"Making Systems Smarter"
Israeli defense-tech firm whose MeduzaX counter-drone optical radar was integrated into High Lander's Vega BVLOS detect-and-avoid trial.
ThirdEye Systems Ltd. is an Israeli research-and-development company headquartered in Netanya that builds thermal- and visible-spectrum object-recognition algorithms and electro-optical payloads, primarily for defense, security and autonomous-platform customers. The company was co-founded by CEO Lior Segal, CTO Yoel Motola and COO Gil Barak, and became a publicly traded company on the Israeli stock market in 2021. Its stated mission is to keep the human as decision maker, not observer, by giving robotic and surveillance platforms the perception software needed to detect and classify objects automatically, rather than relying solely on a human operator watching a video feed.
The company's core technology is deep-neural-network-based detection and classification within the thermal spectrum, marketed under the Argus Shield algorithm brand, which can be embedded on existing electro-optical payloads. Its product range includes MeduzaX, a counter-UAV (counter-drone) system that fuses thermal and visible-light imaging to detect small drones; Chimera UL, a lightweight day/night gimbal combining thermal and HD visible cameras that is compatible with DJI drone platforms; vEYE, a fused visible/thermal imaging payload built for vehicle and compound investigation; and fEYE, a perception system aimed at SAE Level 1-4 autonomous-vehicle applications. According to industry reporting, ThirdEye's MeduzaX optical-radar detection technology has been integrated into High Lander's Vega beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) detect-and-avoid trial, extending the company's counter-drone and airspace-safety technology into commercial drone operations.
ThirdEye's systems are used by the Israeli Defense Forces and, according to the company, by other leading defense contractors, across applications including counter-terrorism, border control, maritime protection, critical-infrastructure security, search-and-rescue and airport security. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. It is headquartered at 14 Beni Gaon St., Netanya, Israel, and can be reached at +972-54-7403352 or [email protected].
No public information was found confirming ThirdEye Systems' exact founding year as distinct from its 2021 public listing, total employee headcount, or specific unit pricing for its products; these would require direct confirmation from the company. The company maintains official accounts on LinkedIn, X (Twitter, @3rdeyesys) and YouTube to publicize its product demonstrations and defense-industry partnerships.
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Israeli UTM developer High Lander has partnered with Thirdeye Systems to integrate the MeduzaX optical radar into its Vega platform. Announced on July 13, 2026, this initiative aims to facilitate routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations through a multi-aircraft trial that enhances ground-based detect and avoid capabilities. This collaboration is significant as it addresses the challenges of BVLOS flight approvals, which have been hindered by the reliance on visual flight rules. The trial will assess Thirdeye's autonomous optical system as a potential alternative to human observers, aiming to improve airspace safety and traffic management for uncrewed aircraft. Looking ahead, High Lander and Thirdeye plan to continue evaluating the system under various conditions to establish a robust framework for integrating ground-based optical radar into routine drone operations. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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