Skyblazer – Wide area sensor

UAS & Air threat detection

The Skyblazer

Skyblazer provides continuous, passive, wide area surveillance in the long-wave infrared and visible bands with high-performance detection, tracking and wider network communication of threats. Skyblazer addresses a multitude of Short-Range Air Defence (SHORAD) applications, including Counter Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) and Counter Small Aerial Targets (C-SAT), suitable for a wide range of installations, including fixed infrastructure, mast mounted and dismounted.

Key features

Configurable frame rate up to 30 Hz
Excellent detection performance
Automated object detection, tracking, recognition and range estimation
Versatile and modular size, weight and power configurations to suit mission requirements
Overhead threat detection with 3-9 configurable sensors
Standalone GUI on rugged user device
Support for direct inegration into 3rd party C2 systems

Designed for integration with networks of C-UAS and air defence systems
SAPIENT interface DEFSTAN 23-009, 00-082
Modular approach: persistent fields of view from 90 to 360 degrees horizontal, and up to 90 degrees vertical

Applications

Available as a modular non-rotating sensor system, users can select their field of detection supporting a
wide range of fixed infrastructure, dismounted and unmanned applications:

Dismounted applications for Counter Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS)
Short and Medium Range Air Defence (SHORAD/ MRAD) – can be integrated with other active sensors and GBAD C2 systems
Dismounted, mast mounted perimeter defence, border and infrastructure surveillance