Dragoon Technology has announced its decision to integrate Teledyne FLIR OEM’s advanced software solutions, Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR, into its prototypes of long-range unmanned aerial platforms. This strategic move aims to enhance the capabilities of its Cinder unmanned aircraft, marking a significant advancement in the realms of object detection, tracking, and autonomous flight control.
The Prism SKR software is designed for automatic target recognition, providing drones with critical navigational and targeting features while operating efficiently on low-power embedded processors. It delivers real-time insights regarding target locations, their movement trajectories, and aiming points, thus boosting operational effectiveness in various mission scenarios.
In addition, the Prism Supervisor software facilitates deeper integration with the onboard systems of drones, utilizing autopilot and sensor technologies to enable autonomous operations. By allowing real-time processing of AI-generated visual data on the aircraft itself, it minimizes the need for human intervention. Furthermore, it provides essential functionalities for mission planning, real-time visualization, and execution management. The capabilities of this autonomous software extend to supporting synchronized operations of multiple drones, enabling a higher level of tactical coordination during missions.
This collaboration is a significant component of Project Artemis, an initiative under the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) aimed at evaluating the potential of long-range loitering munitions that can function amid contested electromagnetic environments. Back in March, the DIU selected Dragoon along with four other firms from the US and Ukraine to showcase adaptable designs for low-cost, long-range unmanned aerial systems.
The systems that will emerge from Project Artemis are designed to be ground-launched, one-way unmanned platforms capable of operating within a range of 50 to 300 kilometers (31 to 186 miles). They are engineered for rapid deployment, low-altitude flying, and compatibility with various payloads, ensuring operations can persist even in low-bandwidth and GPS-denied conditions.
By combining Dragoon’s innovative platform technology with Teledyne FLIR’s sophisticated software solutions, the partnership aims to unlock highly autonomous mission capabilities, particularly suited for complex operational environments. This synergy not only enhances individual platform performance but also could redefine future operational strategies in unmanned missions.
