Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) announced it has been selected by AFWERX for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop a new artificial intelligence dataset using images of foreign object debris and damage (FOD) commonly found on U.S. Air Force and civilian airfields. The project is intended to support Department of the Air Force initiatives while expanding the company’s AI-powered computer vision technology into defense and commercial airfield operations.
The award broadens the potential applications of Safe Pro’s patented SPOTD (Safe Pro Object Threat Detection) platform beyond battlefield and post-conflict landmine detection. The contract follows recent interest from the U.S. Army, which has invited Safe Pro to provide operational support during an upcoming airfield exercise. The company showcases the latest application of its AI-powered threat detection technology, demonstrating how its real-time computer vision platform can support rapid inspection of airfields and runways.
Designed to autonomously identify landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other potential hazards, the technology enhances situational awareness and helps improve safety across defense and critical infrastructure operations. By focusing on FOD detection, Safe Pro is addressing a critical safety issue: foreign object debris on runways can cause significant damage to aircraft and pose serious risks to personnel. The SBIR contract underscores the U.S. Department of the Air Force’s commitment to leveraging AI for airfield safety.
Safe Pro Group Inc. is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through platforms like SPOTD, Safe Pro provides advanced situational awareness tools for defense, humanitarian, and homeland security applications globally. The company is a leading provider of AI solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, leveraging commercially available off-the-shelf drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosive threats, providing a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods.
Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform targets multiple markets, including commercial, government, law enforcement, and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear, and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency.
The SBIR contract represents a significant milestone for Safe Pro, validating the versatility of its computer vision technology and opening new revenue streams in the defense and commercial aviation sectors. For leaders in business and technology, this development highlights the growing convergence of AI and drone technology in critical infrastructure safety. As air travel and defense operations increasingly rely on automation, the ability to rapidly and accurately detect FOD could reduce downtime, prevent accidents, and lower maintenance costs.
For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit Safe Pro Group. The latest news and updates relating to SPAI are available in the company’s newsroom at IBN Newsroom.
