His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) is seeking uncrewed aerial system (UAS) detectors that are small enough to fit inside a pocket or a hand. HMGCC’s Co-Creation unit, which invites applications from industry and academia to help solve national security problems, has set up the challenge.
“There have been high profile news reports detailing the use of off–the-shelf and disposable UAS used in international conflicts as well as to disrupt life here in the UK,” HMGCC says. “There is constant innovation in the disruptive use of UAS, with motivations including examples such as secret surveillance or even damage leading to casualties. The first stage to countering the UAS threat, is to detect their presence. To scale this across national security, a miniaturised UAS detector, ideally that fits in a pocket and alerts the user, is required to operate in rural and urban environments.”
The team wants to hear from organisations who are developing miniature devices to detect UAS. The challenge is not interested in devices used to disrupt or effect UAS flight paths.
Organisations are being asked to apply if, over a 12 week period, they can develop and demonstrate technology to meet this challenge. HMGCC Co-Creation will provide funding for time, materials, overheads and other indirect expenses.
Applications are now open and close on February 20. The challenge has a total budget of up to GBP 60,000.
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