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US deploys first-ever autonomous robotic cameras in stratosphere nationwide | The Swift robots offer enhanced resolution capabilities of 7 centimeters, which match or surpass traditional aerial survey quality.
Near Space Labs has launched the first nationwide network of zero-emission, AI-enabled stratospheric robots for aerial monitoring.
Operating at altitudes between 60,000 and 85,000 feet, this compact 12-pound autonomous system provides insurance companies, urban planners, and government agencies with unprecedented access to highly detailed and frequently updated aerial imagery, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. This rollout marks the first-ever nationwide deployment of ultra-high-resolution aerial imagery at scale, surpassing all existing commercial options such as satellites, drones, and airplanes. “With our balloons and our Swifts, insurance companies are able to get access to information right after the catastrophe and assess the damage and pay out claims within days instead of weeks and months,” said Matevosyan.
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