Percepto Overview
Percepto specializes in autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions for industrial sites, utilizing drone-in-a-box technology integrated with AI-powered analytics. Their systems enable remote operations, geospatial data management, and automated analytics, enhancing safety and operational efficiency across various industries, including electric utilities, solar energy, oil and gas, mining, and ports. Their flagship product, Percepto Air Max, is a robust drone-in-a-box solution designed for complex industrial environments, equipped with high-resolution RGB and thermal cameras for detailed inspections. Percepto's Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform automates the entire visual inspection workflow, from data collection to AI-powered analysis and insights, allowing for proactive maintenance and improved decision-making
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Jan 2018
$1.0MJul 2015
$12.5MJun 2017
$62.5MJun 2023
$77.5MMay 2019
$94.5MMay 2023
$139.5MNov 2020
Latest News
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Percepto Digital, a leading strategic online reputation and digital communications agency, has announced a collaboration with Spotlight, the AI...
Percepto Digital, a strategic online reputation and digital communications agency, has partnered with Spotlight, an AI analytics startup. This collaboration aims to enhance Perceptos capabilities in managing brand visibility and reputation in AI-driven search environments. By leveraging Spotlights expertise in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Percepto can better monitor and shape how brands and leaders are represented in AI-generated results. The partnership allows Percepto to extract actionable insights and design targeted content strategies, positioning the company at the forefront of AI-driven communications. This collaboration is seen as a growth-positive move for Percepto, enhancing its service offerings in the evolving digital landscape.
Partners
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/PRNewswire/ -- Percepto and Chevron have reached a six-month milestone to evaluate use of the drone company's AI-powered remote inspection capabilities. The...
Percepto and Chevron have reached a six-month milestone in evaluating Perceptos AI-powered remote inspection capabilities. The project has shown promising improvements in operational efficiency and workforce safety. Chevron has deployed a second Percepto system in Colorado and is exploring further opportunities. The AI-driven autonomous monitoring has reduced road time for field teams, allowing them to focus on more valuable activities. The technology enables faster issue detection and enhances operational performance without increasing workload. Perceptos solution combines drones and AI to optimize facility management, offering cost-efficient monitoring and quicker responses to operational concerns. This partnership underscores the growing trend of scaling AI and automation in the energy industry to enhance operations.
PartnersCustomers
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/PRNewswire/ -- Research by digital reputation company, Percepto, has been released exploring the impact of GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT on online reputation...
Percepto, a digital reputation company, has released research exploring the impact of GenAI tools like ChatGPT on online reputation management (ORM). The study focuses on the correlation between GenAI information and search engine results pages (SERPs), particularly on Google. Key findings reveal that half of the links sourced by ChatGPT also appear on the first five pages of Google results, with 88% on the first page. The research highlights the importance of strategically curating online assets to ensure accurate and favorable information is prioritized in search engines and AI-driven tools. Perceptos CEO, Ran Blayer, emphasizes the need for businesses and individuals to adapt their ORM strategies accordingly.
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Percepto flies high with $67M for its industrial drones | TechCrunch
Drone startup Percepto has raised $67 million in a Series C funding round, consisting of $50 million in equity and $16 million in debt. The funding will be used to expand operations and capitalize on a recent regulatory breakthrough, as Percepto has become the first industrial drone company to receive a nationwide Beyond Line of Sight waiver from the FAA in the U.S. The funding round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and included participation from Zimmer Partners and other investors. The companys total funding now stands at $120 million.
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גל פיטורים שני בחברת הרחפנים פרספטו: מקצצת 18% מכוח האדם
Israeli drone startup Percepto has announced layoffs of 30 out of its 160 employees, representing approximately 18% of its global workforce. Most of the layoffs are in Israel.
