As the new year begins, we wanted to update you on our progress of the past year and where we see the developments of the past year. Despite the continued macroeconomic challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was a pivotal year for PRT – Our UAS fleet expanded to include five unique aircraft, creating products that match the high-end requirements of commercial entities and various government agencies. Operationally, PRT opened its main UK manufacturing site based in Norfolk (UK) and has achieved ISO 9001 certification. The acquisition of Tetra Drones has further expanded our team and extended our facilities to encompass a UK-based R&D base. This expansion has opened opportunities for us to work with existing clients on a broad base of new opportunities.
The fundamental trends that continue to underpin and shape the PRT strategy:
- The growing demand for Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) solutions for defense, emergency service, rescue, and heavy commercial applications, all of which continue to expand year on year.
- Defense organizations continuously require remotely obtained actionable intelligence, and system capabilities with secure, reliable network communications at the tactical edge of the battlefield to relay data to central command.
- Intelligent unmanned systems and reliable autonomy are proving increasingly necessary, as military adversaries establish contested operating environments across multiple domains, increasing the risk to NATO members.
- The desire for NATO-partner designed and manufactured technologies.
- Police aviation is heading towards unmanned, autonomous systems as manned helicopter costs increase significantly, regardless of shrinking local, state, and national government budgets.
- Government Prime contractors are far behind on autonomous capability and unmanned know-how. Small and agile autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies are becoming acquisition targets.
Our Transition into Unmanned and Manned Aerospace.
In 2019, we searched globally to find a drone that could carry more than 10lbs of weight and have redundant onboard electrical reserve to meet the power consumption of our sensors. At the same time, several well-established vendors in the mapping and radar industry launched high value LiDAR (a Radar detection system that uses light from a laser) and ultra-HD aerial camera platforms. These sensor vendors were having the exact same UAS weight and power issue. Identifying that our needs were not exclusive, we made the decision to design and develop our own drone – the X1.
From the initial X1 concept, we then embarked to design, build, and test a series of UAS that could carry the weight of meaningful sensors and payloads for various applications. With our further understanding of large UAS posing a greater complexity to operate manually, we thought it prudent to introduce fully autonomous functionality as a standard feature to all our platforms. This was a feature to not only assist pilots in situations where they could see the drone and were required to operate an expensive sensor, but to add a capability for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). This feature within the aircraft and its control station contains intelligence to enable unmanned flight as well as mission-critical remote sensor or delivery operations over great distance. The ultimate focus we adopted was to provide ease of operation for key users from defense, civil emergency, and industry by having them use smart technology fusion that resulted in a simple to use operational choice.
In 2021, we executed on our strategy and drove to completion a UAS portfolio that we believe is currently unrivalled in autonomy and payload capability than other vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS companies that we have identified. This will allow PRT to be well-positioned for growth and success in both the near and long-term. In terms of our reputation, we are now being recognized as a business that builds to a ‘best-of-breed’ standard, as opposed to the traditional drone business model of building to a price. We believe this focus on ultimate capability has paid off and is now attracting the right kind of attention and clientele to the company. This is demonstrated by our ongoing discussions with various US Government agencies who have engaged with PRT in many conversations on future applications. As a result of this, PRT was requested to submit a proposal for supply of heavy-lift UAS’s to the U.S. Department of Defense.
PRT’s objective as a UAS company that targets those with large budgets who require flight simplicity, heavy duty capabilities and intelligence, we were delighted when the Biden administration announced a $753 Billion budget spend for Fiscal Year 2022 for Defense and National Security, with $715 Billion earmarked for the DoD.
After consultation with the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) last September we made the decision to bring forward a plan to start work on the upcoming PRT XMR (Medevac & Resupply). This UAS is designed to transport up to 330lbs of weight and up to 60 miles of flight range. The DIU is the only Department of Defense organization focused exclusively on fielding and scaling commercial technology across the U.S. military to help solve critical problems.
