Drone Camera Tracking Systems

Manufacturers of drone camera tracking systems for CUAS applications, including electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) drone detection cameras and visual drone detection technologies
Overview Drone Camera Tracking Systems
By Mike Ball Last updated: December 19th, 2023

Camera tracking systems are a common detection method used in counter-drone solutions. They provide an early warning of potential drone threats, and may be used to protect a wide variety of vulnerable civilian and military sites including airports, government buildings, power stations, command posts and forward operating bases.

Counter-drone camera systems may include both visible/electro-optical cameras as well as thermal infrared cameras, enabling them to detect targets both during the day and at night. They may be encased in a rugged PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) system that allows the cameras to be rotated and tilted in all directions, providing 360-degree protection. They may be installed on vehicles and ships as well as buildings and fixed sites.

Drone Detection Camera Capabilities

Hawkeye electro-optical surveillance system by Chess Dynamics

Hawkeye electro-optical surveillance system by Chess Dynamics

The capabilities of drone detection cameras may be enhanced with software that provides functionalities such as automatic tracking of multiple targets, as well as identification and classification. These features may be aided by artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms.

Visual drone detection provides a number of advantages for counter-UAS (unmanned aerial systems). They enable operators to pick out additional details about the aircraft that other methodologies may miss, such as the payloads being carried by the drone. They also allow images and video to be recorded for further analysis or for use as evidence for prosecution.

Drone detection cameras may be grouped together with other detection technologies, such as acoustic, radar and RF, to provide a complete solution that can pick up a wide variety of drone threats at different distances and under a range of conditions. These detectors may also be integrated with other counter-UAS technologies such as RF and GPS jammers, drone capture nets, and kinetic effectors.

Products (4)

TIPS-I

Mobile C5ISR solution for enhanced situational awareness

Mobile C5ISR solution for enhanced situational awareness
...s surveillance systems, searchlights, and mapping and management software to provide a highly mobile...
TIPS-C

Mobile counter-UAS solution with detect & defeat capabilities

Mobile counter-UAS solution with detect & defeat capabilities
...nmanned aerial systems) solution that combines Trakka's surveillance systems, searchlights, and...
KAPAN Counter-UAS System

Detection, tracking and neutralization of drone threats

Detection, tracking and neutralization of drone threats
KAPAN Counter Drone System offers precise drone detection and tracking performance with Radar and...
FortifAI

Level-up your camera with advanced threat detection and camera automation

Level-up your camera with advanced threat detection and camera automation
... automatically tracking various drone types at a UK NPSA (National Protective Security Authority)... ...ances existing systems with real-time visual intelligence and precise control of cameras and UxV...

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