Layoffs
| Sector | Industrial Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $122.5M |
| Last funding | $50M |
| Stage | C |
| Rounds | 7 |
| Investors | 17 |
Team Members
7
Employees: 51-200
Web & Social Links
| Website | percepto.co |
| Careers | Careers page |
Locations
Dam HaMacbim St 38, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
Photos & Videos
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Percepto Business
Business models
B2B, B2G
Product stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Sector
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Industrial ManufacturingManufacturing FacilitiesProcess IndustriesChemicals & PetrochemicalsHybrid IndustriesEnergy, Utilities & Waste ManagementUtilitiesElectricityGas UtilitiesWater UtilitiesFossil FuelsOilCore Technology
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Use Cases
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$122.5M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$50M
Last funding
C
Funding stage
7
Total rounds
17
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
—Jan 2018
$1.0MJul 2015
$12.5MJun 2017
$62.5MJun 2023
$77.5MMay 2019
$94.5MMay 2023
$139.5MNov 2020
Private Equity Funding
C Round
Jun 2023
$50M
Koch Disruptive Technologies (Lead)
,
Spider Capital, Atento Capital, DK Innovation, Zimmer Partners, Strait Capital
Debt Financing
May 2023
$17M
Kreos Capital (Lead)
B Round
Nov 2020
$45M
Koch Disruptive Technologies (Lead)
,
Atento Capital, U.S. Venture Partners, Summit Peak Investments, State of Mind Ventures
A Round
May 2019
$15M
U.S. Venture Partners (Lead)
,
Emerge, Spider Capital, NHN ventures
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2018
Undisclosed
Seed
Jun 2017
$11.5M
Ataria, Western Technology Investment, Spider Capital
Seed
Jul 2015
$1M
Mark Cuban, Emerge, bill Xu Xiapong, Richard Parson
Percepto Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
—Jan 2018
$1.0MJul 2015
$12.5MJun 2017
$62.5MJun 2023
$77.5MMay 2019
$94.5MMay 2023
$139.5MNov 2020
All Events
C Round
Jun 2023
$50M
Koch Disruptive Technologies (Lead)
,
Spider Capital, Atento Capital, DK Innovation, Zimmer Partners, Strait Capital
Debt Financing
May 2023
$17M
Kreos Capital (Lead)
B Round
Nov 2020
$45M
Koch Disruptive Technologies (Lead)
,
Atento Capital, U.S. Venture Partners, Summit Peak Investments, State of Mind Ventures
A Round
May 2019
$15M
U.S. Venture Partners (Lead)
,
Emerge, Spider Capital, NHN ventures
Undisclosed Round
Jan 2018
Undisclosed
Seed
Jun 2017
$11.5M
Ataria, Western Technology Investment, Spider Capital
Seed
Jul 2015
$1M
Mark Cuban, Emerge, bill Xu Xiapong, Richard Parson
Percepto News
40 articles
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Percepto Digital, a leading strategic online reputation and digital communications agency, has announced a collaboration with Spotlight, the AI...
Percepto Digital, a strategic online reputation and digital communications agency, has partnered with Spotlight, an AI analytics startup. This collaboration aims to enhance Perceptos capabilities in managing brand visibility and reputation in AI-driven search environments. By leveraging Spotlights expertise in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Percepto can better monitor and shape how brands and leaders are represented in AI-generated results. The partnership allows Percepto to extract actionable insights and design targeted content strategies, positioning the company at the forefront of AI-driven communications. This collaboration is seen as a growth-positive move for Percepto, enhancing its service offerings in the evolving digital landscape.
Partners
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Percepto and Chevron have reached a six-month milestone to evaluate use of the drone company's AI-powered remote inspection capabilities. The...
Percepto and Chevron have reached a six-month milestone in evaluating Perceptos AI-powered remote inspection capabilities. The project has shown promising improvements in operational efficiency and workforce safety. Chevron has deployed a second Percepto system in Colorado and is exploring further opportunities. The AI-driven autonomous monitoring has reduced road time for field teams, allowing them to focus on more valuable activities. The technology enables faster issue detection and enhances operational performance without increasing workload. Perceptos solution combines drones and AI to optimize facility management, offering cost-efficient monitoring and quicker responses to operational concerns. This partnership underscores the growing trend of scaling AI and automation in the energy industry to enhance operations.
PartnersCustomers
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Research by digital reputation company, Percepto, has been released exploring the impact of GenAI tools, such as ChatGPT on online reputation...