ADS Inc., a military equipment supplier, will exhibit our technologies through procurement assessments at the Sea Air Space Exposition in Maryland from April 4-6, 2022. We believe that the PRT XMR will be popular with all branches of military, and we envision it becoming an iconic platform within the UAS fraternity.
Shaping our portfolio, focusing on the near-term and growing our addressable market.
Throughout 2021, it was becoming evident through the interest shown on our UAS capability that a greater focus was required on our unmanned portfolio to meet the needs of our target markets and customers – this has made it an absolute necessity for us to further innovate our platforms, make strategic investments, and grow our addressable market both organically and inorganically.
We have therefore taken the interim decision to halt further resource and spend on our WiTi (Wireless Threat Indication) system. Our SS1 Shoe Scanner will go forward under a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). All non-aerospace products in our portfolio that are in a state of test or development, government funded and not commercially available will from now reside within an internal unit called ‘PRT Labs’. We believe that the creation of this subdivision is essential to maintain clarity not just internally, but also to allow our customers and shareholders to define exactly what is for sale, what can be ordered today, and what is still in product development.
This allows us to focus our team on activities and spending that will keep us on the most efficient path to both revenue generation and growing the brand within the DoD, National Security, and Industrial-UAS sectors. To this end, we plan to hire seasoned sales professionals to concentrate on UAS sales. We have also hired a marketing lead that has worked on several marketing and brand awareness campaigns for the likes of Apple and Siemens.
In addition to investing in the development of our team, the PRT UK facility in Norfolk (UK) will become a low-rate initial production (LRIP) facility and has its own 60-acre flying site. This facility will be the model for our Plymouth MA facility to transition the manufacturing of UAS production to the US. We have already begun to re-outfit the space in Plymouth to accommodate the production equipment and manufacturing operation.
PRT has over the past several months been chosen for critical projects in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) programs with the UK Government to assess safety and viability of UAS alongside the use of them as police helicopter replacement in the UK. This has also now attracted key vendors such as Honeywell and Collins Aerospace to work with PRT on innovation test cases on the latest unmanned technologies.
The development of AI-enabled computer vision, machine learning and perceptive autonomy technologies remain critical to advances in unmanned aviation. It is our plan, with appropriate funding in 2022, to expand our team and partnerships to realize new AI capabilities, with a roadmap for continued enhancements into the future. These capabilities address the operating requirements for contested environments where radio frequencies and GPS signals could be blocked by simple frequency congestion or deliberate jamming. This segment of the UAS business will also be critical in laying the foundation and producing the framework for the ultimate industry vision of widespread use UAS commercial delivery capabilities. We believe that establishing an early leadership role in this significantly important area of unmanned technology will be an essential part of our future value and growth.
Aerospace Component Business
In 2019, we acquired the assets of Aerowave Inc. Aerowave was founded in 1985 by Theodore “Ted” Kozul for the purpose of manufacturing high quality millimeter-wave components for sensors and radar. Prior to starting Aerowave, Mr. Kozul was the founder and principal owner of Baytron Company, one of the world’s earliest millimeter-wave component companies. These two companies represent over 50
years of continuous service and support of the millimeter-wave industry. Since that time, and with the lack of a traditional sales push due to the pandemic, PRT have seen an increase in small component revenues year on year. Within this increase, we are now supplying profitable product on a repeat order basis to several clients with well-known names like Boeing, NASA Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL), Smithsonian Astrophysics and Northrup Grumman. We believe that our aerospace component business dovetails perfectly with the overall sensors and unmanned technologies mission of PRT.
Traction and Future Focus
Our unique differentiator from many UAS companies was that we created UAS technology designed primarily with complete autonomy, to operate at extreme BVLOS distances from the pilot. Technologies that can fly solo, or together as part of a swarm, to perform a variety of missions in challenging environments.
We are also delighted to announce that we have now designed our own fixed wing airframes that will be constructed entirely from lightweight carbon composite materials, making them very highly efficient. These airframes could create a secondary standalone market for PRT, as they are lighter and cost effective. We believe that this step also defines PRT as a company that is a true aerospace technology vendor, and not simply a drone company.
