Automated AI monitoring for inspections & anomaly detection ✅ 100% wireless deployment with no operational downtime ✅ Intrinsically safe and explosion-proof options for hazardous areas As facilities age and inspection costs rise, LiLz is helping operators improve safety, reduce manual workloads, and eliminate the need for personnel to physically enter dangerous zones. 🎟️ Grab your ticket and meet the LiLz team live at #EDRSummit in our Innovation Zone at #IA12 during InnovateEnergy Week this June in Houston. https://hubs.la/Q04hMF-W0

Skydio raised $110 million to expand its fast-growing drone-as-first-responder business, where remotely operated dock-based drones can launch in seconds and arrive on emergency scenes before traditional responders. https://hubs.la/Q04h3Tz60 #DockbasedDrones #DroneAsFirstResponder #drones #UAS #UAV