At the Brave1 Components exhibition, companies The Fourth Law and Odd Systems, led by Yaroslav Azhnyuk, presented a cutting-edge camera designed for drone interceptors that autonomously directs UAVs towards aerial targets.
The Fourth Law specializes in software and automatic targeting modules, while Odd Systems focuses on developing the "Kurbas" series of cameras for UAVs. Their primary goal is to create a "smart" system that can detect targets and guide interceptors more effectively than a human operator, who might err due to inexperience.
Currently, the camera features a reliable detection function that assists operators in spotting enemy drones in the sky promptly. The system autonomously identifies drones in thermal imagery by analyzing object movement, thermal signatures, and other parameters using AI.
Work on the automatic targeting system continues.
"The challenge in developing the targeting module specifically against the 'Shaheds' lies in the speed of the targets and the rapid pace of the interceptor drones. Therefore, more accurate algorithms for controlling the aircraft are essential for successful targeting," said a company representative in an interview with "Defender".
The camera operates at altitudes of up to 5000 m, with a target detection range of up to 1000 m (depending on weather conditions). The claimed detection accuracy is 80%.
Odd Systems' "Kurbas-640" cameras are installed on several Ukrainian interceptor drone models, including the STING UAV from the "Wild Hornets", which recently began eliminating reactive "Shaheds".
The price of the camera with the targeting module is approximately $800, while the module alone costs $300.
The overarching goal of the developers is to achieve full autonomy for drones on the front lines, targeting both aerial and ground threats.