Teledyne FLIR OEM, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has announced that Dragoon Technology is incorporating its Prism Supervisor and Prism SKR software into long-range unmanned aerial system (UAS) prototypes developed under Project Artemis. The initiative is part of a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) program aimed at assessing and fielding long-range loitering munitions capable of operating in contested electromagnetic environments.
Project Artemis involves four organizations, including Dragoon, that are tasked with demonstrating cost-effective, adaptable UAS platforms. Dragoon’s prototype, named the Cinder, is designed for long-range missions and is being developed with a focus on autonomous operations.
The Prism SKR software, compatible with the FLIR Boson thermal camera module, supports automatic target recognition by providing real-time data on target position, identification, movement, and aim-point localization. It operates on low-power embedded processors and is compatible with both infrared and visible spectrum data. The software supports autonomous flight guidance for various operational scenarios.
Prism Supervisor extends this capability by enabling end-to-end autonomous mission planning and execution. Integrated with Dragoon’s onboard autopilot system, it allows for real-time decision-making and reduces operator workload through AI-assisted observation and navigation functions. According to statements from Dragoon and Teledyne FLIR OEM, the integration of Prism software into the Cinder platform is intended to support operational requirements outlined by the DIU for unmanned systems in defense applications.
