RALEIGH, N.C., April 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PrecisionHawk, a
provider of advanced commercial drone technologies, today announced
it will collaborate with Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) to sell
the Corning® microHSI™ 410-SHARK hyperspectral camera coupled with
PrecisionHawk's platform for collection and analysis of drone data.
The sensor is capable of on-board processing which produces
calibrated, geo-referenced hyper-cubes post flight.
The massive research potential brought to light by these
low-altitude remote sensing capabilities will allow for the
creation of new spectral libraries that can generate extremely
tailored applications across enterprise verticals including
agriculture, mining, construction, energy, and insurance
industries.
"Historically, low-altitude data collection using hyperspectral
sensors has been very difficult to achieve due to operational
complexities," said Richard
Zacaroli, commercial business development manager,
Hyperspectral Imaging Products, Corning Incorporated. "Due to the
integration between Corning's revolutionary sensors and
PrecisionHawk's drone and data suite, it's now possible for novice
users to properly and effectively collect high-resolution
hyperspectral data."
The microHSI™ 410-SHARK visible to near-infrared (VNIR)
hyperspectral imager is equipped with 154 spectral bands and a
spectral range of 400-1,000 nanometers.
The sensor can be mounted on several of PrecisionHawk's drone
platforms for simplified data collection, which can be purchased
starting at $7,100.
"Hyperspectral imagery is a tremendously rich dataset that helps
researchers pick up vital information over a detailed spectrum for
analysis," said Thomas Haun, senior
vice president of Partnerships at PrecisionHawk. "With Corning's
154-band hyperspectral product, researchers can obtain and create a
wide variety of spectral maps to hone in on specific problems the
customer is trying to solve that would otherwise not be
identifiable with visual or multispectral sensors."
The sensor joins PrecisionHawk's robust sensor line and will be
offered as an optional add-on to drone data packages featuring
DJI'S M100 and M600, which are integrated with PrecisionHawk's
flight planning, processing and analysis tools. At low altitudes,
data obtained through the microHSI™ 410-SHARK creates
high-resolution maps not available through traditional collection
methodologies.
PrecisionHawk and Corning's combined offering puts the power of
advanced science into a high- performance and cost-effective
package that could drive the future of commercial drones.
About PrecisionHawk Inc.
PrecisionHawk is a leading provider of advanced commercial drone
technologies. The company, founded in 2010, is privately held and
located in Raleigh, NC and
Toronto, Canada. PrecisionHawk's
client list of Fortune 500 companies and market-leading innovators
spans 150 countries and the company has existing operations across
six continents. PrecisionHawk is funded by leading venture capital
firms and global technology investors including Intel Capital,
Millennium Technology Value Partners, Verizon Ventures, a
subsidiary of USAA, NTT Docomo Ventures, Yamaha Motor, DuPont and
Indiana University.
More information about PrecisionHawk can be found at
www.precisionhawk.com or on Twitter @PrecisionHawk.
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world's leading
innovators in materials science. For more than 160 years, Corning
has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass,
ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created
new industries and transformed people's lives. Corning succeeds
through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of
material and process innovation, and close collaboration with
customers to solve tough technology challenges. Corning's
businesses and markets are constantly evolving. Today, Corning's
products enable diverse industries such as consumer electronics,
telecommunications, transportation, and life sciences. They include
damage-resistant cover glass for smartphones and tablets; precision
glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies,
and connectivity solutions for high-speed communications networks;
trusted products that accelerate drug discovery and manufacturing;
and emissions-control products for cars, trucks, and off-road
vehicles.
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