BlinkTroll produces a lightweight, autonomous moving target system designed for professional training scenarios. The unit operates via remote control through a smartphone application, allowing for pre-programmed sequences or on-demand adjustments to speed and pattern. This modular hardware facilitates the creation of complex, variable-speed target practice environments both indoors and outdoors.
Funding
$760K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Live-fire training for military and law enforcement often lacks realistic moving targets, hindering the development of quick decision-making skills in complex, real-world scenarios. Existing target systems can be cumbersome to set up and lack the flexibility to simulate diverse engagement scenarios across different environments.
Solution
BlinkTroll provides a lightweight, remote-controlled moving target system designed to enhance firearms training. The system utilizes a modular design that allows for rapid deployment and adaptable configurations for indoor and outdoor ranges. Controlled via a smartphone app over WiFi, the BlinkTroll can run pre-programmed sequences or be operated in real-time, enabling instructors to create dynamic and unpredictable training exercises. The system supports various target types, including steel, cardboard, and bow targets, and can be expanded with multiple units to increase scenario complexity.
Target Audience
The primary market consists of military units, law enforcement agencies, and private shooting ranges seeking to improve the realism and effectiveness of their firearms training programs.
Features
- Lightweight, autonomous unit compatible with wire or static rope setups
- Variable speed control from 1.5 to 4.5 m/s, with custom designs supporting higher speeds
- Remote control via a dedicated smartphone app (iOS and Android) over WiFi
- Pre-programmed movement sequences, including low, medium, high, and erratic speeds
- Drone control mode for real-time, on-demand operation
- Configurable to carry targets up to 6 kg, including steel, cardboard, and bow targets
- Interchangeable battery packs for extended operation, with a sleep mode to prolong battery life
- Weather-resistant design, tested to operate in temperatures from -10°C to +50°C and in heavy rain and snow
- Optional custom shrapnel shield for unit protection and PE custom target plates for paper target stabilization