Brochure

aircraft to autonomously refuel in flight. Our
video processing system locates, recognizes
and tracks the refueling connector and
outputs data to the flight control system to
close the loop and effectively steer the UAV
to dock with the refueling aircraft.
Initial demonstrations used a NASA aircraft
to simulate the UAV with the pilots hands-
off. Subsequent flights will lead to a fully
autonomous refueling capability.
Because we are at the cutting edge of new
product design and development, we can
meet the challenges of new applications
head on and give you a range of products
you can rely on.
Spectacular Performance
One of the most spectacular applications of
our image processing technology is in the
autonomous refueling of unmanned aircraft
(UAVs). GE Intelligent Platforms is a partner
in a program which will allow unmanned
Our video tracker played a key role in the first
ever, autonomous probe and drogue airborne
refueling demonstration.
For over two decades, our rolling program
of research and development has delivered
innovative technology in video tracking and
image processing for customers around the
globe. Our goal is to build on this heritage,
so that you stay at the forefront of video im-
age processing technology in the future.
Working to the exacting standards of ISO
9001:2000, our engineers are developing
the next generation of image process-
ing products while incorporating ongoing
product improvements.
Research and
Development.
To keep you on the leading edge, we continuously
explore new image processing technology.