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Port of Galveston Collaborates on Drone Project
The Port of Galveston is collaborating with TelaForce on a drone detection pilot project. This project is a full implementation proof-of-concept demonstrating the system’s capability to accurately detect, identify, track and protect against unauthorized drones (or UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems) operating near critical maritime infrastructure. Click here for details. Both the port and TelaForce are AAPA members.
As one of the top 50 ports in the nation and one of the busiest in Texas, the Port of Galveston moved 4.2 million tons of cargo and more than 1.7 million cruise passengers in 2016. In addition to the cruise passengers, the Port’s cargo operations are a diversified mix, to include roll-on roll-off, dry bulk, export grain, refrigerated fruit, general and project cargo. The port is also home to multiple ship and rig repair facilities, and liquid bulk operations.
The Port of Galveston is collaborating with TelaForce on a drone detection pilot project. This project is a full implementation proof-of-concept demonstrating the system’s capability to accurately detect, identify, track and protect against unauthorized drones (or UAS - Unmanned Aircraft Systems) operating near critical maritime infrastructure. Click here for details. Both the port and TelaForce are AAPA members.
As one of the top 50 ports in the nation and one of the busiest in Texas, the Port of Galveston moved 4.2 million tons of cargo and more than 1.7 million cruise passengers in 2016. In addition to the cruise passengers, the Port’s cargo operations are a diversified mix, to include roll-on roll-off, dry bulk, export grain, refrigerated fruit, general and project cargo. The port is also home to multiple ship and rig repair facilities, and liquid bulk operations.
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