A method of controlling an image acquisition device for tracking a target object includes: detecting an event in which tracking of a first object, which is a tracking target object, fails in a first image acquired by the image acquisition device; determining, in the first image, a reference object which is used as a reference for controlling the image acquisition device; controlling the image acquisition device such that at least one of an image capturing range and an image capturing direction of the image acquisition device is adjusted based on at least one of a size and a location of the reference object in the first image; and recognizing the first object in a second image acquired by the image acquisition device in a state in which at least one of the image capturing range and the image capturing direction is adjusted.

A system for controlling turret functions of a land-based combat vehicle includes: a plurality of image detection sensors for recording sequences of images having an at least partial view of a 360° environment of the land-based combat vehicle; at least one virtual, augmented or mixed reality headset for wear by an operator, the headset presenting the at least partial view of the environment of the land-based combat vehicle on a display, the headset including a direction sensor for tracking an orientation of the headset imparted during a movement of a head of the operator and eye tracking means for tracking eye movements of the operator; a control unit including at least one computing unit for receiving as input and processing: images supplied by the plurality of image detection sensors; headset position and orientation data supplied by the direction sensor; eye position data supplied by the eye tracking means.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide weapon sighted cameras. A camera can be mounted on a weapon and, after a set-up procedure, can acquire a target without using a weapon sight of the weapon.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide weapon sighted cameras. A camera can be mounted on a weapon and, after a set-up procedure, can acquire a target without using a weapon sight of the weapon.

The present invention relates to an armed unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), an armed UAV control system, and methods of use thereof. In one form, the armed UAV includes: an elongate body, a pair opposed side rotor arm assemblies extending from the sides of the body, a tail rotor arm assembly extending from a rear end of the body, a weapons system including at least one firearm associated with the body, and a flight and targeting controller operatively associated with the side rotor arm assemblies and the tail rotor arm assembly. The controller configured to: determine at least a pitch angle and yaw angle required to strike a target with the weapons system, based on target information received; and selectively control operation of each rotor arm assembly for aiming the weapons system, based on at least the pitch angle and the yaw angle determined.

The present invention relates to an armed unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), an armed UAV control system, and methods of use thereof. In one form, the armed UAV includes: an elongate body, a pair opposed side rotor arm assemblies extending from the sides of the body, a tail rotor arm assembly extending from a rear end of the body, a weapons system including at least one firearm associated with the body, and a flight and targeting controller operatively associated with the side rotor arm assemblies and the tail rotor arm assembly. The controller configured to: determine at least a pitch angle and yaw angle required to strike a target with the weapons system, based on target information received; and selectively control operation of each rotor arm assembly for aiming the weapons system, based on at least the pitch angle and the yaw angle determined.

An optical detection system for detecting a hostile optical component without exposing the surrounding to unnecessary hazards is disclosed. The system comprises a laser unit configured to provide an adjustable laser beam along an optical path to scan for the optic component or to act as jammer by providing a target spoofing; a single aperture for the optical path; a detector configured to detect through the single aperture retroreflections of the laser beam at the optical component; and a camera for detecting through the single aperture potential candidates for the hostile optical component.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide weapon sighted cameras. A camera can be mounted on a weapon and, after a set-up procedure, can acquire a target without using a weapon sight of the weapon.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide weapon sighted cameras. A camera can be mounted on a weapon and, after a set-up procedure, can acquire a target without using a weapon sight of the weapon.

The present invention relates to a military vehicle (V). Said military vehicle comprises an aiming device (D) and an aiming operation arrangement (A) for a vehicle operator (O) to operate the aiming device (D). Said aiming operation arrangement (A) comprises a support device (40) for providing support for the operator (O) when operating the aiming device (D). The support device (40) comprises one or more fixation devices (44A, 44B, 44C, 44D) operable between a non-fixated state and fixated state, said one or more fixation devices (44A, 44B, 44C, 44D) being configured to, in the fixated state, provide fixation of one or more body parts of the vehicle operator (O) so as to reduce influence of vehicle movement during aiming operation.