At the Brave1 Components exhibition, Yaroslav Azhnyuk's companies The Fourth Law and Odd Systems showcased an innovative camera for intercepting drones that can autonomously guide the UAV to aerial targets.
The Fourth Law focuses on software and automatic targeting modules, while Odd Systems specializes in producing cameras for UAVs in the "Kurbas" series. The aim of both companies is to create a "smart" system that can detect targets and direct intercepting drones more effectively than a human operator, who may make mistakes or lack the necessary experience.
Currently, the camera reliably operates a detection function that assists the operator in spotting enemy drones in the sky on time. The system autonomously identifies a drone in the thermal image by analyzing the object's movement, thermal signature, and other parameters through AI technology.
Work on the automatic targeting system for interceptors is ongoing.
"The complexity of developing a targeting module specifically against the "Shaheds" lies in the fact that they are fast-moving targets, and the interceptor drone also needs to be swift. Thus, more precise algorithms for controlling the aircraft are necessary for successful targeting," stated a company representative in an interview with "Defender".
The operational altitude of the camera with the module is up to 5000 m, with a target detection range of up to 1000 m (depending on weather conditions). The declared detection accuracy is 80%.
Odd Systems cameras "Kurbas-640" are installed on several Ukrainian models of intercepting drones. One of them is the STING UAV from "Wild Hornets", which has recently begun to destroy reactive "Shaheds".
The cost of the camera with the targeting module is approximately $800, while the module alone costs $300.
The ultimate goal of the developers is to achieve full autonomy for drones on the front lines, both against aerial and ground targets.