We believe future demand for mission specific UAS that can operate without the need for constant data radio communication will be exponential. We demonstrated this capability with great success with the United Nations last year. This was a small UAS performing missions daily in Somalia. Eventually, we envisage this capability developing to such a level through computer-vision, fused with what is known in general aviation as Dead Reckoning (DR) calculations, which is the process of calculating a position, especially at sea, by calculating the direction and distance travelled rather than by using landmarks or astronomical observations. As a result, GPS will be less of a dependent component, and we believe will further give our defense agencies an advantage in the UAS battlespace.
Our Difference
From what we have observed, most drone companies focus on imitation rather than innovation. Many also have attached themselves to the consumer home delivery segment or making a US-version of Chinese technology. Unlike most of the companies that chase anything and everything to do with those segments, we know full well then and still uphold that until an effective UTM system is developed, deployed, and then adopted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for mainstream operations, drone delivery in the U.S. will remain the preserve of two markets – small, government-funded remote projects, or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) using systems to deliver vaccines and medications in places like Africa.
We have learned that Government, Military and Commercial operators are looking for the next generation of UAS capable of carrying much more than a camera or a mapping sensor. They now want UAS with higher maximum take-off weight (MTOW). They want to operate at BVLOS distances over ten times the capability of current offerings. They want hybrid fuel options, and they want unmanned avionics and collision avoidance technologies to mimic those of manned aircraft. That is what separates PRT from others – we are aiming for market leadership through offering intelligent, heavy-duty UAS for national security, alongside securing contracts with oil and gas companies for pipeline monitoring and protection. Our objective is to set new standards for professional unmanned autonomy and that has been recognized via orders from agencies that have been placed for our most advanced XV- L platforms in the past two weeks. We must also ask shareholders to remain patient on news detail regarding orders of our fixed wing aircraft. We are in most cases under strict non-Disclosure in our contracts. We may be able to issue news, but not always with exact information on value or end user.
Marketing and Brand Presence
Finally, to sure-up the relevance and focus of the company, our website and branding will be refreshed at the end of Q1 2022. Going forward, we will be adopting our abbreviated web name ‘PLYROTECH’. Further, it is our duty to ensure that every effort within the company is aligned with our mission going forward. To this end, we will be adding resources and where required realigning roles within the company in the coming weeks and months to drive a remarkable breakout year for 2022. As always, we thank our shareholders and customers who recognize the value in what PLYROTECH is evolving into and further understand the frugality in which we have operated during the market downturn to stave off dilution. Going forward 2022 will be about growth and revenue. Your confidence in our team, our strategy, and our future, is what fuels us and what drives us towards our goals. We look forward with great excitement to capitalize on the multiple opportunities that lie ahead to deliver true value to our shareholders.
We look forward to updating you in the coming months.
Dana Wheeler Carl Cagliarini
President and Chief Executive Officer Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
The post Shareholder Update – January 2022 first appeared on Plymouth Rock Technologies.]]>Ms. Kanji will be replaced in the interim by Ms. Vivian Katsuris, PRT’s Corporate Secretary, who served as CFO of the Company from August 2014 to January 2018. The company has started an active search to fill the CFO vacancy.
“We thank Zara for her financial oversight and management of PRT over the last 3 years. She has instilled her knowledge to our entire staff and we will miss her dedication and work ethic” stated Dana Wheeler, President & CEO of PRT.
About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting-edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules, and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to NDAA Section 848 (“PRT UAS”); (2) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (3) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Wheeler
President and CEO
+1-774-404-7685
[email protected]
Investor Information
Tasso Baras
+1-778-477-6990
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Forward Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, use of proceeds, corporate vision, proposed acquisitions, partnerships, joint-ventures and strategic alliances and co-operations, budgets, cost and plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Such forward looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These forward – looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws.
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Malvern U.K November 4, 2021 – Plymouth Rock Technologies (PRT) is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Honeywell Aerospace to advance satellite communications for the control of avionics and sensory modules for extended Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) distances.
