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October 31, 2026
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Percepto launches Axion, AI that reads inspection data from any drone
Percepto, the drone-in-a-box maker, is selling its inspection AI as software that works with other companies' drones and sensors.
- Percepto launched Axion on October 27, 2026, a software service that analyzes inspection data from drones and sensors made by other companies.
- Axion uses more than 160 AI models trained on more than 100,000 hours of autonomous inspection data.
- Julien Bellanger is now CEO, and Percepto calls the move a shift to a software-first strategy.
- Percepto still sells its Ranger drones and Harbor stations, and is moving engineering and manufacturing to the United States.
Why it matters: Percepto, a maker of self-flying inspection drones, launched Axion, a subscription software platform that analyzes inspection data from other companies' drones and sensors. It uses more than 160 AI models trained on over 100,000 hours of inspection data. Percepto says power, oil and gas operators can start with data they already have. The company has not published pricing or a list of supported drones.
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