Provides dedicated counter‑UAS solutions that can detect, track, and engage low‑cost commercial drones threatening critical infrastructure, where traditional air defense systems are ineffective. The system offers persistent, rapid response capability to address the 400% rise in unmanned aerial threats and sub‑minute warning times.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Low‑cost commercial drones can carry payloads that threaten critical infrastructure, yet existing air‑defense systems are designed for high‑speed, high‑value targets and cannot economically engage these small, slow, and numerous threats. The frequency of unmanned aerial system attacks has risen by more than 400 % since 2022, and operators often have less than a minute to detect and respond.
Solution
Orcrist delivers a purpose‑built counter‑UAS platform that continuously monitors airspace around protected sites, identifies hostile drones, and initiates an automated engagement sequence. The system fuses radar, radio‑frequency, and electro‑optical sensors with AI‑driven classification to maintain reliable detection even in cluttered environments. Once a threat is confirmed, the platform tracks the target in real time and deploys an appropriate neutralization method—such as kinetic interceptors or directed‑energy emitters—without requiring manual operator input. All actions are logged and transmitted to a secure command interface, enabling operators to review incidents and adjust defensive postures. Designed for 24/7 operation, the solution provides a rapid, persistent response that bridges the gap between emerging drone threats and legacy defense capabilities.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of critical infrastructure—such as power utilities, ports, airports, and military installations—and government agencies responsible for protecting high‑value assets from low‑cost drone attacks.
Features
- Multi‑sensor suite (radar, RF, EO/IR) that detects drones at ranges up to several kilometers in all weather conditions
- AI‑based threat classification that distinguishes hostile drones from benign aerial objects with low false‑positive rates
- Automated tracking algorithms that maintain lock on moving targets while compensating for wind and evasive maneuvers
- Integrated kinetic (projectile) and directed‑energy (laser) engagement options selectable per mission profile
- Real‑time command‑and‑control dashboard with incident logging, threat analytics, and remote override capability
- Scalable architecture that can protect single facilities or be networked across multiple sites for coordinated defense
- Low‑maintenance design with self‑diagnostic health monitoring to ensure continuous readiness