INLEAP Photonics develops ultra-fast, high-precision laser beam steering systems for two primary applications: secure drone defence and industrial laser material processing. Its pixel-based technology operates without moving mechanical components, enabling beam steering up to 2500 times faster than conventional galvanometer or polygon scanners. The company's drone defence system is eye-safe, allowing deployment in urban environments to protect critical infrastructure.
Funding
€2M 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
Drones are increasingly used for espionage, as weapons, and for criminal activities, posing a growing threat to people and critical infrastructure. Existing drone defence technologies are often too slow, lack precision, are costly, or cannot be safely deployed in urban environments. In industrial manufacturing, conventional laser beam steering systems that rely on moving masses like mirrors cause non-productive process times and limit efficiency.
Solution
INLEAP Photonics provides ultra-fast, high-precision laser system technology for both secure drone defence and high-performance industrial applications. The INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® SHIELD® system intercepts drones by directing a small, precisely controlled, high-energy light spot at a previously identified vulnerable point on the drone, operating with exceptional precision and speed. The technology enables eye-safe operation, allowing for safe use even in urban environments. For industry, the INLEAP® FASTLIGHT® system steers laser beams up to 2500 times faster than conventional systems, significantly reducing non-productive process times and integrating seamlessly into existing laser systems to make manufacturing more efficient and cost-effective.
Target Audience
Primary customers include military and defence organizations, as well as operators of critical infrastructure such as airports, energy facilities, and data centres requiring drone defence. The industrial laser beam steering technology targets manufacturers seeking to improve efficiency and throughput in laser-based material processing.
Features
- Pixel-based laser beam steering technology that operates entirely without moving mechanical components, enabling speeds up to 2500 times faster than galvanometer or polygon scanners
- Eye-safe laser operation for drone defence, permitting controlled deployment in urban and safety-critical environments
- System designed to counter NATO UAS Class I and II drones without ammunition or collateral damage in under one second
- Retrofit-ready design compatible with commercially available industrial standard laser sources and existing systems
- Integration with industry-standard software solutions and additional control and measurement systems
- Available in multiple formats, including a stationary SHIELD system and a HELD variant mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle for mobile C-UAS scenarios