California-based developer UAVOS Inc., a joint venture with Emirati company Bayanat AI, recently announced that they provided support to Mira Aerospace in a successful series of high altitude platform station (HAPS) flights across the UAE. UAVOS engineers helped develop a new earth observation payload for the Mira HAPS designed for high-resolution daylight image capture at a dizzying 15000m (9.3 miles).
Designed to achieve a strong 103 mpx resolution, the camera system includes sophisticated image processing capabilities, including electronic stabilization and object tracking and external GPS/INS integration at multiple ranges across various environments. The software’s integration with an AIS receiver allows it to identify and track moving ships.
UAVOS and Mira Aerospace’s joint project was held at Abu Al Abyad Island in the UAE, where the HAPS was launched in early September and flew at a stratospheric altitude for several days. According to the press release, “Its optimized SWaP profile, advanced day imaging, and embedded video processor enabled the engineering team to acquire stunning visuals across visible spectrums, ultimately achieving mission success.”UAV
Aliaksei Stratsilatau, the founder and CEO of UAVOS, was quoted as saying, “EO camera software is an advanced earth observation service designed to capture very high-resolution images and live video from the stratosphere. Our advanced software provides a valuable service to multiple HAPS use cases such as maritime surveillance, border monitoring, mapping, forest fires and emergency response in general.”
Previous UAVOS projects include their AI-driven helicopter autopilot system designed for GNSS-denied environments and medical delivery projects based around their UH-170 unmanned helicopter, which features a 10kg payload (22lbs), which can be precisely and safely dropped using an innovative sling and hook-based cargo system, and a maximum range of 350 km (217 mi). When it comes to the camera platform in this case, Mira’s HAPS (the ApusDuo) is capable of carrying a payload of up to 6kg (13.2 lbs) and has reached altitudes of up to 19,000m.
More information about UAVOS is available here.
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