Dallas-based airspace security firm AirSight has introduced the V3.18 update to its AirGuard software, adding automated visual tracking to its counter-drone toolkit.
The update links axis pan-tilt-zoom (TPZ) cameras with AirGuard’s drone detection system, allowing visual confirmation of hostile uncrewed aerial assets without the usual manual camera control.
Other enhancements include a smoother interface, simplified flight log filtering, and a new dual-sensor cueing option that lets both radar and electronic sensors direct a PTZ camera toward a target for added accuracy.
The V3.18 is compatible with existing PTZ cameras, eliminating the need to buy additional hardware.
“With the V3.18 update, we are directly addressing the need for faster, more reliable visual confirmation,” said AirSight Chief Executive Officer Robert Tabbara, as quoted by Defence Blog.
“By automating the link between our sensors and PTZ cameras, we are not only reducing operator workload and the potential for false alarms but also building a much stronger, indisputable evidence package for any potential security breach.”
AirGuard’s Detection Process
The V3.18 update brings “speed” and “reliability” to the system’s visual tracking process.
Detection sequence starts when its sensors pick up a drone signal, reportedly at longer ranges than standard radars. The system then relays the data to AirSight’s AI servers, which automatically cue a connected PTZ camera to lock onto the coordinated and begin live tracking.
Captured images are stored alongside metadata such as drone ID, time, and location, creating a clear audit trail for every engagement.
By removing manual steps between detection and visual confirmation, AirSight said the update shortens the entire process — a crucial advantage in missions where every second is critical.
