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Versatile Unmanned Airships

The Avalon EOS is Built to Handle a Myriad of Different Applications

— August 28, 2018 — Autos
Airships have laid dormant for decades but the Avalon EOS is hoping to revive the forgotten airship design with a new focus on autonomy and versatility. Developed by Avalon-Airships, this vehicle was built from the ground up to fit a wide variety of needs ranging from commercial applications to policing and surveillance practices. To accomplish these needs, the Avalon EOS is fully unmanned and utilizes a fully electric drivetrain and streamlined hybrid designs to operate silently for greater periods of time.

The airship also features the distinct ability to only land on water, which allows the Avalon EOS to operate in more areas and land safely without disturbing people on the ground. To ensure safe water landings, the airship utilizes a specialty water ballast system that rapidly sucks up water upon landing to prevent accidental take-off and reliable operation.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Airships - The advancement of autonomous technology in airships opens up opportunities for various industries such as logistics and surveillance.
2. Electric Aviation - The development of fully electric drivetrains in airships paves the way for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry, reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution.
3. Water Landing Capabilities - Airships with the ability to land on water present potential disruptive innovation opportunities for industries such as search and rescue and underwater exploration.
Industry Implications
1. Logistics - Autonomous airships can revolutionize the logistics industry by providing efficient and sustainable transportation options.
2. Surveillance and Policing - The versatility and autonomous features of airships make them valuable for surveillance and policing operations, improving public safety.
3. Aerospace - The development of electric aviation and water landing capabilities in airships can bring about disruptive changes in the aerospace industry, promoting eco-friendly and versatile aircraft designs.
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