The alliance will involve the use of PRT Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technologies utilizing Honeywell Aerospace Satellite technologies to market and prove out the Honeywell low latency Satellite communication system for control and safety failover scenarios where standard radio and cellular connections to a UAS are no longer viable, such as needing to adjust flight plans in order to extend missions or perform tasks out of conventional communications range at BVLOS distances from a command-and-control location.
PRT and Honeywell will also jointly promote the UAS technologies of Honeywell at several trade shows in the coming months, starting with the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) show in Malvern, UK today, November 4th, 2021.
“PRT is pleased to enter into this alliance with Honeywell Aerospace. Advancing the communication capabilities for unmanned flight is imperative for the overall unmanned traffic management ecosystem” stated Carl Cagliarini, Chief Strategy Officer of PRT. “We are both honored and relish the opportunity to work with one of the biggest names in Aerospace on advancing and promoting an essential capability that will hold great significance, both now and in the future.”
About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting- edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules, and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to NDAA Section 848 (“PRT UAS”); (2) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (3) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
The post PLYMOUTH ROCK TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH HONEYWELL AEROSPACE first appeared on Plymouth Rock Technologies.]]>Environmental monitoring will be carried out with PRT X-Lite series drones, equipped with a winch and collection cup for deep water sampling. This will study plastic particulates in water and other microbiological impact. The drones will be operated by Swiss University, ETH Zürich.
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for petrochemical inspection will be used in Saudi Arabia for essential ultrasound testing of infrastructure at some of the world’s highest volume petrochemical plants which includes those owned by Saudi Aramco oil. The petrochemical sale is in collaboration with the Tetra / PRT partner Tritex NDT UK.
“The design approach to our overall UAS product platform has yielded the flexibility to allow the company to address the above markets. We believe that these applications will soon extend to offshore oil and natural gas platform inspection, wind farms, and other remote infrastructure locations” stated Carl Cagliarini, Chief Strategy Officer at PRT
“This is a significant step in our company’s growth strategy as we have taken our UAS platform from an R&D phase to revenue generating commercial products.” stated Dana Wheeler, President & CEO of PRT.
About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting- edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules, and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to NDAA Section 848 (“PRT UAS”); (2) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (3) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Wheeler President and CEO
+1-774-404-7685
[email protected]
Investor Information
Tasso Baras
+1-778-477-6990
[email protected]
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, use of proceeds, corporate vision, proposed acquisitions, partnerships, joint-ventures and strategic alliances and co-operations, budgets, cost and plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Such forward looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These forward – looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward- looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws.
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“This latest order for our new XV-L system takes our revenue to Aardvark close to a quarter of a million USD for 2021 and further cements them as a significant client” stated Carl Cagliarini, Chief Strategy Officer at PRT. “Our XV-L UAS delivers up to 55lb payload capacity and up to 7 hours flight time with both satcom and military-grade radio communications. These capabilities make the XV-L a versatile platform, able to address other major applications, such as the ability to transport significant payloads over land, ships, oil rigs, offshore platforms and other remote locations,” concluded Cagliarini.
“After the clear capability and advantages of the X1-H UAS delivered into our operation earlier this year, we have now ordered a new platform that can deliver greater distance and enhanced capabilities in adverse weather conditions” stated Paul Reynolds of Aardvark LLP. “This initial XV-L delivery to us in Kazakhstan will enable long range autonomous missions of thousands of square kilometers, day or night, enforcing our leading position in UAV operations in Kazakhstan” concluded Reynolds.
The Company also announces today that it has begun a digital and marketing awareness campaign with Capital Analytica of Vancouver BC, Media Relations Inc of Burnsville MN and Think Inc Marketing of Huntington Beach CA. The campaign includes press initiatives, advertising, publicity services and social media. These marketing and awareness programs include engagements with arm’s length parties for an aggregate gross expenditure of CDN$120,000 over a 6 month period and US $100,000 over a 3 month period. No stock based compensation has been provided.
