Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop a new artificial intelligence dataset using images of foreign object debris and damage (FOD) commonly found on U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields. This project is intended to support Department of the Air Force initiatives while expanding the company's AI-powered computer vision technology into defense and commercial airfield operations.
The company said the award broadens the potential applications of its patented SPOTD (Safe Pro Object Threat Detection) platform beyond battlefield and post-conflict landmine detection. The contract follows recent interest from the U.S. Army, which has invited Safe Pro to provide operational support during an upcoming airfield exercise. For more details, see the full press release at https://ibn.fm/MUG6L.
Safe Pro Group showcases the latest application of its AI-powered threat detection technology, demonstrating how its real-time computer vision platform can support rapid inspection of airfields and runways. Designed to autonomously identify landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other potential hazards, the technology enhances situational awareness and helps improve safety across defense and critical infrastructure operations.
The Air Force uses AFWERX, its innovation arm, to streamline the SBIR process and accelerate technology adoption. This contract represents a strategic move for Safe Pro as it seeks to diversify its revenue streams and address a critical safety need in aviation. FOD, which includes debris like rocks, metal fragments, and tire pieces, poses a significant risk to aircraft engines and tires, costing the global aviation industry billions annually. By developing a specialized AI dataset, Safe Pro aims to enable faster, more accurate FOD detection, potentially reducing inspection times and improving runway safety.
Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through platforms like SPOTD, Safe Pro provides advanced situational awareness tools for defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications. The company is a leading provider of AI solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, leveraging commercially available drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform targets multiple markets, including commercial, government, law enforcement, and humanitarian sectors. For more information, visit https://safeprogroup.com.
