Sodyo Introduces RangeMark for Automatic Target Recognition in Drones Without GPS
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Sodyo Ltd. has unveiled its RangeMark technology, enabling autonomous drones to identify objects from up to 0.6 miles away using only a standard camera. This innovation eliminates the reliance on GPS and external networks, providing deterministic confirmation of marked objects through machine-readable visual codes.
The significance of RangeMark lies in its ability to enhance the accuracy of drone operations across various sectors, including defense, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, and industrial automation. Unlike traditional AI vision systems that infer object identity, RangeMark offers a reliable method for confirming the identity of objects, even in complex environments where GPS signals may be unavailable.
Looking ahead, Sodyo plans to license RangeMark to drone manufacturers and system integrators, aiming for integration into existing and future autonomous platforms. The technology will be showcased at the Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2026, marking its commercial debut and the company's pursuit of partnerships in both defense and commercial drone markets. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Patented machine vision brings automatic target recognition to drones without GPS
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