UAS Drone Corp. Advancing Commercial Activity Following Successful Pilot Completion for IC Drone with IEC
UAS Drone Corp. (USDR) has announced the advancement of its commercial activities following the successful pilot of its IC Drone with the Israel Electric (IEC). The pilot program, initiated in August 2022 and completed in October 2023, demonstrated the drone's efficiency and safety in maintaining electric utility cable insulators. This first-of-its-kind drone system reduces water usage and costs, promoting environmental sustainability. Now, the company aims to expand globally, offering maintenance and washing services for electrical utilities either independently or with strategic partners. CEO Yossef Balucka highlighted the milestone's significance, emphasizing the potential benefits for electrical companies worldwide.
- Successful completion of the pilot program for IC Drone with IEC.
- Demonstrated safety and efficiency of the IC Drone in real-world conditions.
- Significant cost reductions in insulator/electric pole maintenance.
- Reduced water usage, promoting environmental sustainability.
- Plans to expand services globally, enhancing business potential.
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The company is working to expand its services globally following the successful pilot with IEC which demonstrated efficiency and safety.
On August 15, 2022, the Company signed an agreement with the IEC to provide drone-enabled systems for the maintenance of electric utility cable insulators. In October 2023, the Company successfully fulfilled its obligations under this agreement, demonstrating the efficiency and safety of its IC Drone in real-world conditions. Now, the Company is working to expand its services globally and plans to offer insulation maintenance and washing services to electrical companies worldwide, either independently or in collaboration with strategic partners.
Yossef Balucka, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented: "Our advancement towards commercial activity marks an important milestone for the Company. As shown by the successful completion of the pilot program with the IEC, our innovative solutions not only enhance safety and efficiency but also promote environmental sustainability by reducing water usage. We are excited about the business potential embodied in our technology and believe it will significantly benefit electrical utility companies around the globe."
The Company’s IC Drone, first announced in August 2022, is a first-of-its-kind robotic, drone-enabled system for cleaning electric utility insulators. The unique system, based on the Company's advanced intellectual property and know-how, integrates algorithms, autonomous systems, and robotic technologies used in mission-critical applications. Compared to traditional methods like tanker trucks or helicopters, the IC Drone offers increased safety, enhanced ease and efficiency of maintenance, significant reductions in water usage (conserving natural resources), and cost reductions of tens of percent per insulator/electric pole.
About UAS Drone Corp.
UAS Drone Corp. (OTCQB: USDR) is a forward-thinking company focused on bringing advanced stabilization and autonomous solutions to both military and civilian sectors. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Duke Robotics, the company developed TIKAD, an advanced robotic system designed to meet the growing demand for tech solutions in modern warfare. The TIKAD system enables remote, real-time, and accurate firing of lightweight firearms and weaponry via an unmanned aerial platform (UAV), addressing the critical need to engage hostile targets without risking military personnel.
For more information about UAS Drone Corp. and Duke Robotics, please visit www.dukeroboticsys.com or view documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
Yossef Balucka, CEO
Email: invest@dukeroboticsys.com
Source: UAS Drone Corp.
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