Controp Precision Technologies Ltd., specialising in electro-optics and IR defence and homeland
security solutions has unveiled its
cutting-edge systems designed for integration into a variety of counter-drone
systems.
With contemporary drones sometimes as small as the palm of one's hand, their detection, classification and
interception is a significant challenge for defence and homeland security (HLS)officials.
Once the drone has been detected, the challenge is to classify the threat with pinpoint accuracy, facilitating efficient activation of countermeasures, whether jamming,
interception or neutralisation.New counter-drone
capabilities have been implemented in a variety of Controp's systems, such as
the Speed-ER system, which provides for extremely long-range operations and the
SIGHT system for mobile vehicular use, while new software provides for drone
identification, classification and tracking.
Suitable for installation on stationary locations or
for mobile and deployed applications, the systems are slewed to the area in
which a drone has been detected and can track, automatically classify and identify the smallest of drones,at distances of up to several kilometres. Ideal for use in
urban environment as well as airports and other strategic facilities, the
multi-spectral systems incorporate day and thermal sensors, as well as
Shortwave Infra-Red (SWIR) sensors.
Contropisnow offering its new
software for drone classification, enabling automatic classification of drones
in the video image. The advanced image-processing algorithms were specifically developed to meet
challenging anti-drone scenarios, with an interface
that is compatible and easy to integrate into command and control systems, and can
be customised to meet the operator’s exact requirements.
Controp has also unveiled new STAMP payloads for future tactical mission requirements, including the T-Stamp-XD for laser-designation missions, and the Stamp-VMD for wide-area persistent surveillance. These lightweight, ruggedised gyro-stabilised miniature payloads have been operationally proven in the most challenging security and defence programmes worldwide.
A new product featured by Controp is the MD-STAMP; the newly-released laser-designator capability for small UAVs and drones, which is the latest product in the STAMP family of miniature payloads. Weighing less than 1kg, this compact laser-designation surveillance and targeting system closes the sensor-to-shooter cycle for tactical missions, while supporting ammunitions with laser humming seekers. The MD-Stamp has been designed for use on drones and on small Group 1 UAVs, and is a miniature version of the T-Stamp-XD, which is a 5.7kg laser-designator system for Group 2 UAVs. Both systems have a day channel as well as an IR camera with a continuous zoom lens for night missions. Using the integrated equipment and firepower, these systems enable tactical forces to close the fire loop.
Controp's Stamp-VMD is a wide-area persistent surveillance system that provides real-time monitoring of areas spanning up to 1km2, at high resolution. Designed for installation on Group 1 UAVs and drones, this compact payload weighs only 1.3kg and can fly under the cloud ceiling at 1,500 ft. Fitted with an advanced multi-megapixel day camera, it also features automatic movement detection and tracking capabilities, enabling simultaneous monitoring of multiple targets. Equipped with a new, unique integrated sensor data processer, the Stamp-VMD performs onboard image processing, with the onboard detection algorithms enabling use of a standard datalink and minimal bandwidth to send optimized images to the ground station.
Whilst both the T-Stamp-XD and the Stamp-VMD may be used as standalone solutions, when combined they offer a comprehensive, integrated solution for laser-guided munitions, facilitating better decision making, more efficient battle management and accurate assessment of mission success.
Controp specialises in the development and production of electro-optical and precision motion control systems for surveillance, defence and homeland security. Controp’s main product lines include: high-performance stabilised observation payloads used for day/night surveillance onboard UAS, small UAS and aerostats/balloons, helicopters, light aircraft (A/C), maritime patrol boats, remote weapon stations and ground vehicles; automatic intruder-detection systems for coastal and border surveillance, port/harbour security, the security of sensitive sites, ground-troop security and anti-drone applications; thermal imaging cameras with high-performance continuous zoom lens and state-of-the-art image enhancement features, and more.