Multi-Modal Detection Research

Precision Engineered.
Multi-Modal Aerial
Detection.

Three sensing modalities in one system — passive acoustic arrays, AI-powered visual classification, and electromagnetic monitoring — delivering sub-2-second aerial object detection with zero RF emissions.

0–5 km
Detection Range
<2 s
Classification Time
24/7
All-Weather Ops
The Problem
Detection Economics

Early detection
is the most
cost-effective approach.

Detection Range
0 – 5 km
passive acoustic, open terrain
Classification Time
< 2 seconds
on-edge AI inference
False Positive Rate
< 0.1%
field-validated accuracy
RF Emissions
Zero
fully passive — unjammable
Operational Cost
Best Value
no consumables per detection
Cost Asymmetry
How It Works

Detection in three steps.
Under 2 seconds.

01

Acoustic Detection

0 – 5 km Passive Range

A distributed array of passive microphones continuously monitors the acoustic environment. No radar. No RF emissions. No electronic signature. Low-altitude fixed-wing drones produce a distinct acoustic fingerprint detectable at up to 5 km in open terrain.

Passive · Interference-resistant · Silent operation
02

AI Classification

Sub-2s Identification

Raw audio is streamed to an on-edge inference engine trained on low-altitude drone and aerial object signatures. The classifier outputs object type, bearing, elevation, and confidence score. False-positive rate below 0.1% in field conditions.

On-edge inference · No cloud dependency
03

Operator Alert

Instant Notification

Bearing, elevation, range, and object classification are instantly relayed to the operator interface. Configurable alert thresholds and multi-channel notification ensure the right people are informed within seconds of detection.

Operator-notified · Alert-ready · Configurable
AI Acoustic Classification
On-edge AI classification — aerial object signature identified in under 2 seconds
Acoustic Intelligence

The sensor that
cannot be disrupted.

Radar-based detection relies on electromagnetic emissions that can be identified or spoofed. Passive acoustic sensing emits nothing — it only listens. Combined with visual AI and electromagnetic monitoring, Peregrine achieves multi-modal coverage that no single sensor can replicate.

Low-altitude fixed-wing drones produce characteristic acoustic signatures. Peregrine's multi-array passive sensor triangulates bearing and elevation using time-difference-of-arrival (TDOA) across a deployable sensor grid. Electromagnetic passivity ensures the system itself has zero detectable emission profile.

Modality 1
Passive Acoustic (TDOA)
Modality 2
Visual AI (IR + optical)
Modality 3
Electromagnetic (passive)
Bearing Accuracy
± 2°
RF Emissions
Zero
Day / Night Ops
All conditions
Passive Acoustic Sensor Array
Live Acoustic Analysis
Active
MatchFixed-wing UAS — 97.3%
Bearing247° / Elev 8°
Range3.2 km
Est. Time to Zone~68 s
Alert issued — Operator notified
Technical Specifications

Uncompromising quality.
Built for the field.

Acoustic Detection System

Detection MethodPassive multi-node acoustic array
Detection Range0 – 5 km (open terrain)
Array NodesConfigurable (min. 3)
LocalisationTime-difference-of-arrival (TDOA)
Bearing Accuracy± 2°
Classification Time< 2 seconds
False Positive Rate< 0.1% (field conditions)
RF EmissionsNone
PowerBattery / solar hybrid
Deployment Time< 10 minutes per node

Peregrine Aerial Scout Platform

Platform TypeAI-guided rotary-wing aerial scout
PropulsionElectric quad-rotor
Max SpeedAvailable under NDA
Operational Altitude0 – 1,500 m AGL
Primary FunctionAirborne optical confirmation
GuidanceAcoustic cue (5 km→500 m) + AI vision
Optical SensorsIR thermal + low-light optical + AI classification
Authorisation ModeAI-assisted / Operator-authorized
Launch Time< 5 seconds from detection cue
Operational Temperature-20°C to +55°C
Deployment PositioningBest-value · Premium quality
Detection Performance

Best-in-class detection.
Zero emissions.

<2s
Classification Time
Acoustic cue to object classification
5 km
Passive Detection Range
No radar required
<0.1%
False Positive Rate
Field-validated AI accuracy
0 RF
Electronic Signature
Fully passive, interference-resistant
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