Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB Video:
MODEAS in action
See how the system - and especially the optronic sensor station - works and provides the decision maker with the best possible support (Youtube video, 3:15 minutes).
© Fraunhofer IOSB/M. Zentsch, Adobe Stock/onlyyouqj [M.]
In the short video sequence, you can see the 3D situation display with several drones optically captured by MODEAS.
MODEAS: Modular drone detection and assistance system
Video:
Detection of different drone models
3D situation display
Detection of drone model with payload and alerting to mobile device
Description of the product
MODEAS is a multisensory experimental system for detection, localization, tracking and classification of approaching (mini-)drones. The system integrates robust AI-based video evaluation methods with other sensor technology (for the moment only optronics and radar). All available information flows in real time into a 2D/3D visualization application, where it is linked with context-related assistance functions. Thus are the decision-makers provided with the best possible support in assessing the situation and weighing up the defending measures.
MODEAS addresses the growing threat that the fast and increasingly powerful mini-drones, which are nowadays widely available pose, for example, to air traffic and major events.
Features / Advantages
- Wide-range detection of flying objects with complementary sensors (optronic, radar, laser rangefinder).
- Drone detection with high-resolution cameras at distances where the object appears only as a small dot in the image (so-called point target)
- Subsequent localization and tracking of detections using directed cameras for AI-based destinction of drones from birds/clutter
- Image-based AI for classification of drone type and payload.
- Imagery-based result for identification and estimation of the drone's dangerousness
- 3D representation of the situation within the environment model
- 2D map visualizaion with decision-supporting information about the drone and alert function to mobile devices
- Modular and scalable design: can be combined with additional sensors for early detection e.g. acoustics or radio frequency
Fields of application
The drone detection and classification system is suitable
- for the mid range to short range monitoring area
- for urban, rural or maritime environment
Direct visual contact to the drones to be detected is a prerequisite.
The system can be used for the protection of:
- Buildings and properties, nuclear power plants, prisons
- Sports and other major events and arenas
- Airports/airfields and parking lots
- Coastal regions
- Open or built-up landscapes