Percepto, a digital reputation company, has released research exploring the impact of GenAI tools like ChatGPT on online reputation management (ORM). The study focuses on the correlation between GenAI information and search engine results pages (SERPs), particularly on Google. Key findings reveal that half of the links sourced by ChatGPT also appear on the first five pages of Google results, with 88% on the first page. The research highlights the importance of strategically curating online assets to ensure accurate and favorable information is prioritized in search engines and AI-driven tools. Perceptos CEO, Ran Blayer, emphasizes the need for businesses and individuals to adapt their ORM strategies accordingly.
growth-positive
Percepto flies high with $67M for its industrial drones | TechCrunch
Drone startup Percepto has raised $67 million in a Series C funding round, consisting of $50 million in equity and $16 million in debt. The funding will be used to expand operations and capitalize on a recent regulatory breakthrough, as Percepto has become the first industrial drone company to receive a nationwide Beyond Line of Sight waiver from the FAA in the U.S. The funding round was led by Koch Disruptive Technologies and included participation from Zimmer Partners and other investors. The companys total funding now stands at $120 million.
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גל פיטורים שני בחברת הרחפנים פרספטו: מקצצת 18% מכוח האדם
Israeli drone startup Percepto has announced layoffs of 30 out of its 160 employees, representing approximately 18% of its global workforce. Most of the layoffs are in Israel.
Layoffs
growth-positive
ציון דרך רגולטורי נוסף לפרספטו מול ה-FAA - Techtime - חדשות אלקטרוניקה והייטק
Percepto, an autonomous drone manufacturer, has received a significant exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. The exemption allows Percepto to operate its drones at customer sites based on remote safety checks, without the need for an on-site operator. This exemption will expedite the deployment and operation of Perceptos drones at customer sites. The current exemption joins another significant exemption granted to Percepto in November, allowing the company to operate its drones beyond line of sight without individual exemptions for each site. Percepto is considered a leading company in advancing the drone industry with the FAA.
Customers
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Percepto deploys automated drones for remote monitoring of electric power stations in Canada
Percepto has received approval from Transport Canada for Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) to operate its drone-in-a-box solution Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at McConnell Lake Control Dam without a visual observer on site. This is the first approval of its kind in Canada. The approval allows OPG to perform remote inspections using Perceptos autonomous drone technology. The announcement follows Perceptos recent achievement of a U.S. nationwide BVLOS waiver. Perceptos drone-in-a-box technology has been deployed by electric utilities to monitor power grid infrastructure and quickly detect problems. The company aims to provide safe and reliable critical infrastructure inspections and support the growth of drone operations in Canada.
PartnersCustomers
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Percepto Gains Nationwide US Waiver to Remotely Deploy and Operate Automated Drones for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
Percepto has been granted a nationwide waiver by the FAA for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, allowing US-based customers to benefit from remotely operated drones. The waiver eliminates the need for site-specific approvals and enables Perceptos automated drone-in-a-box technology to be used for inspection and monitoring in various industries. The companys solution detects infrastructure problems, leading to faster response times and necessary remedial action. The BVLOS waiver is a significant milestone for Percepto, as it allows for the scaling of operations at customer sites nationwide. Perceptos aim is to provide remote inspections and operations at industrial facilities with greater efficiency and safety.
CustomersPartners
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Percepto Autonomous Drones to Monitor One of the World's Largest Hydro-Floating Solar Farms
Percepto, an autonomous inspection company, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept with the Electric Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) for the monitoring of a 250-acre floating solar farm. The project, in partnership with Top Engineering Corporation, will use Perceptos AI software and drone-in-a-box for autonomous routine inspections of panels and equipment. The drones will provide regular operations and maintenance reports, map the location of the panel, and perform inspections of substations, transformers, floating fences, and solar floaters. The project aims to improve efficiency, minimize repairs, and ensure greater worker safety.
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Percepto partners with Hellenic Drones to conquer Greek and Cypriot drone markets
Percepto has signed a partnership with Hellenic Drones to distribute its drone-in-a-box technology in Greece and Cyprus. The partnership aims to boost the adoption of autonomous drones in the Oil & Gas and solar farm industries in the two countries. Percepto and Hellenic Drones recently demonstrated drones with optical gas imaging (OGI) in a refinery near Athens, showcasing the technologys ability to detect gas leaks and improve safety. Perceptos AIM platform provides an end-to-end automated inspection solution for industrial sites, leveraging drones and robots to automate inspections, emergency response, and security. The partnership with Hellenic Drones will enable companies in Greece and Cyprus to harness the power of autonomous drone technology for greener, safer, and more efficient operations.
