ResilienX and WXYZ, Detroit’s ABC-affiliated local television station, have announced a pilot project to evaluate the ORION-X platform for broadcast media applications in metro Detroit. The collaboration, supported by Michigan Central’s Advanced Aerial Innovation Region (AAIR), will explore operational, editorial and community value by enabling WXYZ to request missions that produce live and recorded aerial video will be integrated into newsroom workflows, according to a press release.
ORION-X is an on-demand aerial intelligence service that enables drones to be delivered as a reliable, scalable regional service. Developed by ResilienX, ORION-X provides aerial data to cities, regions, and enterprise partners without requiring them to purchase aircraft, train pilots, or manage complex flight operations, according to the company. Through a unified network and AI-enabled mission automation, approved users can request missions in minutes and receive high-value imagery and data products, including video, photos, thermal, and LiDAR. ORION-X supports use cases such as public safety operations, infrastructure inspection, planned event coverage, and broadcast media capture, and integrates directly into existing workflows.
The pilot will prioritize routine “bump shot” footage such as sunrise capture, coverage of planned community events like parades and festivals and limited breaking-news coverage where feasible and safe.
“This collaboration lets us test a newsroom-ready service model with a focus on safety, compliance, and repeatable operations,” said Andrew Carter, CEO, ResilienX. “With ORION-X, stations receive timely aerial perspectives inside the tools they already use, while our team manages planning, regulatory alignment, and flight operations.”
ResilienX will provide technology, operations, and compliance support, and will manage flight operations in accordance with applicable laws and privacy standards. WXYZ will submit editorial requests, integrate footage at its discretion and provide feedback on quality, utility and workflow fit.
Initial operations are expected to begin in early 2026 following site selection and operational planning within Detroit’s innovation district.
For more information
https://www.resilienx.com/news/wxyz-tv-detroit-to-pilot-orion-x-for-broadcast-newsgathering-with-resilienx
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