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Neros Technologies is a cutting-edge startup that is revolutionizing the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry. Founded by Soren Monroe-Anderson and Olaf Hichwa, two former teenage drone racing champions, Neros is focused on vertically integrating the development and manufacturing of unmanned defense systems in America.
The company’s mission is to enable mass production of cost-effective unmanned defense systems, with a particular emphasis on securing the supply chain within the United States.
Neros’ commitment to innovation and rapid development aligns perfectly with the Dronecode Foundation’s goals. By joining as a Silver Member, Neros is demonstrating its dedication to open-source collaboration and standardization in the drone industry.
Olaf Hichwa, Co-Founder & CTO of Neros, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “Neros Technology is working on integrating the latest Pixhawk Open Standards into our autonomy stack to help with the rapid deployment of UAVs. We are happy to join the Dronecode Foundation and contribute to the growing community of Aerial Robotics technologies at the forefront of innovation.”
This integration of Pixhawk Open Standards into Neros’ autonomy stack represents a significant step towards interoperability and standardization in the UAV industry. It also highlights the growing importance of open-source technologies in driving innovation and efficiency in drone development.
We look forward to the contributions Neros will make to our community and the advancements we can achieve together. Their expertise in rapid development, real-world deployment, and scaling production will be invaluable as we work towards our shared goal of advancing open-source drone technologies.