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
- 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!