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SkyWall Auto - Autonomous C-UAS system, crossing target capture during European Military evaluations
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Vision Pace combines the latest optical technology with a direct drive, low friction director to provide best-in-class performance for stabilised tracking of highly dynamic targets. Vision Pace optical systems are highly configurable, lightweight and compact, and can be used with built-in twin-AI modules or 3rd Party classifiers and trackers.
Vision Flex is a configurable, highly modular, advanced camera system which has one easy integration for all systems.
Twin AI for EO/IR . Real Time AI Classification and Tracking
Laser Range Finder and 3D Targeting
Automatic Site Set Up and Gyro - Mount Stabilisation for OTM Tracking.
Above is a brief overview of our CUAS capabilities, from physical net capture such as SKYWALL PATROL, to autonomous visual optics like VISION FLEX.
Depending on your objective in CUAS, OpenWorks Engineering has created a dependable catalogue of products, which are easily deployable, as well as readily integrated into a diverse range of systems.
Vision Flex CUAS provides the highest performance tracking and classification capability available, specifically designed for dynamic air targets.
Consolidation with other units as well as a wide range of upgrades are available.
For instance, AI, built into both EO and IR optical units for simultaneous edge processing, and GPS/IMU gyro stabilisation and on-the-move operation.
OpenWorks Engineering and Robin Radar Systems are proud to announce the first customer demonstration of a fully autonomous OTM capability. The results will be presented at DSEI in London, in September.
Vision Flex is a highly configurable optical system that has a variety of upgrade packages to allow it to be configured for static or mobile applications. For demanding vehicle installations it makes use of Inertial Navigation Systems, Dual-GPS and a custom balanced-gyro mount. This allows precise automated slew-to-cue, using AI classification, and close target tracking at long-range for target identification.
Vision Flex and IRIS® are already deployed in multi-sensor integrated CUAS systems worldwide. IRIS® provides long-range 3D radar detection and classification using advanced micro-doppler technology enhanced with AI . Vision Flex provides fully autonomous optical classification and tracking, using embedded twin-AI with EO/IR sensors.
OpenWorks Engineering have had a year of innovation; launching new capabilities like Vision Flex CUAS used in the Robin Radar and OpenWorks testing. This multi-role, autonomous optical surveillance has targeting and tracking capabilities for a range of applications. E.g. Border Protection, Maritime and Coastal surveillance, Base Protection, Homeland Security and UGS/USV.
Testing conducted in the Netherlands proved that high-performance sensors can be connected to provide a low false-alarm-rate system with minimal or no operator input, using a new simple user interface (UI) provided with the Vision Flex system.
The free LinkUI software is designed to simply connect the sensors and allow minimal operator engagement for simple operation and control. The LinkUI software provides a lightweight alternative for those end users and customers that require a simple combination of sensors, and do not need the capability and scale of full command-and-control systems and services offered by prime systems integrators.
The exercise demonstrated how SkyWall Auto can be deployed in conjunction with electronic counter-measures as part of a layered defence and in environments where electronic attack cannot be deployed.
The exercise demonstrated how SkyWall Auto can be deployed in conjunction with electronic counter-measures as part of a layered defence and in environments where electronic attack cannot be deployed.
often used in conjunction with electronic countermeasures for a layered defence, or in environments where electronic attack cannot be deployed.
SkyWall Net Capture systems are already deployed at major sites across Europe, North America and Asia. They provide protection at international airports, nuclear power stations and critical national infrastructure sites, such as the Pentagon. For more information visit www.openworksengineering.com
The SkyAI product allows this EO/IR hardware to be easily integrated with any C-UAS system. The footage in this video was taken during some engineering performance testing and shows how the AI is used to maintain robust tracks of the target even when objects obscure the view and when a complex background is present.
SkyAI has been proven on a range of PTZ systems and more information can be found at www.openworksengineering.com
SkyWall Auto can be used as a standalone drone capture system but can be integrated with a drone detection and security system to offer a highly capable and easy to operate counter drone solution.
A single SkyWall Auto system can protect a high-value asset and multiple systems can be networked and deployed to protect a large site.
SkyWall Auto is seen here a trial against fast moving Class 1 UAS
SkyWall Auto is an automatic system that can physically capture a drone in a
specifically designed ‘drone entangling’ net. It uses compressed air to launch a projectile up to the target drone after the system has automatically identified and tracked it. The system can be seen here defeating fixed wing and multi rotor drones. See website for more information: www.openworksengineering.com
specifically designed ‘drone entangling’ net. It uses compressed air to launch a projectile up to the target drone after the system has automatically identified and tracked it. The system can be seen here defeating fixed wing and multi rotor drones. See website for more information: www.openworksengineering.com
Also see: youtu.be/KP5epaHJzUQ
OpenWorks has been supplying SkyWall technology to US defence and security authorities since 2016 and is proud to have recently trained USARAF operators in this exercise. SkyWall Technology provides an ideal low-collateral damage defeat system to combat the threats posed by drones when operating is non-conflict environments.
OpenWorks received international recognition after inventing the handheld SkyWall100 system last year, winning international competitions and presented with a Popular Science Grand Award. It has already been deployed by major government authorities and protected President Barack Obama during his visit to Berlin last year.
