Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), a developer of AI-powered security and defense solutions, announced it was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) contract by AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (“DAF”), to develop a new AI dataset for airfield operations. The contract focuses on creating a dataset using images of Foreign Object Debris/Damage (“FOD”) commonly encountered on U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields. This initiative aims to help the DAF address pressing challenges related to airfield safety and maintenance.
The dataset will be built from images of debris and damage that pose risks to aircraft and personnel. By training AI models on this data, the system could automatically detect and classify FOD, reducing the need for manual inspections and enhancing operational efficiency. This technology could be applied to both military and commercial airfields, opening up a significant new market opportunity for Safe Pro.
Safe Pro’s existing computer vision technology, which has been used in security and defense applications, could be rapidly expanded into airfield operations through this project. The company sees potential for its AI solutions to improve safety and reduce costs in both sectors. The contract, awarded through AFWERX, underscores the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to leveraging small business innovation for critical defense needs.
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