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Electro-Optical Surveillance and Video Processing for Unmanned Systems & Counter-Drone Applications United Kingdom
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Chess Dynamics

Electro-Optical Surveillance and Video Processing for Unmanned Systems & Counter-Drone Applications

Chess Dynamics is a leading developer of innovative electro-optical surveillance and video tracking for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), unmanned systems and counter-drone applications.

Our rugged products are ideal for providing enhanced situational awareness and complete protection of critical assets even under the harshest of operating conditions, and have been selected by defence leaders and prime contractors from around the world.

electro-optical surveillance systems

Sea Eagle EOSS on a 6m RIB Boat

Hawkeye Land Systems

Multi-sensor systems for ISR & counter-UAS

Our multi-sensor surveillance systems for land-based operations are designed to provide unmatched ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) capabilities in the world’s most hostile environments. The modular and scalable solutions provide 24/7 threat detection, identification and tracking under all weather conditions, and include fixed-site and vehicle-mounted systems, as well as specialised air defense and counter-UAS platforms.

Electro-optical surveillance system for fixed sitesHawkeye Fixed Surveillance
Electro-optical surveillance system for fixed sites

electro-optical surveillance solution for unmanned vehiclesHawkeye Vehicle Surveillance
Mobile vehicle-mounted electro-optical surveillance solution

Hawkeye Electro-optical air defence systemHawkeye Air Defence
Electro-optical air defence system with optional radar

counter-drone solutionCounter-UAS System
Multi-layered counter-drone solution with tracking, classification & neutralization capabilities

Vision4ce Systems

Rugged computing & image processing for UAVs, UGVs & robotics

Vision4ceThe Vision4ce line of image and video processing units for UAVs and robotics provides advanced detection, tracking and targeting capabilities under a wide range of highly challenging conditions.

The rugged computing products are highly customisable, allowing you to tailor a solution to meet any unmanned systems requirements.

Rugged Computing SolutionsGRIP Rugged Computing Solutions
High-performance hardware for video processing

Rugged UAV video processing unitVideo Processing Unit
Rugged UAV video processing and routing of multiple video sources

Rugged Video RecordersRugged Video Recorders
4-channel rugged DVRs with real-time H.264 compression

Video Tracking SolutionsVideo Tracking Solutions
Embedded hardware and software video tracking

Video Management Software for UAVsVideo Management Software for UAVs
Video management and image processing software suite

SeaEagle Maritime Systems

Surveillance and Fire Control

Our rugged maritime solutions include automated electro-optic surveillance systems for threat detection and search and rescue. Chess Dynamics also offers fire control systems, which can be fitted to any naval gun currently in service. Our SeaEagle FCEO system has been selected by the UK Royal Navy for use on Type 23 frigates and River-class Batch 2 offshore patrol vessels.

Electro-optical maritime surveillance systemSeaEagle EOSS
Electro-optical maritime surveillance system

Precision electro-optical fire control for naval gunsSeaEagle FCEO-A
Precision electro-optical fire control for naval guns

Next-gen full-digital fire control systemSeaEagle FCEO-D
Next-generation full-digital fire control system

SeaEagle FCROSeaEagle FCRO
Advanced radar & electro-optical naval fire control system

Custom Design & Manufacturing

Bespoke surveillance, tracking, and fire control solutions

custom surveillance solutionsWe design and manufacture customized surveillance, tracking, and fire control solutions designed to solve the unique challenges of military prime contractors, customers and partners.

With nearly three decades of experience, we work closely with clients to deliver innovative bespoke systems with rapid turnaround times.

Customer Support Service

custom solutions

In addition to our off-the-shelf and custom products, we provide a comprehensive suite of services to add value for our clients, including:

  • Post-delivery services such as global installation and commissioning
  • Through-life product support
  • Maintenance support
  • System training

Find out more: Customer Support Service

Articles

Latest
A Step Change in Capability: AI in Security Tracking

Chess Dynamics' Group Managing Director discusses how to ensure AI tools deliver a step change in capability whilst providing real time controls to prevent unintended consequences

Apr 22, 2025
Navigating the Waves: The Crucial Role of Fire Control at Sea 

Mark Byfield emphasizes the importance of electro-optical fire control systems, like Chess Dynamics’ SeaEagle FCEO, as naval operations demand precision and stealth in challenging environments

Mar 26, 2025
Guardians of the Sky: Revolutionising Ground Based Air Defense

Richard Varley emphasizes the importance of Ground Based Air Defense systems, like Chess Dynamics’ Hawkeye, as aerial threats become increasingly sophisticated and diverse

Mar 03, 2025
Chess Dynamics Unveils Fire Control System for Precision Naval Targeting

Chess Dynamics introduces the SeaEagle FCRO, a compact, next-gen fire control system combining advanced radar and electro-optical sensors for precise naval gun targeting across air, surface, and shore threats

