Capabilities

Platform Fleet

We operate multi-rotor platforms selected per engagement to match the mission profile. A dataset for Group-1 small UAS looks nothing like a dataset for a Group-2 or Group-3 target, and the platforms used to capture them are matched accordingly. We expand the fleet as specific program requirements dictate.

Multi-Rotor (Quad / Hex)

• Precise hover and controlled motion for scenario-accurate capture
• Low-altitude urban, rural, open field, and littoral scenarios
• Rapid repositioning for scenario rerun and variance expansion
• Payload capacity for EO and thermal camera rigs with dedicated operator handling

FPV / Agile Small

• First-person-view capture aligned with Group-1 engagement profiles
• Close-in dynamics relevant to emerging CUAS and autonomy programs
• Operator-side POV capture when mission calls for it

Sensor Payloads

Electro-Optical (EO)

Color EO capture at minimum 1080×1080 resolution, up to 2160×2160+ available. Frame rates from 30 fps up to 120 fps for high-speed tracking scenarios. Minimum 8-bit depth, with higher bit depth available on request.

Infrared (IR)

Infrared capture (MWIR or LWIR) feasible for programs requiring thermal signature training data. Time-synced with EO where dual-band capture is part of the mission spec.

Metadata & Calibration

Per-clip metadata recorded at capture: field of view, focal length, exposure, and gain. Optional metadata includes camera GPS, heading/pitch/roll, ground-truth target range, and drone GPS logs of the filmed target.

Scenario Matrix

Every clip is tagged across an 8-dimensional scenario matrix so your program can query the corpus by exactly the cross-section it needs. The dimensions:

• Sensor type — EO (color) or IR (MWIR / LWIR)
• Platform motion — handheld, static, rotating
• Environment — 9 environment types including urban, rural, open field, forested, littoral
• Target class — UAS group classification (Groups 1–3)
• Flight profile — trajectory (looming, crossing, receding, diving), velocity, formation
• Scene activity — level of non-target motion in the scene
• Pixels on target — across the detection range your program cares about
• Lighting / obscurants — time of day, weather, atmospheric conditions

Delivery Specifications

File Formats

Video is delivered in lossless or near-lossless codec. Exact format depends on the capture platform — each operator team's camera hardware produces different raw outputs — and on program requirements. Common deliveries include MXF, NEF, MP4, MOV, and AVI. Format and conversion options are confirmed at mission planning.

Per-Clip Metadata

Every clip ships with structured metadata including clip ID, capture date, location (country/region), environment type, drone model, camera perspective, duration, sensor modality, resolution, frame rate, bit depth, and full 8D scenario matrix tagging. Optional per-clip metadata available on request includes camera GPS, heading/pitch/roll, and ground-truth target range or drone GPS logs.

Directory Structure

Datasets ship organized by scenario / platform / sensor, with a master manifest indexing every asset and its metadata. Your ingest pipeline should not have to reorganize anything.

Handoff Methods

• Encrypted physical drives for large datasets or sensitive programs
• Cloud storage delivery with program-scoped credentials
• Direct integration with your team's designated ingest endpoint

Documentation

Every delivery ships with a datasheet: capture conditions, platform and sensor configuration, scenario matrix coverage, and any program-specific notes. Your program manager should never be reconstructing what they received.

Operations & Personnel

Crew

• Licensed two-person crews (pilot + dedicated camera operator) based across the U.S.
• Ability to collect data globally when program requirements call for it
• U.S. persons on all defense engagements
• Background screening aligned to program requirements

Regulatory

• FAA Part 107 certified pilots
• Range coordination and NOTAM filing included in mission planning
• Compliance screening at the NDA stage for any program-specific requirements

Cadence

• Typical setup 3–4 weeks depending on location and mission complexity
• One-time collections or recurring subscriptions with weekly delivery cadence available
• All footage commissioned on-demand, collection active since February 2026

Flexibility is the point. We curate exactly the data your program needs, at the cadence your program needs it, in the format your pipeline expects.