Nexus and Airwise Solutions Advocate for “Free and Open” Sensor Integration
Airwise Solutions Launches Airwise Nexus for Enhanced Airspace Awareness
Airwise Solutions has introduced Airwise Nexus, a new airspace-awareness and sensor-fusion capability within its airwiseOS Operational Intelligence platform. This platform aims to consolidate data from various airspace sensors and operational systems into a unified operating picture.
Integration of Multiple Data Sources
Nexus is designed to integrate data from radar, radiofrequency (RF) detection, Remote ID, ADS-B, video feeds, and OEM drone telemetry. It also accommodates other cooperative and non-cooperative traffic feeds, making it suitable for organizations that need to monitor complex low-altitude airspace.
The initial target markets for Nexus include:
- Public safety
- Drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs
- Counter-UAS operations
- Energy and utilities
Streamlining Airspace Monitoring
Public safety agencies and infrastructure operators often rely on multiple systems to manage airspace, which can lead to challenges in monitoring and response. Nexus aims to simplify this process by providing a single live view that correlates sensor information. This integration allows organizations to combine airspace data with their own drone, personnel, and vehicle telemetry.
This unified approach is particularly beneficial for DFR programs and critical infrastructure operators, as it enhances situational awareness and facilitates operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).
Open Integration Model
Airwise has positioned Nexus as a hardware-independent platform, allowing sensor manufacturers and data providers to integrate their systems at no cost and on a non-exclusive basis. This model enables customers to utilize hardware from various manufacturers, avoiding dependency on a single vendor.
According to Josh O’Leary, Chief Technology Officer of Airwise Solutions, “Nexus is built on a simple idea: the airspace picture gets better with every sensor or other trusted operational data it fuses, so integration should be free and open.” This approach utilizes standards-based open APIs for enterprise integrations, which can reduce the time and cost of adding new systems.
Applications in Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure
Nexus is initially targeting applications in public safety and the energy and utilities sectors. Public safety applications include DFR, counter-UAS, and broader airspace-awareness programs. Energy and utility operators can leverage the platform for drone inspections and monitoring airspace around large infrastructure sites.
Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), a public safety drone and robotics integrator, is collaborating with Airwise on the Nexus launch. Chris Fink, founder and CEO of UVT, emphasized the importance of integrating technologies to provide a clearer view of airspace, enabling quicker and more informed decision-making.
Nexus complements other capabilities within the airwiseOS platform, including airspace authorization, pilot and fleet management, and UTM operational intent. It enhances airspace awareness for BVLOS missions and tactical deconfliction functions.
Airwise Nexus is currently available, and the company is inviting sensor manufacturers, data providers, and integrators to participate in its integration program.