Nov 06, 2024
Defense Prime to Receive Ground-Based Sensor Systems

Chess Dynamics, known for its multi-axis servo positioners and directors, will provide a European defense prime with ground-based sensor systems for a target tracking application

Oct 09, 2024
Tridon Mk2 Integrates Chess Dynamics Air Defense System Technology

Chess Dynamics’ expertise in surveillance, fire control and precision positioning has been instrumental in accurately delivering live target coordinates to the Tridon Mk2 for ground-based air defence

Jul 25, 2024
Compact Image Processor Released for Enhanced Tracking & Target Detection

Purpose-built for size and weight-constrained applications, Chess Dynamics’ Vision4ce Mini CHARM image processor is designed for integration into lightweight camera systems, providing advanced image processing capabilities for drones, robotics and unmanned systems

Apr 24, 2024
Bespoke Radar Turntables Ordered from Chess Dynamics

Chess Dynamics will provide bespoke radar turntables, custom-designed to rotate and stabilise high-power small and large radars, following an order from a global defence company

Mar 18, 2024
Hawkeye MMP Demonstrates Electromagnetic Compatibility

Part of a Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) project, Chess Dynamics' MMP vehicle surveillance system meets the needs of the modern battlefield, surviving, communicating and operating in tough electromagnetic conditions

Jan 23, 2024
Surveillance, Video Processing & Fire Control Solutions for Unmanned Systems & Counter-UAS

Chess Dynamics’ rugged products are ideal for providing enhanced situational awareness and complete protection of critical assets even under the harshest of operating conditions

Nov 24, 2023
Advanced Tracking Capability for Surveillance Operators Introduced at DSEI

With low cognitive burden on the operator, Deep Embedded Feature Tracking (DEFT) developed by Chess Dynamics brand Vision4ce, is constantly learning and evolving, enabling true persistent surveillance

Sep 12, 2023
Enhanced C-UAS System Provides Improved Detection & Situational Awareness

Strategic partnerships enhance Chess Dynamics' Counter-Unmanned Aerial System portfolio with active and passive detection, providing both improved detection capability and range

May 25, 2023
AI-Powered Video Tracking Capability Released

The upgrade to Vision4ce's hardware video tracking products ensures reliable targeting of small agile targets such drone swarms and autonomous surface vessels

Nov 29, 2022
Next-Gen Electro-Optical Surveillance System Released

Chess Dynamics has launched a next generation, digital, electro-optical surveillance system (EOSS) featuring Vision4ce’s Vision Tracking CHARM modules

Oct 13, 2022
Low-Latency Video Processing & Streaming for UAVs & Unmanned Systems

Vision4ce has developed the CHARM-100NX, a video processing solution for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and unmanned systems that provides a...

Feb 04, 2022
Vision4ce Develops Video Trackers For UAV-Based Surveillance

Vision4ce has developed a range of robust video trackers that are designed for mission-critical applications such as UAV (unmanned aerial...

Jun 23, 2021
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX-Based Video Processing Board Released

Vision4ce has released the CHARM 100NX, a state-of-the-art standalone video processing board based on the NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX, which...

Feb 16, 2021
Vision4ce Demonstrates AI-Powered Drone Tracking

Vision4ce has released a video demonstrating its AI-powered real-time video processing, tracking and classification detection technology. The video shows the...

Jul 18, 2020
Vision4ce Demonstrates AI-Powered Classification & Tracking for UGVs and Land Systems

Vision4ce has released a video demonstrating its AI-powered real-time video processing, tracking and classification detection technology. The video shows the...

Jun 22, 2020
Vision4ce Demonstrates AI-Powered Classification & Tracking for Maritime Systems

Vision4ce has released a video demonstrating its AI-powered real-time video processing, tracking and classification detection technology. The video shows the...

May 20, 2020
Vision4ce Demonstrates AI-Powered Drone Classification & Tracking

Vision4ce has released a video demonstrating its AI-powered real-time video processing, tracking and classification detection technology. The video shows the...

Apr 20, 2020
Vision4ce Develops AI-Based Video Tracking

Vision4ce, a provider of rugged image and video processing solutions for unmanned systems, has developed true AI classification capabilities for...

Nov 11, 2019
Vision4ce Develops Image and Video Processing Solutions for Unmanned Systems

Vision4ce, a leading developer of rugged image and video processing solutions for unmanned systems electro-optics, has partnered with Unmanned Systems...

Oct 29, 2019
Regional Offices & Locations
Head Office United Kingdom Quadrant House, North Heath Lane Business Park, North Heath Lane, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 5QE +44 1403 249888 Contact Office Contact Website
Naval Systems United Kingdom Raleigh Building, 22-24 Davy Road, Derriford, Plymouth PL6 8BY +44 1752 279040 Contact Office Website
Vision4ce Wokingham United Kingdom Unit 4, Wokingham Commercial Centre, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham RG41 2RF +44 118 979 7904 Contact Office Website
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