Autonomous Drone Vision System for KrattWorks
Autonomous Drone Vision System for KrattWorks
Agmis partnered with KrattWorks to develop onboard machine vision algorithms that enable autonomous object detection, transforming aerial surveillance for defense operations and emergency response.
KrattWorks - Pioneering Autonomous Aerial Intelligence
KrattWorks is an ambitious Estonian startup that emerged from the Agmis Accelerator Program, now recognized as a leader in autonomous drone technology. The company develops drones equipped with onboard machine vision and GSM connectivity, enabling real-time object detection and instant data transfer to control centers via mobile networks. KrattWorks recently secured a €15 million contract with the Estonian Centre for Defence Investment to supply aerial target drones to the Estonian Defence Forces over a 7-year period - a testament to their technological capabilities and market trust.
Traditional Surveillance Drones Fall Short in Mission-Critical Scenarios
Bandwidth-Heavy Video Streams
Conventional drone surveillance requires continuous video transmission, consuming massive bandwidth and creating delays that compromise real-time decision-making in emergency situations.
Manual Monitoring Dependency
Traditional systems demand human operators to constantly watch video feeds, introducing fatigue-related errors and limiting the scale of surveillance operations.
Delayed Situational Awareness
First responders often rely on outdated technology where every wasted minute can cost human lives - whether in wildfire detection, search and rescue, or defense operations.
Limited Autonomous Capability
Most drone platforms lack the intelligence to identify and classify objects independently, requiring constant human intervention and limiting their effectiveness in BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) missions.
Onboard Computer Vision for Autonomous Object Detection
Real-Time Edge Processing: Our computer vision algorithms run directly on the drone's onboard module, enabling autonomous detection of humans, vehicles, fire outbreaks, and other critical elements without relying on ground-based processing or bandwidth-heavy video streams.
Instant Vectorized Data Sharing: Instead of streaming raw video, the system transmits only essential detection data to control centers via GSM networks - dramatically reducing bandwidth requirements while accelerating response times.
Multi-Target Recognition: The machine vision system simultaneously identifies and classifies multiple object types, providing comprehensive situational awareness across defense, firefighting, and public safety applications.
Seamless Integration: Our algorithms integrate with KrattWorks' existing hardware architecture, including their Ghost Dragon multirotor UAV and clip-on gimbal systems, extending computer vision capabilities to various drone platforms.
Autonomous Decision-Making: The system enables true edge autonomy - no manual surveillance, no delay, no large data streams - just intelligent detection and instant alerts when it matters most.
Fail-Safe Operation: Combined with KrattWorks' fail-safe features, the computer vision system maintains reliable performance even when connectivity is intermittent, ensuring mission continuity in challenging environments.
Mission Impact
Autonomous Detection at Point of Observation
Measurable Improvements Across Defense and Public Safety Operations
Eliminated Manual Surveillance
Autonomous object detection removes the need for constant human monitoring, freeing operators to focus on strategic decision-making rather than watching endless video feeds.
Reduced Data Transmission Load
Vectorized data sharing slashes bandwidth requirements compared to traditional video streaming, enabling reliable operation even in areas with limited connectivity.
Accelerated Response Times
Real-time detection and instant alerts compress the window between threat identification and response - critical in firefighting where early detection can prevent disasters.
Expanded Operational Range
Onboard processing combined with GSM connectivity enables unlimited operational range within mobile network coverage, supporting true BVLOS missions without range restrictions.
Vision for the Future
Our joint work with Agmis to develop real-time onboard object detection is a game-changer for our platform. We envision a future where there's no manual surveillance, no delay, no large data streams - just autonomous decision-making at the edge. It takes elite engineering to make that happen, and Agmis delivers exactly that.
Autonomous Fire Detection
The computer vision system identifies fire outbreaks in their earliest stages, transmitting precise location data to first responders before flames gain uncontrollable momentum - potentially saving up to 10x daily firefighting operational costs.
Defense-Grade Performance
Technology proven through KrattWorks' €15 million contract with Estonian Defence Forces, demonstrating reliability and performance that meets military specifications.
Scalable Multi-User Access
Detection data distributes simultaneously to multiple recipients - rescue teams, mission control centers, and authorized third parties - creating seamless situational awareness across all stakeholders.
Platform Flexibility
Computer vision capabilities extend beyond KrattWorks' proprietary drones through clip-on gimbal solutions, bringing autonomous detection to existing drone fleets.
Transforming Aerial Surveillance for Critical Missions
Each year, wildfires destroy an area equal to half of US territory, taking 300,000 lives and causing 15% of global CO2 emissions. In defense scenarios, situational awareness directly impacts mission success and personnel safety. This computer vision-driven approach delivers transformative value through:
Edge Intelligence
Processing happens onboard the drone itself, eliminating latency and enabling autonomous decision-making at the point of observation rather than in distant control rooms.
Mission-Critical Reliability
Technology validated through defense contracts and emergency response testing with Estonian and Portuguese rescue services, proving performance when lives depend on it.
Resource Optimization
Autonomous detection multiplies the effectiveness of limited personnel, enabling broader coverage without proportional increases in human operators.
Future-Ready Architecture
The platform supports KrattWorks' vision of fully autonomous aerial systems for defense, disaster management, and critical infrastructure monitoring - positioning both companies at the forefront of drone innovation.