Teledyne FLIR OEM says Dragoon is using the Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, real-time autonomy flight control, and mission planning capabilities within its long-range unmanned platform prototypes under Project Artemis, a Defense Innovation Unit initiative.
Project Artemis is a program designed to evaluate and deploy long-range loitering munitions capable of operating in highly contested electromagnetic environments and in large numbers. Dragoon is one of four organizations within Project Artemis tasked to demonstrate low-cost, adaptable, long-range, unmanned aerial systems platforms with the potential to maximize operational flexibility.
“The integration of Dragoon’s Cinder unmanned aircraft, our low-cost, long-range platform, and Teledyne FLIR’s OEM Prism software unlocks new, highly autonomous mission capabilities in complex environments,” said Dragoon Technology Co-founder Jason Douglas.”By combining our platform and payload with Teledyne FLIR’s autonomy, we offer an ideal solution for the DIU Artemis project.”
Prism SKR is a best-in-class automatic target recognition software providing a drop-in solution for the FLIR Boson thermal camera module that optimally addresses the seeker requirements for the Dragoon UAS platform. It operates efficiently at the edge on low-power embedded processors and is compatible with both infrared and visible camera data.
Prism SKR provides real-time target position, identification, direction of motion, and aim-point localization, guiding the platform’s autonomous flight system for various operations.
In combination, Prism Supervisor further improves mission readiness by providing end-to-end autonomy and mission oversight. It integrates with Dragoon’s onboard autopilot system to support real time decision-making capabilities and an intuitive mission-planning interface.
The advanced autonomy in Prism Supervisor closes the loop between the on-board navigation subsystem and real-time AI-based observations to enhance UAS operational capabilities while reducing operator intervention and workload.
“Dragoon selecting Prism software for its Project Artemis work underscores our ability to deliver mission-critical capabilities for national defence,” said Teledyne FLIR OEM’s Jared Faraudo. “Prism SKR and Supervisor are purpose-built to enable Dragoon’s unmanned systems to perform in demanding battlefield environments, ensuring reliable performance when it matters most.”
