BlincVision has started a collaboration with Estonian technology company Meridein Grupp, which supplies and integrates drone systems and security solutions. The companies have completed an initial technical evaluation of BlincVision’s sensor technology and are now exploring how it can be used to quickly detect, classify and track drones.
Drones are being used in a growing number of areas, creating a greater need to monitor airspace and detect unauthorised activity. This is particularly important for airports, industrial sites and other critical infrastructure. Being able to quickly detect, identify and track drones is important for assessing potential risks and taking the right action.
Meridein operates across the Baltic region and has extensive experience in drone technology and unmanned systems. Its solutions are used for surveillance, security and inspection in different environments and facilities.
Meridein was looking for a system based on neuromorphic sensors, which led the company to BlincVision. The technology works differently from traditional cameras. Instead of capturing full images, the sensors only react to changes and movement in their surroundings. This allows data to be processed very quickly, which is particularly useful when drones need to be detected, classified and tracked in real time.
As part of the collaboration, the companies have evaluated BlincVision’s active and passive sensor systems through technical presentations, test data and video demonstrations. The evaluation has focused on BlincVision’s technology and how it could be combined with other sensors through sensor fusion to create more effective surveillance solutions. The companies are now exploring how the technology could be integrated into Meridein’s solutions.
“We were looking specifically for neuromorphic sensor technology because, in drone detection, speed is everything. BlincVision’s technology reacts to movement almost instantly and works well in low light, which makes it a strong addition alongside radar and other sensors,” says Eduard Vainu, COO of Meridein Grupp.
“Meridein has extensive experience in drone technology and a good understanding of the requirements of modern surveillance systems. We see a great opportunity to combine their expertise in system integration with the speed of our sensor technology. The initial evaluation has been positive, and we look forward to taking the collaboration further. It also highlights the international interest in our technology,” says Markus Johansson, CEO of BlincVision.