SkyWall300 is an automatic version of the field proven SkyWall100 system and offers an increase in range and autonomy. The system was previewed at the DSEI exhibition in London recently and OpenWorks is already participating in international projects which will see SkyWall300 protecting assets as early as next year.
There has been no shortage of press coverage on the threats that drones can pose when used in the wrong hands. Incidents continue to rise and present themselves in ever wider contexts.
SkyWall300 is an air powered system that launches the same range of net capture projectiles used with the SkyWall100 handheld system. It integrates with external drone detection and command and control systems to allow for maximum ease of use.
It automatically tracks any drone prior to giving the remote operator the ability to command the system to capture the target.
The SkyWall concept is simple; physically capture a drone in a net and bring it to the ground safely under a parachute. Electronic warfare methods are proving difficult to regulate and approve for use and SkyWall offers a capable alternative.
Physically capturing a drone is the best way to ensure control of a situation is maintained. Once captured it can be impounded, forensically investigated or simply handed back with some words of education where appropriate.
OpenWorks Engineering, a group of British engineers, has invented a system that offers security operators a ground-breaking alternative way to defeat nefarious drones; to be displayed at the UK Home Office’s ‘Security and Policing Event’ on 8th March.
Drone use (quadcopters, UAVs) is on the increase – and is regularly compromising security and privacy laws and the safety or security of both the public and high profile VIPs/celebrities.
There is a broad range of current concepts to defeat drones, including jamming their command signals, burning them out of the sky with high-power lasers and attempting to train eagles to catch them.
The SkyWall concept is simple; physically capture a drone in a net and bring it to the ground safely under a parachute.
Physically capturing a drone is the best way to ensure control of a situation is maintained. Once captured it can be impounded, forensically investigated or simply handed back with some words of education where appropriate. Perhaps more importantly, the potential legal implications of damaging the pilot’s property (drone) are mitigated.
The OpenWorks Engineering team will officially launch their SkyWall100 drone defence system at the Home Office S&P Event; a cost effective system that could be deployed by government authorities and private security firms.
Skywall 100 comprises of a man portable compressed air launcher and an intelligent projectile with on-board countermeasures. The launcher uses a computerised SmartScope to calculate the drone’s flight path and directs the operator on where to aim the launcher, to ensure the drone is intercepted.
When the operator pulls the trigger the projectile is programmed so that it deploys its on-board net and parachute at precisely the right time to catch the target drone.
OpenWorks Engineering will develop a range of air powered launchers and intelligent projectiles to provide for the wide range of scenarios conceivable, these include permanent systems for the defence of critical national infrastructure.
Chris Down, Managing Director of OpenWorks, said: “OpenWorks Engineering believes that security enforcement authorities need a cost-effective and proportionate way of protecting the public and high profile individuals and we wanted to put a system on the market that offered just that.
“Authorities around the world have been looking for a system like this and we are proud to continue the tradition of British innovation in the security industry.”
OpenWorks Engineering is already engaged with a number of government and private organisations across the world and is expecting to see the first SkyWall100 systems in use before the end of 2016.
OpenWorks Engineering, a group of British engineers, has invented a system that offers security operators a ground-breaking alternative way to defeat nefarious drones; to be displayed at the UK Home Office’s ‘Security and Policing Event’ on 8th March.
Drone use (quadcopters, UAVs) is on the increase – and is regularly compromising security and privacy laws and the safety or security of both the public and high profile VIPs/celebrities.
There is a broad range of current concepts to defeat drones, including jamming their command signals, burning them out of the sky with high-power lasers and attempting to train eagles to catch them.
The SkyWall concept is simple; physically capture a drone in a net and bring it to the ground safely under a parachute.
Physically capturing a drone is the best way to ensure control of a situation is maintained. Once captured it can be impounded, forensically investigated or simply handed back with some words of education where appropriate. Perhaps more importantly, the potential legal implications of damaging the pilot’s property (drone) are mitigated.
The OpenWorks Engineering team will officially launch their SkyWall100 drone defence system at the Home Office S&P Event; a cost effective system that could be deployed by government authorities and private security firms.
Skywall 100 comprises of a man portable compressed air launcher and an intelligent projectile with on-board countermeasures. The launcher uses a computerised SmartScope to calculate the drone’s flight path and directs the operator on where to aim the launcher, to ensure the drone is intercepted.
When the operator pulls the trigger the projectile is programmed so that it deploys its on-board net and parachute at precisely the right time to catch the target drone.
OpenWorks Engineering will develop a range of air powered launchers and intelligent projectiles to provide for the wide range of scenarios conceivable, these include permanent systems for the defence of critical national infrastructure.
Chris Down, Managing Director of OpenWorks, said: “OpenWorks Engineering believes that security enforcement authorities need a cost-effective and proportionate way of protecting the public and high profile individuals and we wanted to put a system on the market that offered just that.
“Authorities around the world have been looking for a system like this and we are proud to continue the tradition of British innovation in the security industry.”
OpenWorks Engineering is already engaged with a number of government and private organisations across the world and is expecting to see the first SkyWall100 systems in use before the end of 2016.