Innoviz Technologies Ltd. has announced a collaboration with AeroNous Solutions Ltd. to integrate its LiDAR technology into AeroNous's open-architecture command-and-control platform for counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations. The partnership aims to enhance the platform's ability to detect, track, and respond to aerial threats by leveraging Innoviz's high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms.

AeroNous builds systems that unify sensors, effectors, and third-party data sources into a single operational picture. The company identified continuous, precise drone localization as a critical capability for this operational picture. After evaluating available sensing technologies, AeroNous selected Innoviz's existing LiDAR products as the solution best suited to address this requirement.

The integration of Innoviz's LiDAR technology is expected to improve the accuracy and reliability of drone detection and tracking within AeroNous's platform. This collaboration highlights the growing demand for advanced sensing solutions in counter-UAS applications.

Key Details of the Partnership

Innoviz Technologies Ltd. is a leading supplier of LiDAR sensor platforms, while AeroNous Solutions Ltd. specializes in systems that unify sensors and data sources for aerial threat response. The collaboration underscores the importance of precise localization in modern counter-UAS strategies.

Innoviz has entered a strategic collaboration with Drive Group to integrate its InnovizSMART LiDAR into Drive's transportation systems and perimeter security solutions. The partnership aims to combine Innoviz's LiDAR capabilities with Drive Group's operational expertise in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and perimeter security, targeting a sales goal of $20 million by the end of 2027.

As an immediate commitment under the agreement, Drive Group issued an upfront purchase order to Innoviz for InnovizSMART units. These units will be integrated into Drive's Barak LightGuard systems to accelerate global market adoption in precise drone localization, critical infrastructure, border security, and ITS.

The Barak LightGuard system was developed by Barak 555, a subsidiary of Drive Group. It integrates Innoviz's InnovizSMART product with software from Cogniteam. The system combines a high-resolution 3D LiDAR sensor, a video camera, and AI-based analytics software to detect and classify objects such as humans, vehicles, and animals at distances of up to approximately 1,000 meters.

This technology supports perimeter intrusion detection for defense and homeland security markets, including critical infrastructure facilities and border security. The collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to enhance security and transportation solutions globally.