About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting-edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules, and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to H.R.4753 – Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act (“X1”) (“XV”); (2) Millimeter Remote Imaging from Airborne Drone (“MIRIAD”); (3) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (4) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Wheeler
President and CEO
+1-774-404-7685
[email protected]
Investor Information:
Tasso Baras
+1-778-477-6990
[email protected]
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, use of proceeds, corporate vision, proposed acquisitions, partnerships, joint-ventures and strategic alliances and co-operations, budgets, cost and plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Such forward looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These forward – looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws.
The post PLYMOUTH ROCK TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES FOLLOW-UP ORDER FOR OIL AND GAS PIPELINE MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS first appeared on Plymouth Rock Technologies.]]>The goal of the NBEC is to provide a safe, managed environment to test and develop concepts, principles, and related technologies to enable flying unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in non-segregated airspace.
“From the outset, the differentiator of the PRT UAS operation was to create a product portfolio designed and engineered for autonomous and BVLOS flight as the primary function, while having a fully manual piloting capability as a secondary function” stated Ben Pickard, VP of UAS Development at PRT. “Our UAS platforms are currently being used in demanding BVLOS missions with critical value humanitarian and civilian missions which include the UN, Oil & Gas and Environmental agencies. We are honoured to be supplying products and services into this program and further to share any data from operational deployments that will assist not only the CAA in the UK, but also the FAA in the United States” concluded Pickard.
“Being chosen by Cranfield University to be the supplier of UAS and training services for this globally recognized program is a positive endorsement of the Company and its products,” stated Carl Cagliarini, Chief Strategy Officer of PRT. “The requirement for Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) capabilities to ensure flight safety systems, electronic redundancy and constant communication must be rigorously tested if drone technologies are ever to be deployed over urban environments for commercial operations. This program takes our proven technologies to a higher level by assessing UAS capabilities towards the goal of introducing drones into non-segregated airspace. This will require drones to sense, communicate and work with manned aircraft across general aviation and military operations” concluded Cagliarini.
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We are the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway. Through the strong links with industry, we have built over the past 70 years, we focus on defining and delivering the aircraft, airport, and airspace management of the future. Read less
Using our expertise in propulsion, aeronautical engineering, intelligent automation, autonomous systems, and computational engineering we are creating tomorrow’s air vehicles and businesses here today.
Our blue-sky research generates concepts that, through then building and testing, we actually put into practice in physical flight demonstrations. Using our airport at Cranfield we show how our ideas are more than theories but work on the ground and in the air. Find out more about our global research airport and expertise in aircraft electrification and urban air mobility.
Because our work starts with ideas and culminates in actual delivery Cranfield offers something for industry partners and also people at all stages of their career.
We have more than 200 doctoral students and 400 MSc Aerospace students drawn from universities around the world. We are the UK’s top destination for aerospace engineering postgraduate students and the largest provider of accredited aerospace degree courses.
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About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting-edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules, and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to NDAA Section 848 (“PRT UAS”); (2) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (3) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Wheeler
President and CEO
+1-774-404-7685
[email protected]
Investor Information:
Tasso Baras
+1-778-477-6990
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Forward Looking Statements
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ISO is one of the most rigorous and well-regarded standards in the world. The implementation and application of ISO reinforces our company focus on creating products and services, measured against global benchmarks of industry excellence.
“Achieving the ISO 9001:2015 standard is required for any business that wishes to implement meaningful QMS policies, processes, and procedures necessary to provide products and services that meet high customer and regulatory standards” stated Paul Keen, Director of UK Operations for PRT. “With the UK organization now fully ISO accredited, we are moving towards the PRT USA operation becoming certified” concluded Keen.
“Passing an independent quality standards assessment by an internationally recognized organization, is testament to the high standards that the PRT team hold themselves to” stated Carl Cagliarini, Chief Strategy Officer of PRT. “This accreditation demonstrates to our clients and shareholders the importance we place on service and quality. In addition to this, we are pleased to announce an expansion to our team which comprises of eight new hires across the organization. To facilitate this expansion, we are also pleased to announce the formulation of Plymouth Rock Technologies UK Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of PRT”, concluded Cagliarini.
