Ainstein has introduced two new radar systems that can be used to detect unmanned systems and aircraft as the company seeks to provide products for more advanced UAS.
The Ultra Long Range Airborne (ULAB-D1) and Ultra Long Range Ground-Based (ULGB-D1) radars are able to detect up to 100 targets at a time, at a range of up to 1,000m.
Both were showcased at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas.
Speaking to Shephard, Andrew Boushie, VP of strategy and partnerships at Ainstein, said that these long range products will be able to detect more advanced UAS.
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