EO/IR Camera System

Electro-optical and infrared camera system with AI-powered detection for day and night drone identification. Provides visual confirmation to eliminate false positives from other sensors and enables precision tracking for defeat systems.

Overview

The EO/IR Camera System combines a high-resolution 4K visible-light camera with a 640×480 uncooled thermal (LWIR) sensor on a stabilized gimbal platform. Deep learning algorithms continuously scan the camera feeds for small UAV signatures, achieving detection rates above 95% with extremely low false-alarm rates.

The system provides full 360° azimuth pan and -60° to +60° elevation tilt, giving complete hemispheric coverage. The stabilized platform maintains target lock even on moving vehicles or in windy conditions, making it suitable for both fixed-site and mobile deployment.

When cued by RF detection or radar, the EO/IR system autonomously slews to the target bearing, acquires the drone visually, and begins continuous tracking. The visual feed provides operators with positive identification — critical for rules-of-engagement decisions in civilian and military environments.

Key Advantage: Visual confirmation eliminates false positives — essential when deploying kinetic or electronic defeat measures in populated areas.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Visible Camera	4K UHD (3840×2160), 30× optical zoom
Thermal Sensor	640×480 LWIR, NETD < 40mK
Pan Range	360° continuous
Tilt Range	-60° to +60°
Detection Range (Quad)	1 – 5 km (size dependent)
Tracking Accuracy	< 0.5 mrad
AI Detection Rate	> 95%
Slew-to-Cue Time	< 3 seconds
Weight (PTZ unit)	15 – 45 kg (configuration dependent)
Operating Temp	-40°C to +60°C

Features

AI Deep Learning Detection

Trained on millions of drone images across varying conditions — daylight, dusk, overcast, fog, and complete darkness via thermal. The neural network runs on an embedded GPU for real-time processing with no external computer required.

Dual-Sensor Fusion

Visible and thermal feeds are fused with automatic sensor switching. The system uses visible-light for daytime classification and thermal for nighttime or adverse-weather detection. Picture-in-picture mode lets operators view both feeds simultaneously.

Automatic Tracking

Once a target is acquired, the system maintains a locked track using adaptive algorithms that handle rapid maneuvers, occlusion, and background clutter. Target handoff between the AI tracker and manual operator control is seamless.

Targeting Data Output

Precise azimuth, elevation, and range data are output in real time for cueing jammer antennas, laser weapons, or interceptor drones. The system provides fire-control-quality tracking data suitable for kinetic defeat.

Applications

Visual confirmation layer for integrated C-UAS systems
Night-time perimeter surveillance and intrusion detection
Targeting feed for laser weapons and directed-energy systems
Maritime vessel protection (anti-drone on ships and platforms)
Event security and stadium protection
Military forward observation and counter-reconnaissance

Configurations & Pricing

Model	Description	Price Range
Fixed Sensor	Static mount, wide-area scan, AI detection	$10,000 – $20,000
PTZ System	Pan-tilt-zoom, automatic tracking, dual sensor	$20,000 – $40,000
Multi-Sensor Suite	PTZ + laser rangefinder + cooled MWIR + AI	$30,000 – $60,000

All models include embedded AI processing, standard API, and mounting hardware. Custom integration with existing C2 systems available.

Limitations

Important: Detection range is significantly reduced in heavy fog, rain, or snow. Thermal sensors struggle with drones at very long range due to low thermal contrast. Very small FPV drones (<250g) can be difficult to detect beyond 1–2 km.

The system is not a primary detection sensor — it works best when cued by RF or radar systems that provide initial bearing. Standalone operation with full 360° AI scanning is possible but increases CPU load and may reduce detection range.

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