Esh-Tech Systems develops advanced laser and electro‑optical defense solutions that deliver hard‑kill neutralization within a 1 km radius in under two seconds. Its DroneLight platform fires a high‑energy pulsed laser at 5 Hz, capable of engaging up to 30 targets per minute with urban‑safe, eye‑protected operation and 360° rapid‑slew tracking.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Conventional short‑range air‑defense systems rely on kinetic interceptors that are bulky, require significant logistics, and can pose safety hazards in dense urban environments. This limits the ability of military and security forces to rapidly neutralize low‑altitude threats such as drones or swarms within the critical “last kilometer” of protection.
Solution
Esh‑Tech Systems offers the DroneLight platform, a directed‑energy defense solution that delivers hard‑kill neutralization of aerial targets within a 1 km radius in under two seconds. The system employs a high‑energy pulsed laser operating at greater than 5 Hz pulse repetition, enabling engagement of up to 30 targets per minute. Integrated high‑speed cameras and patented “Lucky Acting” technology provide precise, eye‑safe targeting while the 360° azimuth slew (120 deg/sec) and rapid acceleration (60 deg/sec²) allow swift tracking of multiple threats. Power consumption is optimized, achieving high‑rate engagement on just 4 kW, making the platform suitable for vehicle‑mounted or mobile deployments. Data from the laser and camera subsystems are processed onboard to ensure reliable kill assessment without external operators.
Target Audience
Primary customers are armed forces, defense agencies, and security organizations that require rapid, short‑range protection against drones, swarms, and other low‑altitude aerial threats, particularly in urban or vehicle‑mounted contexts.
Features
- High‑energy pulsed laser effector delivering hard‑kill effects at >5 Hz PRF
- Sub‑two‑second time‑to‑neutralization for targets within a 1 km engagement envelope
- Capability to engage up to 30 (and up to 40+) targets per minute
- Urban‑safe operation with eye‑safe laser ranging‑finder (LRF) and ultra‑high‑speed camera for precise targeting
- Co‑boresighted 300 mm optical and laser aperture for accurate beam alignment
- 360° azimuth coverage with 120 deg/sec slew rate and 60 deg/sec² acceleration for rapid tracking
- Ultra‑efficient power usage: 4 kW supports high‑rate engagements, reducing logistical burden
- Patented “Lucky Acting” technology and proprietary pulsed‑laser “drilling” architecture enhancing reliability and cost‑effectiveness