Persistent surveillance using a UAV for IED detection

The objectives of this project are two-fold: (i) to focus on the confirmation and the identification of relevant components of IEDs including electronic parts, explosives and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) payloads prior to the release of the agents and (ii) to provide complementary early warning capabilities. The demonstrators will be based on remotely operated platforms (robot and CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS)). The UAS will be used for airborne early warning. The project will deal with the integration of various sensors or tools on either UGV or UAS platforms.

RMA is in charge of the processing the acquired images to extract and track relevant objects. The characteristics of the extracted objects (persons, their location (strategic position, location with respect to other persons and objects) and attitude (standing, walking, running) are used to perform an assessment of the threat.