Robert Dahlstrom is founder and CEO of Apellix, a software-driven aerial robotics firm, that creates cutting-edge robotics platforms for precision portray, coating, cleansing, and testing, making hazardous jobs safer by eradicating the dangers of non-public hurt. Apellix’s know-how permits stress cleansing and particular coatings to be utilized to massive infrastructure property like freeway bridges, water towers, oil rigs, and battleships, saving tax {dollars} and personal expenditures whereas extending the lifetime of property.
Apellix additionally offers know-how for Non-Damaging Testing (NDT) at an unprecedented degree. Utilizing Apellix NDT aerial platforms, cruise ship homeowners, Navy battleship commanders, or state departments of transportation can acquire 1,000 readings on a floor the place, prior to now, solely 10 or 20 readings may very well be taken.
Robert has six absolutely granted U.S. patents and has acquired quite a few engineering, invention, and educating awards. He has additionally printed over 50 papers and articles, spoken at a number of conferences, occasions, and podcasts, and is an writer of a chapter on Robotic NDE Inspection in “The Handbook of NDE 4.0.” Robert is an FAA-certified drone Pilot, a enterprise mentor for “Startup Quest,” “Startup Weekend by Google for Entrepreneurs,” and a volunteer at startup accelerators.
On this episode of the Drone Radio Present, Robert talks about how Apellix’s revolutionary drones are making it safer and extra environment friendly to finish hazardous jobs, together with portray and coating, stress cleansing, and non-destructive testing.
Missed the final episode? Catch up right here: