Foresight Signs MOU for Autonomous Industrial Drone Project
Posted: 2025-4-15
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Globe News Wire
Ness Ziona, Israel, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) ("Foresight" or the "Company"), an innovator in three-dimensional ("3D") perception systems, announced the signing of non-binding memorandum of understanding (the "MOU") with a prominent Indian drone manufacturer to establish a framework for collaboration as part of the India-Israel Industrial research & development (R&D) and Technological Innovation Fund ("I4F") program. This project follows Foresight’s signing of a commercial agreement with the same Indian drone manufacturer, as previously reported by the Company on January 14, 2025.
The joint project aims to develop rugged, autonomous industrial inspection drones equipped with visible-light and thermal sensors. According to a February 2023 market report by Markets and Markets, the global drone inspection and monitoring market, encompassing key industries such as oil and gas, mining, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing, was valued at approximately $10.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $21.3 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% during this period. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of drones for their cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and safety benefits in hazardous environments. Based on projections made by the Indian drone manufacturer, revenues generated from the commercialization of the jointly developed technology may reach up to $32 million by 2031. To support development, the parties have applied for $5 million in funding from I4F.
Designed for reliable operation in GPS-denied environments, these autonomous drones will utilize advanced artificial intelligence-based algorithms for autonomous navigation, obstacle detection, and path planning. This enables them to efficiently navigate complex, cluttered spaces and function in harsh conditions.
Ideal for applications in oil & gas, power generation, mining, chemical processing, and critical infrastructure, the drones can operate in extreme conditions—including high temperatures, dust, smoke, and low visibility. By significantly reducing human exposure to dangerous conditions, accelerating inspection processes, and enabling predictive maintenance, the jointly developed system will help improve operational performance in challenging scenarios, increase efficiency, and lower costs. Unlike existing semi-autonomous solutions, this next-generation platform will feature fully integrated inertial navigation, real-time 3D mapping, and intelligent path planning—ensuring reliable performance in the most challenging environments.
About India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F)
The India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) is a $40 million initiative jointly established by India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Israel Innovation Authority. The fund supports collaborative R&D projects between companies from both countries, aiming to co-develop and commercialize innovative technologies in key sectors such as healthcare, energy, agriculture, water, and information and communication technology.
About Foresight
Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing advanced three-dimensional (3D) perception and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s controlled subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both "in-line-of-sight" vision systems and "beyond-line-of-sight" accident-prevention solutions.
Foresight’s 3D perception systems include modules of automatic calibration and dense 3D point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous driving, agriculture, heavy industrial equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Eye-Net Mobile develops next-generation vehicle-to-everything (V2X) collision prevention solutions and smart automotive systems to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment. By leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology, advanced analytics, and existing cellular networks, Eye-Net’s innovative solution suite delivers real-time pre-collision alerts to all road users using smartphones and other smart devices within vehicles.
For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on "X" (formerly Twitter), or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn.
The joint project aims to develop rugged, autonomous industrial inspection drones equipped with visible-light and thermal sensors. According to a February 2023 market report by Markets and Markets, the global drone inspection and monitoring market, encompassing key industries such as oil and gas, mining, critical infrastructure, and manufacturing, was valued at approximately $10.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $21.3 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1% during this period. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of drones for their cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and safety benefits in hazardous environments. Based on projections made by the Indian drone manufacturer, revenues generated from the commercialization of the jointly developed technology may reach up to $32 million by 2031. To support development, the parties have applied for $5 million in funding from I4F.
Designed for reliable operation in GPS-denied environments, these autonomous drones will utilize advanced artificial intelligence-based algorithms for autonomous navigation, obstacle detection, and path planning. This enables them to efficiently navigate complex, cluttered spaces and function in harsh conditions.
Ideal for applications in oil & gas, power generation, mining, chemical processing, and critical infrastructure, the drones can operate in extreme conditions—including high temperatures, dust, smoke, and low visibility. By significantly reducing human exposure to dangerous conditions, accelerating inspection processes, and enabling predictive maintenance, the jointly developed system will help improve operational performance in challenging scenarios, increase efficiency, and lower costs. Unlike existing semi-autonomous solutions, this next-generation platform will feature fully integrated inertial navigation, real-time 3D mapping, and intelligent path planning—ensuring reliable performance in the most challenging environments.
About India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F)
The India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) is a $40 million initiative jointly established by India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Israel Innovation Authority. The fund supports collaborative R&D projects between companies from both countries, aiming to co-develop and commercialize innovative technologies in key sectors such as healthcare, energy, agriculture, water, and information and communication technology.
About Foresight
Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing advanced three-dimensional (3D) perception and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s controlled subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both "in-line-of-sight" vision systems and "beyond-line-of-sight" accident-prevention solutions.
Foresight’s 3D perception systems include modules of automatic calibration and dense 3D point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous driving, agriculture, heavy industrial equipment and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Eye-Net Mobile develops next-generation vehicle-to-everything (V2X) collision prevention solutions and smart automotive systems to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment. By leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology, advanced analytics, and existing cellular networks, Eye-Net’s innovative solution suite delivers real-time pre-collision alerts to all road users using smartphones and other smart devices within vehicles.
For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on "X" (formerly Twitter), or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn.
