Security & Defense

MicroVision’s lidar technology on commercial or defense UAVs is transforming security and defense operations through precise, real-time 3D data intelligence. It enables superior situational awareness, rapid centimeter-level scanning, obstacle detection, and terrain mapping - even in darkness or dense vegetation. Whether exploring unknown areas, evaluating convoy routes, conducting border surveillance, or assisting in search-and-rescue operations, airborne lidar payload modules deliver maximum precision to unlock new operational advantages.

Compact Form Factor

Small, lightweight design for seamless integration: ideal for drones and small, unmanned vehicles.

Real-Time Mapping

Simultaneous mapping during flight or operation, even in GNSS-denied or unknown areas.

Autonomous Navigation

Enables drones and unmanned ground vehicles to navigate and operate independently.

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for Security & Defense applications

Navigation in GNSS-Denied Environments

Enabling precise navigation in unknown environments and communicating with operators or other units, MicroVision’s mapping solutions support missions such as area surveillance, environmental navigation, and autonomous ISR exploration. They ensure reliable path planning, and safe operation even in closed sky and GNSS-denied environments.

3D Mapping for ISR Missions

MicroVision's mapping solutions provide accurate 3D mapping for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) missions, even in unknown terrain. Our solutions capture vegetation density, elevation models, and hidden site features with centimeter accuracy. Our near-range and long-range products effectively locate hidden structures and map remote border areas with fast, reliable geodata.

Real-time Mapping at the Edge

Drones equipped with MicroVision's mapping modules are redefining at-the-edge data processing by generating dense 3D point clouds in real time. With software onboard, and real-time data delivery to the ground, these systems avoid cloud delays and provide immediate spatial awareness. The reduced latency supports rapid decision-making. From terrain modeling to precise obstacle detection, the mapping solutions enable accurate, continuously updated maps exactly when needed.

Live-Data Delivery to Ground Vehicles

In defense operations, MAVs and ground vehicles form a tightly integrated team, especially when MAVs are equipped with MicroVision’s mapping solution. Delivering high-resolution 3D mapping and rapid threat detection from above, even in complex or GNSS-denied environments, ground vehicles can use this real-time intelligence to navigate safely, plan routes, and respond more effectively to changing conditions. Together, they enhance situational awareness, increase operational precision, and improve mission safety.