Partners
growth-positive
Percepto drones to monitor Florida Power plants for damage
Israeli startup Percepto is deploying its Drone-in-a-Box autonomous drones at Florida Power & Light (FPL) to monitor power plants and quickly identify damage, particularly after hurricanes. This is the largest commercial autonomous drone project in the world and the first operation using autonomous drones for infrastructure inspection in an urban setting. Percepto has been working with FPL since 2018 and will coordinate the drones on its Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring (AIM) platform. The project will introduce 13 Drone-in-a-Box installations in the West Palm Beach area, with plans to introduce hundreds of Percepto drones over the next five years. Perceptos drones were certified at Florida International Universitys Wall of Wind and are equipped with AI-powered camera systems. Perceptos AIM platform was recognized as one of TIME magazines 100 best inventions of 2021.
Customers
growth-positive
Percepto drones to inspect Florida Power & Light facilities - GPS World
Florida Power & Light (FPL) will deploy Perceptos autonomous drones to monitor power substations and distribution grids across the state. This is the largest commercial autonomous drone project in the world. FPL plans to deploy hundreds of Percepto drones over the next five years. The drones are capable of withstanding hurricane-level winds and will help minimize incident response times and power outages. Percepto has been working closely with FPL and the FAA to develop optimized drone monitoring solutions and comply with regulations. The drones will be coordinated through Perceptos AIM solution.
Customers
growth-positive
Regulatory breakthrough for Percepto drones to fly at Israeli industrial sites without operators onsite - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
Percepto, a pioneer in autonomous inspection by industrial robotics, has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) to operate their drones Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) for three industrial locations in Israel. This approval eliminates the need for an observer during drone operations, allowing companies to use Percepto drones to monitor their facilities more efficiently. Perceptos Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring (AIM) system, along with their autonomous drone-in-a-box, provides an end-to-end solution for industrial sites, improving safety, efficiency, and reducing operational costs. The approval also introduces a new framework for drone operations in Israel, allowing customers to implement automated drone programs more quickly. Percepto is committed to enabling safe and scalable autonomous drone operations and hopes to set a global standard with this achievement.
CustomersPartners
growth-positive
Percepto AIM Named to TIME's List of the 100 Best Inventions of 2021
Percepto has been named one of TIMEs 100 Best Inventions of 2021 in the AI category. The company will launch the 2022 AIM upgrade, featuring AI-powered analytics for specific industrial sectors. Percepto AIM is an end-to-end automated inspection solution deployed at Fortune 500 companies. The article highlights Perceptos recognition and its innovative approach to industrial facility inspection.
Partners
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Percepto recognized by Frost & Sullivan for leading autonomous drone-in-a-box market
Israeli startup Percepto has been awarded the 2021 Global Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan for its advancements in the autonomous drone-in-a-box (DIB) solutions market. Percepto has the highest number of DIB deployments, a mature product line, and an extensive customer base. The companys Sparrow DIB is the most deployed solution, serving critical infrastructure sites. Perceptos AIM platform allows for the operation of third-party robots alongside the Sparrow DIB, providing visual data management and analysis. Percepto has trusted Fortune 500 customers and completed a $45 million Series B funding round. The company is expanding its activity into additional sectors of robotics and has partnered with Boston Dynamics.
CustomersPartnersInvestment
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Israeli startup Percepto trains robo-dog Spot to be a "good boy" for heavy industry
Boston Dynamics robot dog, Spot, is receiving ML training from Israeli startup Percepto. Percepto offers autonomous drone technologies for the industrial sector and has collaborated with Boston Dynamics to incorporate Spot into their autonomous processes. Spot can navigate via satellite and is connected to Perceptos cloud for remote control and deployment. The collaboration between Percepto and Boston Dynamics is still in its early stages, with more developments expected in the future. Percepto was founded in 2014 and has raised $72.5 million to date.
