Photonic

 Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS) are a vital tool for security relevant applications  In a large number of scenarios the technical, operational and economical advantages of RPAS-based remote sensing are apparent. 

    The large amounts of data generated by observation systems cannot be transmitted by existing radio links.

   To download these big size data in real time laser communication data link is designed and installed on a flying platform and its counterpart on a mobile ground station.  Laser communication technology could increase the data rate by hundred of orders.

   The main problem is that no one has been able to design a small-size optical system capable of delivering a focused laser beam to transmit the signal over long distance. Existing designs use weak optical systems while expanded laser beam dissipates energy in the space and is unable to provide a strong enough signal over longer distance.

    The AirComm is broadband laser air-to-ground communications system, based on video frame transmission over 50 km distance that meets requirements for real time situational awareness.

   Additionally  project  propose very high resolution visible light / short wave infrared (VS/SWIR) camera that provide ten times better optical resolution compare to other similar size cameras, “sees” clearly even through dense smoke and fog, which is impossible for observations in the visible range of the spectra.