Botlink

Botlink is a drone software and hardware development company based in Fargo, North Dakota. It specializes in creating intuitive and innovative solutions that empower various industries, including aggregate, agriculture, construction, and energy, to harness the power of drones and data analysis. Botlink's flagship offerings include the Botlink Capture app, Insights Mapping software, and the XRD2 cellular drone connectivity hardware.

The Botlink Capture app is a flight management and mission planning tool that enables automated takeoff, landing, flight, and data capture for drones. It provides adjustable survey templates, the ability to save flight plans and drone profiles, and seamless integration with DJI and MAVLink drones. Additionally, the app includes in-app FAA LAANC authorization for enhanced safety and situational awareness in controlled airspaces.

Botlink's Insights Mapping software is designed for aggregate producers, allowing them to measure and manage inventory, production, and other essential aspects of their operations. By capturing aerial imagery and data, the software generates high-definition orthomosaic images, terrain models, vegetation indices, 3D models, and volumetric measurements. It streamlines workflows, enabling robust inventory management, project tracking, and integration with industry-standard software.

The XRD2 is Botlink's innovative cellular drone connectivity hardware that enables beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations via 4G LTE and 3G backup connectivity. This secure and reliable solution features a socketed cellular modem, allowing for compatibility with different carriers worldwide. The XRD2 is designed for maximum communication security, ease of integration, and seamless operation, making it a trusted choice for BVLOS drone operations across various industries.

Key customers and partnerships

In August 2023, Botlink announced its collaboration with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, providing the XRD2 as the cellular component for FAA-sanctioned BVLOS operations within the Choctaw Nation Reservation. This partnership showcased the XRD2's reliability and ease of use, enabling the Choctaw Nation to conduct testing and demonstrations in southeast Oklahoma.

Additionally, Botlink joined forces with Teal, a global connectivity platform and pioneering force in eSIM technology, in August 2023. This strategic partnership leveraged Teal's eSIM technology to enhance the XRD2's capabilities, providing reliable and efficient connectivity for drone operators worldwide. The collaboration aimed to address connectivity challenges and enable mission-critical BVLOS drone operations across multiple industries.