Partners
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צפו: ספוט, הכלב הרובוטי שכבש את הרשת, בהופעת בכורה בישראל
Boston Dynamics famous robot dog, Spot, has landed in Israel, where it is being trained by Israeli startup Percepto with interesting ML capabilities. Spot is being used in Perceptos facility, which serves the company for various experiments in the worlds of autonomous drones for the industrial sector. Percepto has decided to operate in collaboration with Boston Dynamics following requests from the companys customers. Percepto has essentially taken the brain and eyes of the drone in the form of a processing unit, thermal cameras and gimbal, and dressed them on Spot, so that it can connect to AIM and take part in various automation processes on the site - and autonomously.
Partners
growth-positive
לא על הרחפן לבדו: כך מפענחת פרספטו הישראלית מידע שאוספים רחפנים
Israeli company Percepto, which started as a crowd-funded project, has evolved into a firm that operates autonomous drones, not as a leisure gadget or game, but for practical applications such as monitoring activities in mines or maintaining an electric grid. The companys drones can perform checks on an electric grid once a week, a task that manually would only be done once a year. Percepto also offers software that analyses the images and videos produced by the drones to generate insights. The company has expanded beyond drones and also works with Boston Dynamics ground robots.
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In Florida, drones help fix power grids after hurricanes
Florida Power & Light Company is using drones made by Percepto to carry out security and maintenance missions on power lines and in sensitive areas. The autonomous drones can work around the clock and in difficult weather conditions to identify power failures and fix them swiftly. This innovative solution helps ensure business continuity for Florida Power & Light Company, especially in the face of frequent hurricanes and storm damage. The drones are equipped with day and nighttime camera systems and use AI to identify operational malfunctions and health and safety risks in real time. They can be operated remotely beyond visual line of sight. The drones also perform fully autonomous inspections of power lines directly after a storm.
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Israel's Percepto announces three regulatory milestones
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Percepto and SPOT Introduce a Commercial Hybrid Autonomous Data-Gathering Model
Percepto, a company specializing in autonomous drones, has announced a $45 million investment in Series B funding. The investment will be used to launch Percepto AIM (Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring), a solution for remote, fully autonomous asset monitoring, inspection, and compliance of industrial sites. Percepto AIM combines Perceptos Sparrow autonomous drone-in-a-box solution with Boston Dynamics Spot, an agile mobile ground robot. The solution aims to provide enhanced measurement accuracy, risk detection, and situational awareness in industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, utilities, and public safety. Perceptos CEO, Dor Abuhasira, stated that the combination of aerial and ground robots, along with other technologies, will redefine the role of autonomous robotics in large-scale industrial sites.
InvestmentPartners
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Percepto Launches AIM Platform for Autonomous Industrial Inspections
Percepto has secured a $45 million investment in Series B funding led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT). The investment will be used to launch a fully autonomous solution that includes unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and ground robots for asset monitoring, inspection, and industrial site compliance. Perceptos Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform will provide visual data management and analysis, deploying the most suitable robot to retrieve and stream data when requested. The company aims to empower customers with autonomous inspection and monitoring, integrating Perceptos Sparrow drone with Boston Dynamics Spot robot. The investment brings the total investment in Percepto to $72.5 million.
Investment
growth-positive
Industrial robotics co Percepto raises $45m
Percepto, an Israeli autonomous inspection industrial robotics company, has secured a strategic investment of $45 million in Series B funding. The funding, led by Koch Disruptive Technologies, brings the total investment in the company to $72.5 million. Percepto plans to use the funds to launch a solution for remote, fully autonomous asset monitoring, inspection, and compliance of industrial sites. The companys Autonomous Inspection & Monitoring (AIM) platform utilizes drones and robots to provide visual data management and analysis, enabling the remote operations center of the future. Percepto aims to empower customers with autonomous inspection and monitoring, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and safeguarding staff. The company will also collaborate with Boston Dynamics Spot robot for automated inspection rounds. Percepto is uniquely positioned to address a multi-billion-dollar issue in various industries and revolutionize manufacturing site management in the IoT and Industry 4.0 era.
Investment
growth-positive
Percepto's Drones Become The First To Parachute To Safety With Industry Compliant Feature - UASweekly.com
Percepto, the global market leader for autonomous industrial drone solutions, has announced that its on-site autonomous drone, the Percepto Sparrow, is the first on the market to offer an ASTM 3322-18 standard compliant integral parachute. The parachute feature is compliant with FAA standards and will expedite further approvals for flying over people and beyond the visual line of sight for Perceptos Fortune 500 customers. The parachute adds to the drones existing safety features and enhances its popularity as the most widely deployed drone-in-a-box on the market. Perceptos customers have gained BVLOS approvals for autonomous drones in various industrial sites. The companys parachute complements its software and hardware designed for safety.
