Reliable Robotics Secures FAA Contract to Revolutionize Aircraft Safety
- Reliable Robotics is developing an advanced Detect and Avoid system with an Air-to-Air Radar.
- The FAA contract involves real-world testing and data collection to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- This initiative represents a significant step towards integrating uncrewed aircraft safely into national airspace.
Reliable Robotics has announced a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct data collection flights for its Detect and Avoid (DAA) system, which is designed for uncrewed aircraft systems. This contract, beginning flight tests in 2025, aims to gather data on the system's performance in providing alerts and guidance during air traffic conflicts. The DAA system includes an advanced Air-to-Air Radar and will be evaluated in compliance with standards accepted by the FAA. This initiative follows the FAA's 2017 publication of Technical Standard Orders for DAA systems and emphasizes the role of consensus-based standards in enhancing safety and interoperability in the National Airspace System. Reliable Robotics has previously demonstrated the operational capabilities of its systems with a Cessna C208B Caravan, showcasing its vision for safer air transportation solutions. The company collaborates with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership for this project, leveraging their expertise in UAS test planning.