20. May 2025
Us Defense Giant Partners With Drone Pioneer To Boost High-Stakes Surveillance Capabilities
In a significant milestone for the US defense industry, Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced its partnership with Dragoon, a leading developer of long-range unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms. The collaboration has resulted in the integration of Teledyne FLIR’s Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR software into Dragoon’s Project Artemis UAS prototypes. This move is expected to enhance the AI-driven tracking and mission control capabilities of Dragoon’s platforms, further solidifying their position as a major player in the defense technology sector.
Project Artemis, a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) initiative, aims to evaluate and deploy long-range loitering munitions capable of operating in highly contested electromagnetic environments and in large numbers. The project’s success relies on the development of low-cost, adaptable, long-range UAS platforms that can maximize operational flexibility. Dragoon, along with three other organizations, is tasked with demonstrating the feasibility of such systems.
Dragoon’s Cinder unmanned aircraft, a low-cost, long-range platform designed to operate in complex environments, will be equipped with Teledyne FLIR’s Prism software. The integration of this technology is expected to unlock new, highly autonomous mission capabilities for Dragoon’s platforms. By combining its platform and payload with Teledyne FLIR’s autonomy, Dragoon offers an ideal solution for the DIU Artemis project.
The advanced autonomy provided by Prism SKR closes the loop between the onboard navigation subsystem and real-time AI-based observations, enhancing UAS operational capabilities while reducing operator intervention and workload. This is particularly significant for defense applications, where autonomous systems can provide a critical edge in complex environments.
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 supervisor provides a high level of flexibility and adaptability, allowing operators to tailor their missions to specific requirements.
The integration of Teledyne FLIR’s Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR into Dragoon’s UAS platforms represents a significant milestone for both companies. With this technology, Dragoon is well-positioned to take advantage of emerging trends in autonomous systems and defense technology.
By providing reliable performance when it matters most, advanced autonomy solutions like Prism SKR and Supervisor can provide a critical edge in complex environments, where autonomous systems can make all the difference. The partnership between Dragoon and Teledyne FLIR highlights the potential for collaboration to drive innovation and address critical national security challenges.
Partnerships between industry leaders and government agencies are becoming increasingly important in a rapidly changing security landscape. The development of advanced autonomy solutions like Prism SKR and Supervisor underscores the importance of collaboration in driving innovation and addressing critical national security challenges.
Innovative technologies like Prism SKR and Supervisor will play a critical role in shaping the future of UAS capabilities. By investing in research and development, we can ensure that our defense forces have the capabilities they need to operate effectively in complex environments.
The success of this partnership also underscores the importance of collaboration between industry leaders and government agencies. By working together, companies like Dragoon and Teledyne FLIR can develop innovative solutions that address critical national security challenges.
As the US defense industry continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies, partnerships like this one between Dragoon and Teledyne FLIR will be crucial in shaping the future of UAS capabilities. With the integration of Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR, Dragoon is well-positioned to take advantage of emerging trends in autonomous systems and defense technology.
The development of advanced autonomy solutions like Prism SKR and Supervisor has significant implications for the US defense industry. By providing reliable performance when it matters most, these systems can provide a critical edge in complex environments, where autonomous systems can make all the difference.
Innovative technologies like Prism SKR and Supervisor will continue to play a vital role in addressing emerging threats. By investing in research and development, we can ensure that our defense forces have the capabilities they need to operate effectively in complex environments.
The future of UAS capabilities will depend on the continued development and application of advanced autonomy solutions like Prism SKR and Supervisor. By supporting this technology, we can ensure that our defense forces remain ahead of emerging threats.