Kytyra
Kytyra develops sensing-layer technology for Counter-UAS (counter-drone) systems, describing itself on its website as "the drone recognition and classification layer for next-generation Counter-UAS systems." Its sensors capture unique low-latency light "waveforms," processed entirely on the edge in milliseconds, enabling precision geolocation, speed and direction detection of drones independent of RF signatures, including in cluttered urban environments.
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Kytyra develops sensing-layer technology for Counter-UAS (counter-drone) systems, describing itself on its website as "the drone recognition and classification layer for next-generation Counter-UAS systems." Its sensors capture unique low-latency light "waveforms," processed entirely on the edge in milliseconds, enabling precision geolocation, speed and direction detection of drones independent of RF signatures, including in cluttered urban environments. Target applications include defense, critical infrastructure and public safety. Listed partners on its site include IAI Catalyst, Activate, NSF, the U.S. Air Force, and New Mexico LEEP.
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BusinessLatest roundTotal raisedDate- Kytyra
Kytyra develops sensing-layer technology for Counter-UAS (counter-drone) systems, describing itself on its website as "the drone recognition and classification layer for next-generation Counter-UAS systems." Its sensors capture unique low-latency light "waveforms," processed entirely on the edge in milliseconds, enabling precision geolocation, speed and direction detection of drones independent of RF signatures, including in cluttered urban environments. Target applications include defense, critical infrastructure and public safety. Listed partners on its site include IAI Catalyst, Activate, NSF, the U.S. Air Force, and New Mexico LEEP.
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