Through this formulation, PRT now has three facilities across the United Kingdom, comprising of Tetra Drone, a wholly owned subsidiary of PRT, in Lincolnshire, the new PRT UAS Flight Center in Norfolk, and our EMEA Corporate office, which will be managed by Bromesborrow Corporate Services UK, Herefordshire” stated Dana Wheeler, President & CEO of PRT.
About the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organisation with a membership of over 165 national standards bodies.
Through its members, it brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. Their Central Secretariat is in Geneva, Switzerland. International Standards give world-class specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency.
ISO has published more than 23000 International Standards and related documents, covering almost every industry, from technology, to food safety, to agriculture and healthcare.
About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting-edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to NDAA Section 848 (“PRT UAS”); (2) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (3) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
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Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, use of proceeds, corporate vision, proposed acquisitions, partnerships, joint-ventures and strategic alliances and co-operations, budgets, cost and plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Such forward looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These forward – looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws.
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“Drone swarms are, in every sense, transformational technology”, stated Carl Cagliarini, Chief Strategy Officer of PRT. “They can substitute humans in dangerous or hostile environments, from the front line of a warzone, through to the detection of commercial gases. In sufficient numbers, they can collect information from multiple locations and directions, integrating it to form insights not otherwise possible. That information can inform decision makers who cannot enter the environment nor capture information from multiple angles and perspectives.”
“We are delighted to be selected to undertake this task. Drone swarming capabilities have been used in theme park light shows, where the drone intelligence is limited to a simple LED light and a set manoeuvre. This effort differs greatly by the fact that this is a drone swarm collecting and compiling data through a series of sensors and utilizing AI to turn the data collected into actionable intelligence” stated Dana Wheeler, President & CEO of PRT.
About Survey – AR
We are highly innovative, experienced and technically competent team of environmental consultants, surveyors, scientists, sensor technologists, pilots, games engine developers and data experts. We are dedicated to finding solutions that increase understanding, awareness and insight. We are obsessed in extracting the greatest value from data and ensuring it is accessible and useable for operation and management across the asset lifecycle.
About Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
We are on a mission to bring engineering-driven answers to the most critical problems that threaten our safety. We work with government, law enforcement and military to innovate solutions for national security, defense and space systems.
The Company is developing the next generation of threat detection solutions and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
The PRT X1 is a purpose-built multirotor UAS, utilizing Artificial Intelligence, cutting-edge sensors and the latest FLIR dual-camera module as standard, offering thermal capabilities alongside 1080p HD real-time air-to-ground streaming and 4K video recording, with the ability to mount multiple, various sensors, modules and payloads.
Our advanced threat detection methods fuse artificial intelligence with augmented reality interfaces to eliminate human operating error. Plymouth Rock products, both airborne and land-based, will scan for threat items at greater ‘stand-off’ distances than current existing technologies. Our unique radar imaging and signal processing technology creates new opportunities for remotely operated, non-intrusive screening of crowds in real time.
Plymouth Rock’s core technologies include: (1) UAS platforms engineered to conform to H.R.4753 – Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act (“X1”) (“XV”); (2) Millimeter Remote Imaging from Airborne Drone (“MIRIAD”); (3) A compact microwave radar system for scanning shoe’s (“Shoe Scanner”); (4) A compact modular radar utilized for a variety of applications, from aircraft to weapon detection (“CODA”).
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dana Wheeler
President and CEO
+1-774-404-7685
Investor Information:
Tasso Baras
+1-778-477-6990
[email protected]
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial position, business strategy, use of proceeds, corporate vision, proposed acquisitions, partnerships, joint-ventures and strategic alliances and co-operations, budgets, cost and plans and objectives of or involving the Company. Such forward looking information reflects management’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “predicts”, “intends”, “targets”, “aims”, “anticipates” or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions “may”, “could”, “should”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. A number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the actual results or performance to materially differ from any future results or performance expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. These forward – looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities laws.
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