- Teledyne FLIR OEM's Prism software selected by Dragoon for Project Artemis unmanned systems prototypes.
- Prism software provides AI-based target recognition and autonomous flight controls.
- Project Artemis aims to develop adaptable, long-range unmanned aerial systems for contested environments.
Teledyne Technologies' (TDY, Financial) FLIR OEM division has been chosen by Dragoon to supply its Prism™ Supervisor and Prism SKR software for use in Dragoon's long-range unmanned platform prototypes under Project Artemis. This initiative, led by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), seeks to validate and deploy unmanned systems capable of operating in challenging electromagnetic conditions.
Dragoon's integration of Teledyne FLIR's software equips its Cinder unmanned aircraft with advanced capabilities such as AI-driven object detection, tracking, and real-time autonomous flight controls. These features are pivotal in enhancing mission planning and execution in complex environments. Dragoon's co-founder, Jason Douglas, emphasized the synergy between their platform and the Prism software, highlighting its potential to streamline operations and reduce manual intervention.
Prism SKR excels in automatic target recognition (ATR), providing a versatile solution compatible with the FLIR Boson® thermal camera module. It is optimized to operate on low-power embedded processors, utilizing both infrared and visible camera data to deliver accurate, real-time target information. Prism Supervisor, on the other hand, enhances mission oversight through its seamless integration with Dragoon's autopilot system, enabling robust real-time decision-making.
This collaboration underscores the mission-critical capabilities Teledyne FLIR OEM brings to national defense projects. The software's deployment on the Dragoon UAS platform is designed to ensure reliable performance within demanding battlefield scenarios, as noted by Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management at Teledyne FLIR OEM.
Under the U.S. Government-sponsored project, Dragoon is one of four organizations tasked with demonstrating the viability of cost-effective, adaptable long-range UAS platforms within Project Artemis.
