AEye and AB Swiftstrike AI Collaborate on Long-Range Lidar for Drone Detection
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AEye and AB Swiftstrike AI are partnering to integrate AEye's STRATOS lidar into Swiftstrike's autonomous counter-drone systems. This collaboration aims to enhance the detection of small aerial threats that operate without conventional radio signals, extending the detection range to nearly one mile.
The integration of STRATOS, which boasts more than double the resolution of AEye's Apollo lidar, is significant for identifying small drones. Higher resolution allows for better differentiation between actual aerial targets and surrounding objects, providing precise information on their position and movement.
As drone technology evolves, electronic detection becomes increasingly challenging. The STRATOS sensor's ability to actively measure objects using laser pulses offers a viable solution, even when drones do not emit electronic signatures. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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New 3D lidar sensor detects radio-silent drone threats from nearly one mile away
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