Sightline Intelligence

Sightline Intelligence is a leading developer of real-time video processing hardware and software solutions for target tracking and tactical ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) video, security, and search and rescue (SAR).

Founded in 2007, Sightline Intelligence’s onboard video processing for advanced camera systems provides a wide range of benefits to unmanned vehicles, such as low latency feedback for gimbal control and landing guidance, a full digital video path, and Size, Weight and Power (SWaP). Video processing software features support a range of surveillance, inspection, full motion video (FMV) encoding, and counter UAS applications. Software features include detection, tracking, AI Classification, enhancement, recording, encoding, and much more.

Sightline edge processing boards are integrated at the camera level to provide low-latency video processing on a variety of platforms. Compatible with a wide range of cameras, the compact hardware options enable elegant system architectures.

Experience matters, Sightline systems have enabled over 1.5 million mission hours. Our team of dedicated embedded systems developers have years of edge processing experience and are committed to continuously improving our broad suite of video functions and capabilities.

Military Personnel – AiTR with Stage 2 Classifier – Sightline Intelligence

Our low-SWaP tactical video processing hardware is ideal for aerial and ground surveillance, counter-drone systems, stabilised gimbaled payloads, and other advanced camera systems, with flexible configuration that allows systems integrators to create tailored solutions for precise mission requirements.

Sightline products are very effective solutions for military surveillance, search and rescue missions, counter-UAS (ground to air, air to air) and tower or ship mounted pan tilt zoom applications. With low-latency feedback and fast gimbal pointing, operators have improved situational awareness. Sightline’s proven onboard real-time video processing solutions have logged over 1.5 million ISR mission hours in a variety of manned and unmanned vehicles.

Video Processing Software

Tailored for your mission. Proven in the field.

Sightline Intelligence delivers advanced video processing software optimized for edge deployment. Designed for ISR, cUAS, and other mission-critical operations, our solutions offer best-in-class features including image stabilization, object detection, AI classification, and multi-target tracking—all in compact, power-efficient packages. Our smart software reduces operator workload, supports real-time decision-making, and drives mission success in even the most demanding environments.

Detection & Tracking

Detection and Tracking for Real-Time Decision Advantage

With over 18 years of field-proven performance, Sightline Intelligence delivers advanced detection and tracking technologies designed for mission-critical ISR, counter-UAS, and surveillance applications. Our software powers real-time object detection, motion tracking, and target re-acquisition. Giving operators the speed and accuracy they need for tactical advantage in dynamic environments.

Aided Target Recognition – AiTR

Sightline Intelligence delivers trusted AI-enabled detection, classification, and tracking capabilities tailored for real-world operations. Our AiTR technology is field-proven across air, ground, and maritime domains—designed to reduce cognitive load, accelerate decision-making, and deliver actionable intelligence in contested and degraded environments.

Multi-Stage AiTR Framework

Our AI Vision system employs a multi-stage pipeline to ensure both speed and precision in dynamic missions:

Video Capture & Encoding

Delivering cutting-edge video capture and encoding solutions optimized for defense and ISR missions. Sightline Intelligence’s solutions are built for edge deployment, offering low-latency, high-performance processing in compact, power-efficient packages. Our video processing pipeline enables ultra-low latency video to telemetry output, with over 150 cameras supported and NXP, QUALCOMM and NVIDIA processor options. Our pipeline allows for various input interfaces such as MIPI, USB and Ethernet whilst supporting a number of resolution inputs and output options depending on the processing availability.

Image Enhancement

Sightline Intelligence offers a suite of adaptive image enhancement functions that dynamically improve image quality—helping operators visualize scenes with greater detail and clarity in real time.  These enhancements include contrast optimization, dynamic range adjustments, and sharpening tools that are optimized for ISR and surveillance missions in low-visibility or degraded visual environments.

CLAHE Contrast enhancement in dynamic scenes

Video Processing Hardware

Embedded video processors at the source for airborne and tactical video surveillance

Our compact and lightweight embedded video processing boards deliver advanced capabilities for tactical ISR platforms such as small UAS. Single- and multiple-channel options are available, with streaming capabilities up to 4k.

HD Video Input & Output
Our solutions support HD camera inputs and outputs and video processing, with options including 4K, 1080p/30 and 720p/30. A variety of HD camera adaptors are available, including HDSDI, HDMI, CL and LVDS.

Third Party ARM Processors to Software-Only Integration

Sightline Intelligence’s software can run on a variety of third-party processors and supports ARM libraries for NVIDIA®, Qualcomm®, and NXP® platforms. We provide models optimized for these GPUs, enabling customers to unlock powerful capabilities based on available compute resources.

Your system’s performance will depend on:

• The onboard processor’s available compute power
• The other tasks your processor is managing
• Access to metadata for tracking, detection, or analytics
• Direct connection between optics and the processor