Nova Systems Advances Landmine Detection with AI-Equipped Drones

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Nova Systems has taken a significant step forward in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for landmine detection by integrating it with drones. The advanced image recognition technology enables Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to accurately identify and distinguish between real landmines and other objects such as rocks or debris. This innovation holds the potential to greatly reduce the risks faced by Defence personnel and civilians in mine-affected areas.

Developed by Nova Systems’ engineers, this AI tool is currently undergoing rigorous testing in Latrobe Valley at the company’s deployable UAV Testing Range. This testing is part of the company’s ongoing efforts in capability development and system enhancement.

“The integration of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into the Australian Defence Force is not just a strategic choice, but an imperative,” said Nova Systems CEO Dean Rosenfield.

As part of its Test and Evaluation (T&E) Centre of Excellence initiative—a collaborative effort with academia, industry, and government—Nova Systems has been investing in both physical and synthetic methods for performing T&E on autonomous and uncrewed systems-of-systems. This initiative aims to ensure the highest standards of performance and reliability for these advanced technologies.