Primus offers an AI‑enhanced passive radar system that simultaneously detects and tracks drones and birds across all weather conditions without emitting signals. The solution combines 90% software with off‑the‑shelf hardware, enabling stealthy deployment in populated areas and easy integration with existing air‑traffic‑control infrastructure.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Existing airspace security solutions rely on active radars or RF sensors that emit signals, creating blind spots, false alarms, and weather‑dependent performance, and they cannot be safely installed in densely populated or sensitive areas.
Solution
Primus delivers an AI‑enhanced passive radar system that listens to ambient electromagnetic reflections, eliminating emissions and enabling stealthy deployment in cities and near critical infrastructure. The solution is built 90 % in software and uses off‑the‑shelf antennas and receivers, keeping acquisition and ownership costs low while allowing rapid installation. It simultaneously detects and tracks autonomous drones—including RF‑silent and fiber‑optic‑controlled units—and birds across all weather conditions. Proprietary AI algorithms filter clutter and suppress false positives, providing reliable, real‑time situational awareness. The platform integrates with existing air‑traffic‑control or security networks through standard APIs, supporting seamless data exchange. An optional non‑lethal bird‑strike suppression module extends protection to wildlife hazards. Continuous monitoring and automated alerts enable early warning and proactive response for protected zones.
Target Audience
Primary customers are operators of critical infrastructure—airports, power‑grid facilities, ports, and municipal authorities managing urban airspace—as well as defense and security agencies that require covert, continuous monitoring of drones and bird hazards.
Features
- Passive radar architecture that receives reflected ambient signals, removing the need for transmitted emissions
- AI‑driven signal‑processing pipeline that classifies drones, birds, and clutter with high confidence, reducing false alarms
- All‑weather performance using algorithms that compensate for rain, fog, and low‑visibility conditions
- Modular hardware kit composed of off‑the‑shelf antennas and receivers for quick installation in urban or industrial sites
- Standard API/NET interfaces for seamless integration with existing air‑traffic‑control, security, or UAV‑mitigation systems
- Real‑time 3‑D tracking of multiple targets, delivering position, velocity, and classification data
- Optional non‑lethal bird‑strike suppression subsystem that can be triggered automatically upon detection
- Software‑only update path that enhances detection capabilities without hardware changes