NAVAIR awards contract for Kestrel Automated Detection Software to Sentient

Sentient awarded contract for Kestrel EO/IR automated detection software for NAVAIR MQ-8 Fire Scout program

Sentient has delivered the first software licenses to NAVAIR as part of a deployment program for use in the Fire Scout Mission Control System. The technology automatically detects objects of interest, in full motion video, over land and sea, to improve ISR performance

Sentient helps to deliver improved reconnaissance to ground, air and sea forces

Sentient has delivered the first Kestrel automated detection software to NAVAIR for use within the Mission Control System package for the MQ-8 Fire Scout. The MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned  helicopter that provides US Navy ships with reconnaissance, situational awareness, aerial fire and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces. “Automated video analysis tools like Kestrel help maximize the value of the EO/IR sensor package to the tactical operator.” Captain Jeff Dodge, Program Manager from NAVAIR said.