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Pitch Aeronautics
Pitch Aeronautics provides an integrated utility weather intelligence platform combining the Astria drone (designed for stable touch-based infrastructure tasks), the WireWarrior line-mounted sensor (installed on energized power lines by the drone), and the WireWeather AI analytics platform (processing sensor data for dynamic line ratings, wildfire risk, and grid reliability). By March 2026 the company had secured over $5M in government R&D and commercial contracts and completed field operations across six states, including a DOE-funded Idaho Power dynamic line rating project. The company received Techstars backing and a DOE grant, plus an IGEM-Commerce grant from Boise State University.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Astria
- Stable touch-based operation on energized utility infrastructure; installs WireWarrior sensors directly on power lines
vendor-stated operational capability for infrastructure contact tasks on utility lines
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Deployment log
Announced and cited only
Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Venture
Techstars, US Department of Energy
Round sourceForm D
Investors undisclosed
Round sourceForm D
Investors undisclosed
Round sourceGrant
Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission, Boise State University
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