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First autonomous drone to pass Level 5 hurricane testing for emergency response
Florida Power and Light is deploying Perceptos Sparrow Drone for emergency response immediately after storms. The drone platform can withstand winds of up to 155mph, making it the most rugged AI drone-in-a-box on the market for all weather conditions. The deployment of the drone allows Florida Power and Light to assess and fix any damage to their infrastructure after a hurricane without endangering their staff. The goal is to eventually have a drone-in-a-box at every substation, transmission yard, plant, and solar facility. Perceptos system is approved by the FAA for flights two miles Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS).
Customers
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Israeli drones to help Florida's emergency response to hurricane season
Israeli startup Percepto has developed a drone-in-a-box system, called Sparrow, that can withstand winds of up to 150 mph. The system has passed level 5 hurricane testing, making it suitable for assessing damage in the aftermath of hurricanes. Perceptos customers include electricity firms such as Florida Power and Light (FPL) and Italys Enel, as well as Fortune 500 customers in over 10 countries. The Sparrow system allows for immediate assessment and repair of damage after a hurricane, without endangering staff. FPL plans to deploy autonomous drones at all of its substations and aims to have a drone-in-a-box at every substation, transmission yard, plant, and solar facility.
Customers
Percepto Lauded by Frost & Sullivan for Accelerating Clients' Decision-Making with its Emerging Technology-Led Autonomous Drone Solution - NewsBreak
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Coronavirus Spurs Percepto's Drone-in-a-Box Surveillance Solution
Percepto, a multinational drone-in-a-box company, has seen a growth-positive impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company provides an end-to-end asset monitoring solution for heavy industrial sites. With the pandemic, there has been increased interest in utilizing Perceptos Sparrow I quadcopter system for unmanned operations and inspections. The companys solution offers real-time alerts and multiple inspections that are safer, quicker, and more cost-effective than manned observation. Perceptos drones can be operated remotely, allowing clients to maintain security and inspection for critical facilities without risking employee health. The companys focus on providing an autonomous and efficient solution has attracted customers in industries such as mining, oil and gas, and solar. The article highlights the importance of drone technology in maintaining safety and security during unexpected situations.
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Percepto Appoints VP of Sales to Support Global Demand for Autonomous Industrial Drone-in-Box - sUAS News - The Business of Drones
Percepto has appointed Amit Musli as Vice President of Sales to build on the companys success in 10 countries and four continents. Percepto has experienced growth in its customer-base across various industries and has helped customers obtain waivers to fly its drones in multiple countries. Amit Musli will be responsible for managing Perceptos global sales team and bringing in new organizations and territories. Percepto is a market leader in autonomous industrial drone solutions and operates drones that perform various missions without human intervention. The company aims to improve security, increase productivity, and reduce operational costs for large-scale enterprises. Perceptos solution is currently used by Enel and Fortune 500 organizations.
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https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Israeli-developed-drone-nominated-for-607364
Percepto, an Israeli company that develops autonomous drones, has been nominated for the international Security Technology Innovation of the Year Award. The companys drones can operate security and control tasks autonomously, tracking people and vehicles in various weather conditions. Percepto serves major electricity, energy, and oil companies, as well as mines and other heavy-duty industries. Founded in 2014, the company has raised $27.5 million and is in the process of hiring new employees. They are nominated for the innovation of the year category in the annual Security & Fire Excellence Awards.
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Percepto Launches Autonomous Industrial Drone Solution In Partnership With Certis;Applied Across Singapore
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Autonomous drone co Percepto raises $15m
Israeli startup Percepto has completed a $15 million financing round led by US investment fund USVP. The company, which develops autonomous industrial drones, has raised a total of $27.5 million since its founding in 2014. Perceptos customers are corporations in energy, gas, mining, and heavy industry, and it has customers in over 10 countries. The funding will be used to hire more workers, mainly in Israel. Percepto develops software for data analysis and produces the drones themselves. The company operates on a leasing model, renting out drones to customers along with a periodic software license. Perceptos partners include international security company G4S and US concern Johnson Controls.
