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Nova tests anti-mine drone capability LAND 03 JULY 2024  New AI-enabled drones that are
capable of detecting landmines from above have been trialled by Nova Systems
in the Latrobe Valley. The uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV)
use image recognition technology to differentiate between landmines and other
objects having been developed in-house by Nova engineers, the company
confirmed. The AI-enabled UAV system has been
undergoing testing at Latrobe Valley at Nova’s deployable UAV testing range,
where it will undergo further development and improvement. It is expected that the drone
technology will enable Defence to cover broad swathes of ground quickly while
keeping personnel safe, Dean Rosenfield, chief executive officer of Nova
Systems, said. “The integration of artificial
intelligence and autonomous systems into the Australian Defence Force is
not just a strategic choice, but an imperative,” Rosenfield said. “Testing UAVs and other complex
systems in a real-world environment provides the ability to assess the
full potential of the capability. “The ability to innovate, develop,
and test our own AI technology for UAVs in Australia is a strategic
advantage. “It helps secure the nation’s
advanced technological capabilities and the long-term sustainability of
the Australian specialist workforce through contemporary training
and development.” The veteran-powered test and
evaluation provider, Nova Systems, hopes that the new capability will
minimise risk for Defence personnel and civilians. A company release explained that
collaborations at Nova’s T&E Centre of Excellence is accelerating testing
capabilities of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and
uncrewed systems. The announcement follows a recent
partnership between Nova Systems and Elbit to undertake flight trials of the Elbit
Systems Skylark I-LEX unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the Australian Army. |
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