Onboard Video Processing Software and Hardware for Unmanned Systems

Sightline Applications develop real-time video processing software and hardware for onboard processing within unmanned systems in the civil, commercial and military sectors.

Our high-performance compact video processing systems are ideal for integration into unmanned vehicles serving a wide variety of end uses, including Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), environmental surveying, infrastructure inspection, and agricultural mapping.

Onboard video processing brings a wide range of benefits to airborne unmanned vehicles, such as low latency feedback for gimbal control and landing guidance, a full digital video path, and low requirements for Size, Weight and Power (SWaP).

Video Stabilization Software

Dramatically improves video by removing high-frequency noise and frame-to-frame jitter. Also provides ability to correct camera frame-to-frame rotation in applications with platform roll motion, such as unmanned aircraft.

Focus Telemetry

Full autofocus functionality for a range of EO block cameras and lens assemblies, available independent of tracking telemetry.

Video Processing Boards

Embedded onboard video processors for camera systems on drones, UAV and UVG

Our flexible and configurable embedded video processing boards provide powerful edge processing for real-time application in unmanned systems.  Operating at the source, SightLine processors deliver low-latency performance and exceptional video quality.

Our latest generation ARM processors are SightLine’s newest and most powerful hardware options. They provide higher performance, lower power, and enhanced user integration options.

The 1750-OEM is for the smallest optronics solutions for advanced video processing onboard unmanned camera systems. Meeting the requirement for single channel processing and small size, the 1750-OEM adds advanced capabilities to the smallest camera systems.

Designed specifically for the smallest camera systems that require advanced surveillance functionality and AI Classification, the 1750-OEM offers enhanced features and performance in a compact form.

Starting with SightLine’s software release 3.6.4, the 1750-OEM runs all the same video processing software as SightLine’s other OEM options and will deliver essential functionality for a wide range of ISR applications.

Features:

• Size Optimized. 33.3 x 45 mm (22% smaller than 4000).
• Low Power. 4W, with real sleep mode.
• Single channel processor. 1080p/30 with all analytics running.
• Three digital video inputs. With switching to processing path.
• Wide set of cameras supported. Shares input adaptors with 4000-OEM.
• OEM and SOM integration options available

More Information: 1750-OEM Processing Board

The 4100-OEM is our most advanced video processing board, delivering Full HD performance and H.265 encoding capabilities in a compact design. The 4100-OEM offers an extensive array of functions for video processing applications. Compact design is tailored for integrators seeking an advanced system.

The dual-channel board provides multiple digital inputs and simultaneous two channel processing and streaming. It is ideal for high-performance UAV and UGV ISR applications.

Features:

• Multiple Digital Video Inputs: Supports HD input across multiple camera interfaces.
• Multiple Video Outputs: Features include Ethernet streaming H.264 / H.265 and HDMI and HDSDI outputs.
• Dual Channel Processing: Offers a 4K/30 processing option with all software functionality running.
• Powerful Processing Core: Bulit on the robust Qualcomm processor, the 4100-OEM ensures top-of-the line processing capability.
• Low SWAP: The unit measures just 50.5mm x 38.1mm x 16.5mm (2.0in x 1.5in x 0.65in) and consumes 5W, making it ideal for systems where space and power are at a premium.
• Temperature Range: Operates at extreme low and high temperatures with a range of -40ºC through +85º

More Information: 4100-OEM Embedded Video Processor Board

SightLine’s ARM Library provides an analytics licensing option for integrator architectures using third party processors. The integrator is responsible for camera capture and system interfaces. SightLine offers:

• Analyze + Render + Encoding functions licensable on NVIDIA Jetson Family, Qualcomm 820/5165/3150, NXP IMX8+
• Analyze functions licensable on any 64-bit ARM processor running Linux