The Ukrainian company ZIR System has developed an artificial intelligence system for drones that enables automatic recognition of enemy targets and targeting them.
"Our AI system not only recognizes static targets but also performs precise targeting of moving objects at speeds of up to 60 km/h. It can simultaneously track multiple targets and prioritize one for strike," one of the developers explained in an interview with Militarnyi.
Unlike traditional computer vision technologies, this system was trained on a specially created database and can recognize seven types of targets: infantry, cars, minivans, trucks, air defense systems, artillery, tanks, and armored vehicles.
The system can even recognize equipment hidden in forested areas.
The automatic target recognition range varies from 150 to 800 meters depending on the object type, with the maximum targeting range being up to 1000 meters. The system can be installed on any type of FPV kamikaze drones, including multicopters, wings, and airplanes. It is equipped with its own camera, connects to the flight controller and standard VTX, and drone control is done via a standard remote.
According to the interview, the system costs about $50 more than traditional targeting systems.
Currently, the developers are working on improving the system's accuracy, after which they will begin the process to codify the system for possible official purchase by the Ministry of Defense.