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Percepto Flies Autonomous Drones Over 5G Trial Network
Percepto has successfully demonstrated its autonomous drones over SK Telecoms 5G trial network. This milestone prepares Percepto to provide its customers with significant operational advantages. Percepto was recognized by Frost & Sullivan for its unique on-board computing processing capabilities. CEO Dor Abuahsira commented on the achievement for the drone industry.
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Percepto Robotics Earns Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for Incorporating Machine Vision Algorithms in its Sparrow Drones
Percepto Robotics has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the 2018 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award for its autonomous drone system. The companys Sparrow drones use machine vision algorithms to operate autonomously, allowing them to adapt to changing conditions. Perceptos solution has been adopted by clients in various sectors, offering benefits such as lower expenses and continuous monitoring. The company has also developed PerceptoCore, a hardware module that supports real-time navigation. The Sparrow drone is IP65 rated, making it suitable for use in extreme weather conditions. Percepto plans to create additional applications to increase site productivity in different market verticals.
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Percepto Brings Autonomous Drones to Port Security - DRONELIFE
Israeli drone company Percepto has partnered with port automation provider CERTUS Port Automation to deploy autonomous drones for enhanced security in maritime ports and terminals. The Sparrow drone, equipped with AI technology, will conduct security sweeps and collect data, identifying anomalies and sending alerts to relevant personnel. The partnership aims to provide efficient and safe operations for busy ports while maximizing resources. Perceptos Sparrow line of drones, designed for industrial environments, offers standard and thermal visual power and can fly missions around the clock. CERTUS Port Automation solutions are already in place at numerous ports and container terminals worldwide.
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World's first autonomous drone-in-a-box system deployed at power plant
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Israel drone startup sees demand jump as regulation eases
Percepto, an Israeli start-up that develops drones for industrial applications, has seen a significant increase in demand from the US and Europe. The companys chief commercial officer, Ariel Avitan, said the market has moved from showing interest to actual requests for proposals and contracts. The Federal Aviation Administrations Small UAS rule, which makes it easier to obtain permits to fly drones in US airspace, has seen the number of applications for commercial use of drones increase more than 20 times since it took effect in August 2016. Percepto recently unveiled its autonomous drone, Sparrow I, which uses machine learning to survey and inspect industrial sites without human intervention.
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Israeli Firm Percepto Launches the Sparrow, an Autonomous Drone for Industry - DRONELIFE
Percepto has launched its Sparrow I, an autonomous drone designed for industrial environments. The drone can conduct multiple missions and operate around the clock, reducing security and operational costs. It uses advanced technologies like machine vision and AI to collect and analyze data in real-time, providing accurate and actionable information to customers. Sparrow I is stationed on-site and housed in a self-contained base unit, launching and landing autonomously. It is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and uses PerceptoCore, the companys patented processing module for drones. The drone has a flying time of 40 minutes, a maximum altitude of 130m, and a maximum speed of 75KpH.
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Israeli startup Percepto makes drones smarter
Percepto, a startup based in Rosh Haayin, is developing technology that allows drones to perform complex tasks independently, without an operator. The company has developed a module that can be connected to almost any commercial drone, functioning as an improved brain. This module runs a light operating system that can control complex vision applications in real time. The applications developed by Percepto include flight applications, such as obstacle avoidance and precise payload delivery, and task applications, such as object identification and defect analysis. The company has also developed remote control and information analysis systems.
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Mark Cuban and Richard Parsons invest in drone computer vision startup Percepto
Percepto, an Israeli startup developing hardware and software for drones, has raised a $1 million seed round from investors including Richard Parsons, Mark Cuban, and Xu Xiaoping. The funding will be used to expand the companys team from 7 to 12 or more employees. Percepto aims to enhance the intelligence of drones for commercial uses, such as following and filming objects, obstacle avoidance, and capturing footage. The companys software development kit (SDK) can save companies 70% of the time it takes to develop new drone applications. Percepto plans to make its software available for free under an open-source license later this year.
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| Team members | 7 |
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| Phone | +97236033274 |
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| Last update | 2023-08-31T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-11-25T00:00:00.000Z |
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