Aerostat Autopilot

Taking human error out of the equation

Aerostat Autopilot is at the heart of every SuperTower

Multiple levels of advanced automation and artificial intelligence based control drive unparalleled mission availability and performance.

Automated Dispatch

Artificial intelligence based decision engine determines operating parameters from mission objectives, system diagnostics, and weather

AI Flight Director

Manages crewless operations, including launch and recovery, through real-time, closed loop control of full aerostat system

Actuator Control

Individual, low-level controllers keep all actuators and sub-systems in sync and working at peak performance

DISRUPTING DECADES OF STATUS QUO   

TRADITIONAL AEROSTAT

High Touch Manual Operation Drives Cost, Downtime

Traditional aerostat with a crew of 6
  • 4 to 10 trained personnel for 24/7 operation
  • Highly variable, mission availability depends on human operators
  • On-site monitoring, decision-making only
  • Large crew drives up to 80% of total cost 

AUTONOMOUS SUPERTOWER 

Consistent, Reliable, Cost-Effective Performance

  • Zero on-site crew to maintain operations
  • Real-time automated decision-making maximizes mission availability
  • Remote monitoring and control increase mission flexibility
  • Automation reduces cost by an order of magnitude

TRADITIONAL AEROSTAT

High Touch Manual Operation Drives Cost, Downtime

  • 4 to 10 trained personnel for 24/7 operation
  • Highly variable, mission availability depends on human operators
  • On-site monitoring, decision-making only
  • Large crew drives up to 80% of total cost 

AUTONOMOUS SUPERTOWER

Consistent, Reliable, Cost-Effective Performance

  • Zero on-site crew to maintain operations
  • Real-time automated decision-making maximizes mission availability
  • Remote monitoring and control increase mission flexibility
  • Automation reduces cost by an order of magnitude

Anatomy of a SuperTower

Aerostats are lighter-than-air platforms that use helium to create bouyant lift. Unlike the more familiar blimp, aerostats and SuperTowers are attached to the ground by one or more tethers. This makes them an extremely useful tool to lift heavy payloads aloft for a long time at a constant location.

SuperTower Safety

At Altaeros, safety and compliance are our top priorities.

In The Air

Advanced autonomy eliminates the need for a ground crew for all day-to-day operations including launching and landing.

On The Ground

The ability to maintain payload equipment while docked eliminates the need for dangerous tower climbing to service hardware.

Autonomy Spotlight: Jason Sorinmade

Meet Jason Sorinmade, Altaeros’ Director of Flights. Jason has been operating aerostats for over ten years – before coming to Altaeros, he piloted aerostats overseas in Afghanistan and state-side at the border. He has extensive experience operating aerostats in many different climates and conditions. This practical knowledge gives him a unique perspective on the advantages of autonomy. Jason sat down with us to discuss the similarities and differences between traditional aerostats vs. Altaeros’ autonomous aerostats and what that means for operators. He also gives a tour of our latest product: ST-Flex! 

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