FlySight: At the forefront of law enforcement technology

How is FlySight working with the Airborne Sensor Operators Group to deliver training at PAvCon in Wiener Neustadt, Austria?

FlySight is pleased to collaborate with the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG) to provide specialized training for Airborne Sensor Operators, Specialists and Technicians, and Supervisors engaged in various aerial work aviation operations (including public safety, defense, and commercial sectors). We are the proud sponsors of the Airborne Mission Management Systems Course, an integral part of the ASOG Spring Training Week scheduled for the last days of May, at the Police Aviation Conference (PAvCon) Europe event at Airborne Technologies in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. This partnership underscores our commitment to advancing the proficiency of airborne sensor operators through the sharing of our products.

Our collaboration brings together exceptional partners who incorporate their products with our OPENSIGHT system, a multi-domain and multi-platform PED (processing, exploitation, and dissemination) system developed by the FlySight team. OPENSIGHT Mission Console is designed to enhance decision-making in avionics missions by leveraging onboard equipment data within an augmented reality (AR) setting, thereby facilitating situational awareness on tactical displays.

The course offers participants a deep dive into OPENSIGHT and features contributions from our partners including SAFRAN with their Euroflir, CENTUM research & technology highlighting Lifeseeker, and Smith Myers showcasing ARTEMIS. This diverse array of technologies integrated with OPENSIGHT allows for a rich learning experience covering intelligence, protection, search and rescue (SAR) missions, and SAR mission optimization.

The ASOG Spring Training Week is an opportunity to improve operator airmanship skills and understand leading-edge ASO systems. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling participants to gain insight into airborne mission management systems and sensors, engage in simulated exercises, and acquire knowledge fundamental to non-rated aircrew airmanship.

In what ways does FlySight technology integrate with the various sensors used for police aviation from a variety of manufacturers?

FlySight technology uniquely integrates with a wide range of sensors used in police aviation through its OPENSIGHT system. OPENSIGHT distinguishes itself with its versatility as a multi-domain, multi-platform, and modular solution, adopting an open approach. This modular system is designed to complement the legacy approach, resulting in a turnkey solution that is intuitive and easy to use, offering users a bespoke operating system fully integrated into the existing hardware they are already familiar with.

Developed in accordance with STANAG guidelines and rules, OPENSIGHT has been operational for over a decade, creating interfacing software tools for airborne data sensors, including advanced electro-optical (EO) sensors. This integration not only provides artificial intelligence (AI) processing advances but also ensures seamless integration into existing systems, minimizing training time due to operator familiarity with the technology.

From EO, infrared (IR), radar, and mobile phone detection, to signals intelligence, OPENSIGHT can integrate various sensors, enabling operators to make more effective decisions based on accurate and real-time data gathering.

How does the OPENSIGHT Mission Console compute the data received from onboard sensors and relay that information as intelligence to improve the workload of police operators?

The OPENSIGHT Mission Console enhances police operations by adeptly computing, coordinating, and enhancing data received from onboard sensors, transforming this information into actionable, usable, and essential intelligence. This process significantly improves the workload management for police operators, providing them with refined tools to execute their duties more effectively.

At the core of OPENSIGHT’s capabilities are its PED features, which have been rigorously tested across various environments – air, land, and sea. This system empowers operators to also utilize the latest EO sensor technology, data fusion, hyperspectral analysis capabilities, and AR support. The integration of AI intelligence processing and the system’s ability to continuously ‘learn on the job’ through machine learning ensures that sensor data is consistently updated and background ‘noise’ is effectively filtered out. This results in a more accurate target acquisition process, which is beneficial not only in military applications but also in civilian applications like SAR and law enforcement.

OPENSIGHT’s AR is at the forefront of law enforcement technology, offering adaptability, multi-layered analysis, and an operator-friendly interface. This customizable system is tailored to meet the specific needs of law enforcement agencies by providing a highly reactive, realtime AR process. The overlaying of multiple data layers assists operators in comprehending the terrain and scenario beneath them from a geospatial perspective, eliminating reliance on maps.

This innovation leads to improved quality of service, smarter working processes, and enhanced outcomes. AR, as facilitated by OPENSIGHT, represents a crucial tool for law enforcement, enabling them to deliver a more comprehensive service to the public and marking AR as an essential component of the future of law enforcement operations.