Talon Avionics offers the SECTR counter‑UAS system, a mobile, low‑power platform that autonomously detects, tracks, and neutralizes low‑cost drones using kinetic interceptors. By fusing radar, electro‑optical and RF sensors with onboard AI, it provides scalable, cost‑balanced airspace protection for military and security customers without extensive operator training.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Drones, especially low‑cost FPV and AI‑driven UAVs, are increasingly used for reconnaissance, targeting and direct attacks, accounting for a large share of battlefield casualties. Traditional counter‑UAS systems rely on expensive kinetic interceptors, making them economically unsustainable against mass‑produced threats. Additionally, legacy solutions are often stationary, power‑hungry, and require extensive operator training, limiting their effectiveness in fast‑moving combat environments.
Solution
The SECTR c‑UAS system from Talon Avionics provides a cost‑balanced defense by using kinetic interception that restores price parity with inexpensive drone threats. Integrated sensor fusion and onboard artificial intelligence enable autonomous detection, tracking, and engagement of multiple aerial targets without human intervention. Its software‑defined, modular architecture allows rapid updates and the addition of new detection and engagement algorithms directly in the field. The system is designed to be mobile, low‑power, and capable of operating in contested environments where traditional defenses struggle. By combining autonomous engagement with a scalable, economical interceptor, SECTR offers a sustainable solution for modern airspace protection.
Target Audience
Primary customers are military units, defense contractors, and security agencies that need scalable, cost‑effective protection against low‑cost drone swarms and unauthorized aerial surveillance.
Features
- Sensor fusion suite combining radar, electro‑optical, and RF inputs for comprehensive threat detection
- Onboard AI engine that autonomously tracks and prioritizes multiple simultaneous UAVs
- Kinetic interceptor payload delivering low‑cost, high‑precision neutralization of small drones
- Software‑defined, modular architecture enabling field‑updatable detection and engagement algorithms
- Compact, mobile platform with reduced power consumption compared to stationary legacy systems
- Minimal operator training required due to autonomous engagement capabilities