Laser Photonics Corporation, a leading global developer of laser systems for cleaning and material processing applications, along with its parent company, Fonon Corporation, a multi-market holding company specializing in R&D, equipment design, and manufacturing of advanced laser material processing systems for both subtractive and additive manufacturing, has anunciado the successful early testing of Fonon’s Laser Shield Anti-drone System (LSAD) prototype at LPC’s testing facility.
The LSAD is a cutting-edge solution being developed to deter unauthorized drone activity. The system is designed by Fonon in collaboration with Laser Photonics and leverages the company’s existing laser technology. Once fully developed, it will serve as an immediate response defense system to address the threat of small-scale unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in conflict zones and expeditionary locations. LPC has provided Fonon with the testing area and related resources to evaluate the LSAD prototype at its Orlando facility.
The LSAD’s first proof of concept was recently completed and tested at Laser Photonics’ newly developed Customer Experience Center, which features an internal laser range. This state-of-the-art facility allowed Laser Photonics and Fonon Corporation to assess the proof of concept under controlled conditions, evaluating the lasers’ precision and effectiveness in targeting and neutralizing distant objects. Conducting these tests internally ensured the reliability and accuracy of the preliminary results, which concluded with a successful proof of concept. The LPC facility will play a crucial role in the ongoing development of the LSAD.
Wayne Tupuola, CEO of Laser Photonics, commented, “Defense professionals worldwide are focused on anti-drone technology due to its increasing prevalence, which presents an opportunity for LPC and Fonon to collaborate on this project. We believe that Fonon’s LSAD has the potential to become a must-have technology for modern defense infrastructures.”
Fonon and LPC will continue collaborating on developing and testing the LSAD as part of their commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology in the defense and military maintenance sectors. The two companies boast a robust collective track record of research and development and a proven ability to penetrate the market successfully in the multi-application laser technologies sector.
As illustrated daily across a myriad of conflict zones globally, drones have begun to take an increasing role in modern warfare. Used as offensive weapons or as surveillance assets, the need for a modern, perimeter defense system has never been greater,” said Bryan Lee, Vice President of Fonon Technologies. “Together with Laser Photonics, we have been developing a prototype laser defense system that will effectively neutralize this growing threat. This will significantly increase the operational capabilities of our military and allied forces worldwide.”
Fonon Technologies, a sister company of LPC, will focus on marketing and promoting Fonon Corporation’s LSAD technology once it is fully commercialized. This will also support the parent companies’ current laser solutions for defense. Fonon Technologies exclusively serves the government, military, and defense sectors.
Laser Photonics and Fonon Corporation are actively seeking a partner to collaborate on tracking and target acquisition as they advance the development of the LSAD system.
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