ELECTRO-OPTICAL CAMERAS FOR C-UAS PLATFORMS
Mission-ready EO/IR systems to support detection, tracking, and classification of drone threats.
Engineered for Modern C-UAS Operations
CST delivers rugged, high-performance electro-optics purpose-built for drone threats.
From visual and infrared to advanced zoom optics, our cameras support accurate, real-time threat awareness — day or night.
Why Electro-Optics Matter in C-UAS Systems
CST’s imaging technology enhances drone defense by delivering the visual clarity and targeting precision that radar and RF-based solutions alone can’t provide.
Visual Confirmation – Identify drone type, payload, and intent in real time
Silent Tracking – Visual and infrared sensors enable passive detection without alerting targets
Multispectral Advantage – Fuse visible, SWIR, and thermal channels for higher detection confidence
Long-Range Clarity – HD zoom optics and uncooled LWIR provide sharp visuals at distance
Why Electro-Optics Matter in C-UAS Systems
CST’s imaging technology enhances drone defense by delivering the visual clarity and targeting precision that radar and RF-based solutions alone can’t provide.
Visual Confirmation – Identify drone type, payload, and intent in real time
Silent Tracking – Visual and infrared sensors enable passive detection without alerting targets
Multispectral Advantage – Fuse visible, SWIR, and thermal channels for higher detection confidence
Long-Range Clarity – HD zoom optics and uncooled LWIR provide sharp visuals at distance
Built for Versatile Optical Detection Scenarios
High-Resolution Visibility in Low-Light Conditions
Dual‑Spectrum Capability
– Combines visible and NIR sensors for improved image clarity in low-light or nighttime environments
High-Fidelity Detail
– Supports accurate object recognition and tracking, enhancing situational awareness
Seamless Integration –
Compatible with CST’s sensor fusion platforms, enabling NIR + thermal or visible video overlay
Detection of difficult-to-spot drones in fog, haze, and glare.
Short-wave infrared imaging (0.9–1.7 µm) penetrates visual obstructions, such as fog, smoke, and haze, making it ideal for detecting airborne threats in degraded environments.
Dual‑Spectrum Capability
– Combines visible and SWIR sensors for improved image clarity in low-light or nighttime environments
Sees Through Fog, Smoke & Haze
– Detects reflected SWIR light to reveal targets invisible to visible or thermal cameras.
Low-Light & Covert Operation
– Functions in total darkness with passive or laser-assisted (invisible) illumination.
Material Discrimination
– Identifies contrasts in camouflage, coatings, and fabrics – useful in defense, surveillance, and inspection missions.
Thermal Imaging (LWIR)
Reliable heat-based tracking for day, night, and degraded environments
LWIR (8–14 µm)
Excellent for passive detection in low-light or no-light conditions
Uses uncooled microbolometers — rugged, compact, and cost-effective
Ruggedized & Open-Frame Systems
Guaranteed Longevity & Reliability
Fully sealed systems designed for extreme conditions and continuous operation
Up to 20 years of operational lifespan for defense and industrial applications
Best-in-Class Boresight Precision
Down to 0.1 mrad accuracy throughout the zoom axis
Stable performance from –40 °C to +70 °C, even under recoil and vibration
Flexible Integration – Rugged or Open-Frame
Choose between ruggedized housings or compact open-frame modules
Ideal for turret systems, pan/tilt units, mobile platforms, or embedded system builds
Direct IP-video delivery for faster system integration.
Our cameras support H.264 streaming over Ethernet, eliminating the need for external encoders and simplifying integration.
Proven Integrations
Trusted by leading system integrators in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Our camera systems are platform-agnostic and can be integrated into:
Gimbals, pan/tilt units, and fixed installations
Output formats including IP, SDI, and analog
Integration with AI-based tracking and classification software
Tailored lens, sensor, and housing configurations
Leonardo NERIO ULR platform featuring integrated CST optics.
Image courtesy of Leonardo.
Proven Integrations
Trusted by leading system integrators in the defense and aerospace sectors.
Leonardo NERIO ULR platform featuring integrated CST optics.
Image courtesy of Leonardo.
Our camera systems are platform-agnostic and can be integrated into:
Gimbals, pan/tilt units, and fixed installations
Output formats including IP, SDI, and analog
Integration with AI-based tracking and classification software
Tailored lens, sensor, and housing configurations
Counter UAS Cameras
SPECTREL SWIR FHD 220
Coming Soon
SPECTREL FHD 360
Coming Soon
Open-Frames Options
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