Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, to develop a new artificial intelligence dataset using images of foreign object debris and damage (FOD) commonly found on U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields. The project aims to support Department of the Air Force initiatives while expanding the company’s AI-powered computer vision technology into defense and commercial airfield operations.
The contract broadens the potential applications of Safe Pro’s patented SPOTD (Safe Pro Object Threat Detection) platform, which was originally designed for battlefield and post-conflict landmine detection. The company has already demonstrated interest from the U.S. Army, which invited Safe Pro to provide operational support during an upcoming airfield exercise. This move highlights the growing demand for advanced, real-time threat detection solutions in military and civilian aviation environments.
Safe Pro Group’s SPOTD platform leverages commercially available off-the-shelf drones equipped with proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to autonomously identify landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and other hazards. The system is built on a cloud-based ecosystem powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), enabling rapid processing of drone imagery and providing safer and more efficient alternatives to traditional human-based analysis methods. According to the company, the new AFWERX contract will focus on creating a specialized dataset to train AI models to detect FOD, which can pose serious risks to aircraft safety.
The announcement underscores the significance of AI-driven safety solutions for critical infrastructure. By developing a dataset tailored to airfield conditions, Safe Pro aims to enhance situational awareness and improve safety across defense and civilian airfields. This technology could reduce the time and cost associated with manual runway inspections, potentially preventing accidents caused by debris.
Safe Pro Group Inc. is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Its platforms are used globally in defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications. For more information, visit safeprogroup.com. The latest news and updates relating to SPAI are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SPAI.
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