Dragoon is using the Teledyne Flir OEM Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR software for its AI-driven object detection, tracking, real-time autonomy flight control, and mission planning capabilities within its long-range unmanned platform prototypes under Project Artemis, a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) initiative.
Project Artemis is a programme designed to evaluate and deploy long-range loitering munitions capable of operating in highly contested electromagnetic environments and in large numbers. Dragoon is one of four organisations within Project Artemis tasked to demonstrate low-cost, adaptable, long-range, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms with the potential to maximise operational flexibility.
“The integration of Dragoon’s Cinder unmanned aircraft—our low-cost, long-range platform—and Teledyne Flir’s OEM Prism software unlocks new, highly autonomous mission capabilities in complex environments,” said Jason Douglas, co-founder of Dragoon Technology. “By combining our platform and payload with Teledyne Flir’s autonomy, we offer an ideal solution for the DIU Artemis project.”
Prism SKR is a best-in-class automatic target recognition (ATR) software providing a drop-in solution for the Flir Boson thermal camera module that optimally addresses the seeker requirements for the Dragoon UAS platform. It operates efficiently at the edge on low-power embedded processors and is compatible with both infrared (IR) and visible camera data.
Prism SKR provides real-time target position, identification, direction of motion, and aim-point localisation, guiding the platform’s autonomous flight system for various operations.
In combination, Prism Supervisor further enhances mission readiness by providing end-to-end autonomy and mission oversight. It seamlessly integrates with Dragoon’s onboard autopilot system to support real time decision-making capabilities and an intuitive mission-planning interface. The advanced autonomy in Prism Supervisor closes the loop between the on-board navigation subsystem and real-time AI-based observations to enhance UAS operational capabilities while reducing operator intervention and workload.
“Dragoon selecting Prism software for its Project Artemis work underscores our ability to deliver mission-critical capabilities for national defence,” said Jared Faraudo, vice president of product management and programmes, Teledyne Flir OEM. “Prism SKR and Supervisor are purpose-built to enable Dragoon’s unmanned systems to perform in demanding battlefield environments, ensuring reliable performance when it matters most.”
