Miltrade successfully completed delivery of its MTech CRAD-80 and CRAD-0 to a significant international Systems Integrator who has its regional R&D Centre in Singapore. The CRAD-80 and CRAD-0 were specifically tuned for use as part of a counter-drone defence system. The delivery of the CRADs resulted in continuing R&D collaboration work to enhance the sensor-to-emitter integration.
“It was very satisfying for the team to achieve these milestones despite the multiple waves of COVID-19, which severely disrupted the supply chain and workflows. The engineers worked tirelessly to resolve challenges at many fronts. Ultimately, the reward was to see that the customer’s expectations were met,” said Timothy Tang, Technical Director.
The CRAD series of electro-optics are designed and developed to be robust and yet affordable thermal/low light camera system for parameter surveillance. Responding to security threats posed by cheap and off-the-shelf drones, customers are demanding for long-range and high-performance electro-optic systems, such as the CRAD, at an affordable price. The CRAD is Miltrade’s answer to the demand.
A range of sensor options are also available for the CRAD and the system can be configured with an external mount, where the additional sensor or emitter can remain bore-sighted with the electro-optics at all times. In the pipeline is a new capability for remote control and live video streaming. “We are excited about the potential for us to add network capabilities to CRAD and complete our suite of surveillance solutions from sensor to C2, where its network capabilities would enable us to remotely control the sensor and to receive ‘live’ video streams from remote locations,” said Timothy.