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 company said the award broadens the potential applications of its 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. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/MUG6L.
Safe Pro Group 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.
This contract signals a strategic pivot for Safe Pro, leveraging its expertise in AI-driven image analysis to address a critical need in aviation safety. Foreign object debris on runways poses significant risks to aircraft and personnel, and current inspection methods can be time-consuming and prone to human error. By developing a specialized dataset for FOD detection, Safe Pro aims to automate and accelerate the inspection process, potentially reducing downtime and increasing operational readiness for military and commercial airports.
The award also underscores the growing interest from the Department of Defense in integrating commercial AI solutions into its logistics and safety protocols. The U.S. Army’s invitation for Safe Pro to participate in an airfield exercise further validates the technology’s potential. If successful, the dataset could become a standard tool for airfield safety, opening new revenue streams for the company beyond its core humanitarian demining market.
Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) is a mission-driven technology company delivering AI-enabled security and defense solutions. Through cutting-edge 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 artificial intelligence 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. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., visit https://safeprogroup.com.
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