A light irradiation device includes: at least one imaging means that images a monitoring region to continue to accurately irradiate a moving target with light; at least one projection means that irradiates the monitoring region with signal light; a control means that controls the imaging means to image the monitoring region and controls the projection means to emit the signal light; at least one propeller that moves the own device in the air; and a flight control means that controls flight of the own device by controlling the propeller, the control means controlling, when recognizing a light irradiation target to be irradiated with the signal light on image data imaged by the imaging means, the projection means to emit the signal light toward the light irradiation target.

A light irradiation device includes: at least one imaging means that images a monitoring region to continue to accurately irradiate a moving target with light; at least one projection means that irradiates the monitoring region with signal light; a control means that controls the imaging means to image the monitoring region and controls the projection means to emit the signal light; at least one propeller that moves the own device in the air; and a flight control means that controls flight of the own device by controlling the propeller, the control means controlling, when recognizing a light irradiation target to be irradiated with the signal light on image data imaged by the imaging means, the projection means to emit the signal light toward the light irradiation target.

A light irradiation device includes: at least one imaging means that images a monitoring region to continue to accurately irradiate a moving target with light; at least one projection means that irradiates the monitoring region with signal light; a control means that controls the imaging means to image the monitoring region and controls the projection means to emit the signal light; at least one propeller that moves the own device in the air; and a flight control means that controls flight of the own device by controlling the propeller, the control means controlling, when recognizing a light irradiation target to be irradiated with the signal light on image data imaged by the imaging means, the projection means to emit the signal light toward the light irradiation target.

A human transported weapons system is comprised of processing logic and a barrel movably mounted within a stock. The barrel is movable for positioning and propelling a projectile. The system is comprised of a targeting subsystem (aiming towards an area of sighting); means for locking onto at least one target in the area of sighting as a chosen target responsive to the processing logic; means for determining where the projectile needs to be aimed to strike the chosen target responsive to the processing logic; means for computing a difference between where the projectile needs to be aimed to strike the chosen target at a firing time and where the barrel is aimed at the firing time, responsive to the processing logic; means for adjusting the position of the barrel within the stock, responsive to the computing the difference [note: barrel is adjusted within the stock of the weapon responsive to determining where the projectile needs to be aimed at the firing time to strike the chosen target and where the barrel is aimed at the firing time]; and, a firing subsystem, firing the projectile at firing time so to propel the projectile through the barrel at the chosen target.

A human transported weapons system is comprised of processing logic and a barrel movably mounted within a stock. The barrel is movable for positioning and propelling a projectile. The system is comprised of a targeting subsystem (aiming towards an area of sighting); means for locking onto at least one target in the area of sighting as a chosen target responsive to the processing logic; means for determining where the projectile needs to be aimed to strike the chosen target responsive to the processing logic; means for computing a difference between where the projectile needs to be aimed to strike the chosen target at a firing time and where the barrel is aimed at the firing time, responsive to the processing logic; means for adjusting the position of the barrel within the stock, responsive to the computing the difference [note: barrel is adjusted within the stock of the weapon responsive to determining where the projectile needs to be aimed at the firing time to strike the chosen target and where the barrel is aimed at the firing time]; and, a firing subsystem, firing the projectile at firing time so to propel the projectile through the barrel at the chosen target.

A system for aligning a weapon to a high-performance target sensor. A reference measurement sensor installed on the target sensor measures the direction and range to each of several references points on the weapon. From these measurements, and measurement by the target sensor of target states, a processing circuit calculates the states of the target in a coordinate system of the weapon. Each reference point may be a retroreflector; the reference measurement sensor may include an imaging sensor to measure direction, and a laser range finder to measure range.

A system for aligning a weapon to a high-performance target sensor. A reference measurement sensor installed on the target sensor measures the direction and range to each of several references points on the weapon. From these measurements, and measurement by the target sensor of target states, a processing circuit calculates the states of the target in a coordinate system of the weapon. Each reference point may be a retroreflector; the reference measurement sensor may include an imaging sensor to measure direction, and a laser range finder to measure range.

The target marking device comprises a small-size flying unit, said flying unit being configured to fly at low height and to be guided with the aid of guidance commands, said flying unit being furnished with at least one sensor able to measure at least one parameter of the environment, a data transmission unit configured to emit at least data relating to measurements carried out by the sensor from the flying unit and to receive guidance orders at the flying unit, and at least one emitter able to emit position information.

The target marking device comprises a small-size flying unit, said flying unit being configured to fly at low height and to be guided with the aid of guidance commands, said flying unit being furnished with at least one sensor able to measure at least one parameter of the environment, a data transmission unit configured to emit at least data relating to measurements carried out by the sensor from the flying unit and to receive guidance orders at the flying unit, and at least one emitter able to emit position information.

New targeting systems, hardware and techniques are provided, in which an auxiliary probe is first launched and deployed at a target. Extremely precise, deliberate targeting for future projectiles, weapons or non-lethal measures is then made relative to the position and orientation of the probe. In one embodiment, a system enables a sniper to plan measures with extreme precision within an environment, evaluate their effectiveness, and execute them extremely rapidly once satisfied. A user may create, set, adjust and execute Impact Point indicators, corresponding with projected points of impact of a projectile on a target subject within a target environment. The system may counteract and otherwise adjust for certain ballistic and environmental factors in a firing mechanism to maintain such an Impact Point fire ready, in real time. Yet the system is unobtrusive, allowing the user to engage ordinary targeting activity.