AIFLY
AIFLY for Advanced Imaging
Infrared imaging supports the surveillance and monitoring of small unmanned aerial vehicles. The images these systems capture carry substantial noise, which interferes with analysis.
We focus on long-wavelength infrared cameras that operate between 8 and 14 micrometers. Paired with polarization filters, these cameras reduce noise in the infrared spectrum and improve image clarity.
Two noise sources remain. Polarization noise comes from the filtering optics. Vibrational disturbance comes from the six degrees of freedom of the vehicle: three translations and three rotations.
Intelligent algorithms already reduce polarization noise on stationary platforms. The difficulty appears on moving vehicles, where vibration adds a second disturbance to real-time image processing.
Addressing polarization noise and vibrational disturbance together has been a major focus in developing the AIFLY octocopter, and it sets the system apart from competing products.
Potential Markets
Our niche sits where these markets meet. Sizes are in billions of US dollars.
Our niche market
10.9% growth per year
Thermal imaging
8.16% growth per year
Military drones
13.8% growth per year
Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
5.4% growth per year
Counter-drone systems
10.2% growth per year
Commercial drones
10.55% growth per year
Infrared detectors
6.97% growth per year
Polarization image sensors
9.7% growth per year
Polarization imaging for industrial inspection
11.12% growth per year
Market sizes and growth rates are estimates based on published industry sources and Aicody analysis. Later years are projections, not guarantees of results.
