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At InDro Robotics, we’re known for our Research and Development. We’re also known for a number of industry “firsts.” Whether that’s BVLOS flights utilizing the 5G network, or becoming the first drone company to obtain a Cargo license from the Canadian Transportation Agency, we like breaking barriers. On this page, you’ll find the latest InDro news – as well as media coverage. Interested in learning more? Hit us up here.

InDro Backpack makes smart dog robots smarter

InDro Backpack makes smart dog robots smarter

By Scott Simmie   Want to make a smart dog smarter? (And by "dog," we're referring here to quadruped robots – whose form factor and locomotion make them look like dogs.) InDro has developed a solution for that. We call it InDro Backpack. It's a bolt-on hardware/software product that transforms the capabilities of these robots, enabling them to ...
2022 InDro Highlights

2022 InDro Highlights

And for InDro Robotics, it was a year marked by new products, new deployments, and multiple milestones. We did a deep dive on the year with our Year in Review story, which you can find here. But we realise some people might prefer a condensed version. So here we go, starting with the image above. That's Sentinel, our rugged teleoperated robot for ...
InDro employees use skills, imagination, during annual “Hack-a-Thon”

InDro employees use skills, imagination, during annual “Hack-a-Thon”

By Scott Simmie   Most of the time, InDro staff work on company projects. Generally that means developing new products, manufacturing products for clients, testing new devices in the field and carrying out service provision. Sometimes it even means packing up very large robots for safe shipment to global clients. But there's one time of year when ...
2022: A great year for InDro Robotics

2022: A great year for InDro Robotics

By Scott Simmie   We thought, as we embark on a New Year, it might be fun to look back on the year that was. Specifically, to document some of the highlights that occurred within InDro Robotics. Most of you are familiar with the company by now. For those who aren't, InDro is a Research and Development company. We identify market needs and create ...
Still a long road to fully autonomous passenger cars

Still a long road to fully autonomous passenger cars

By Scott Simmie   We hear a lot about self-driving cars – and that's understandable. There are a growing number of Teslas on the roads, with many owners testing the latest beta versions of FSD (Full Self-Driving) software. The latest release allows for automated driving on both highways and in cities – but the driver still must be ready to ...
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“Everyone thought Amazon would be first.  No, a Canadian company has beat them to it, and it’s been no small effort.”
Ross McLaughlin

“Everyone thought Amazon would be first. No, a Canadian company has beat them to it, and it’s been no small effort.”
Ross McLaughlin

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InDro attends cutting-edge PROMAT conference in Chicago
InDro attends cutting-edge PROMAT conference in Chicago

By Scott Simmie   When you work in the robotics and R&D field, conferences are part of the deal. Within the past year, we've attended many of the big ones, including AUVSI in Florida, the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada in Calgary, and the Canadian...

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InDro hires Head of Strategic Innovations
InDro hires Head of Strategic Innovations

By Scott Simmie   As a Research and Development company, InDro Robotics is – by necessity – engineering-heavy. Our staff at Area X.O in Ottawa and in British Columbia are constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to inventing and deploying new solutions in...

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InDro Backpack makes smart dog robots smarter
InDro Backpack makes smart dog robots smarter

By Scott Simmie   Want to make a smart dog smarter? (And by "dog," we're referring here to quadruped robots – whose form factor and locomotion make them look like dogs.) InDro has developed a solution for that. We call it InDro Backpack. It's a bolt-on...

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Latest

InDro attends cutting-edge PROMAT conference in Chicago
InDro attends cutting-edge PROMAT conference in Chicago

By Scott Simmie   When you work in the robotics and R&D field, conferences are part of the deal. Within the past year, we've attended many of the big ones, including AUVSI in Florida, the Aerial Evolution Association of Canada in Calgary, and the Canadian...

InDro obtains FAA BVLOS waiver for solar farm inspections
InDro obtains FAA BVLOS waiver for solar farm inspections

By Scott Simmie   InDro Robotics has obtained what we believe to be a Canadian first: A waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight flights. The waiver will allow InDro to expand its successful program of remotely...

InDro hires Head of Strategic Innovations
InDro hires Head of Strategic Innovations

By Scott Simmie   As a Research and Development company, InDro Robotics is – by necessity – engineering-heavy. Our staff at Area X.O in Ottawa and in British Columbia are constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to inventing and deploying new solutions in...

Police drone collision raises questions
Police drone collision raises questions

By Scott Simmie   There's no question that drones have become an essential tool for First Responders. They're used to assess fires, document accidents, search for missing people and even get a sense of damage following a natural disaster like a tornado. They're...

scout 2.0 autonomous robot

New Scout 2.0

New Scout 2.0

Case Studies

Summerland Cherries

Summerland Cherries

The test field chosen for this study is the Summerland Research and Development Centre (SuRDC). The site is located on the western shore of Okanagan...

First Responders find drones invaluable tools

By Scott Simmie It's no secret that drones have become an essential tool for many First Responders. Emergency services frequently use these devices to obtain situational awareness – also known as "The Big Picture." Police departments deploy them to search for missing...

Summerland Cherries

The test field chosen for this study is the Summerland Research and Development Centre (SuRDC). The site is located on the western shore of Okanagan Lake, south of Summerland urban center and bounded on the North and West by Trout Creek. The case study itself will be...

Pitt Meadows Blueberries

The test field chosen for this study is Purewal Blueberry farms, located about 8km west of Coquitlam. The case study itself will be carried out by performing two identical flights during each visit to the site. The first flight will be flown when diurnal solar loading...

Identification of Swimmers in Distress ….

at the Mont-Tremblant IRONMAN Triathlon Department of Emergency Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; bCounty of Renfrew Paramedic Service, Pembroke, Ontario, Canada; Funding: This work was supported by the Chaire de recherche en médecine d’urgence,...

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