Detection and avoidance (DAA) technology is essential for advanced drone operations and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). A project is currently demonstrating the use of computer vision DAA technology to detect other drones and aircraft in safe airspace.
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Cambridge Pixel VSD Used in Police Assistance Project Testing Vision-Based Detection and Avoidance for BVLOS Manipulation and Airborne Object Classification
DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
Sensor processing and display solution developer Cambridge Pixel had participated in a consortium with Vizgard and Gibson Robotics We plan to combine the capabilities of each company for a final project demonstration at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh earlier this month. The project was funded by the DASA Security Rapid Impact Open Call and UK with the support of two police departments to explore the use of his vision-based 360° detection and avoidance capabilities in BVLOS drone operations. I started doing it. The project utilized Vizgard’s onboard edge computer and upgraded FortifAI computer vision servers to process six of his 4K video streams simultaneously. We used an encrypted cellular connection to stream classifications of other drones and aerial objects, including their actual bearings, in near real-time.
One of the main focuses of this project is showcasing how an on-board PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) camera system can autonomously monitor local airspace and maintain visual tracking for police drones. was to docambridge pixel VSD display software A local ADS-B receiver was used to display the position of the transmitting aircraft in a bird’s-eye view. Advanced security surveillance with VSD camera tracking and control would be an ideal solution for integration with Vizgard’s FortifAI, which employs multiple deep neural networks to track drones and monitor non-transmitting airborne objects. I was.
Cambridge Pixel recently upgraded their VSD to support additional radar, device and video tracking. Visgard’s technology also enables automated long-range 360-degree visual sensing along the ‘Skyway’ drone flight corridor linking Reading, Coventry and Cambridge.
“Having previously worked with Cambridge Pixel on various C2 projects, we already knew we could expect exceptional expert support on this project,” said Alex Kehoe, CEO of Vizgard. I’m here. “The integration of VSD and FortifAI expands our capabilities to serve customers who want to leverage our AI for time-critical insights, along with a library of supported sensor technologies. This development not only expands our service offerings, but also potential partnerships with other sensor providers, whether for C-UAS or more general security applications. It also creates exciting prospects for
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Ian attended Dominican University in California and graduated with a BA in English in 2019. With her lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and keen interest in technology, she now contributes to her DroneLife as a staff writer.
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