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- 1. H4Drone Adam Chitwood | Ankit Harneja | Alex Kravets | Michael McGruddy | Siobhan Steel Initial Problem Statement Detect and identify small unmanned aerial systems, including commercially available fixed wing and rotary wing drones, in order to gain situational awareness of imminent, aerial based threats. Final Problem Statement Inexpensive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and do-it- yourself (DIY) fixed and rotary wing drones are being used for ISR and kinetic attacks. Deployed personnel need a solution that neutralizes the threat of the enemy drone. Total Interviews 159 Military & Government Academia Private Sector
- 2. H4Drone Team Members TEAM MEMBERS Ankit Harneja Alex Kravets Michael McGruddy Siobhan Steel Adam Chitwood Degree program and Department/Major McDonough School of Business Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Security Studies Program Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Security Studies Program Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, Security Studies Program Institute for the Study of Diplomacy Provide your LinkedIn public profile URL www.linkedin.com/in/ankit- harneja-a99036105 www.linkedin.com/in/adkra vets www.linkedin.com/in/mcg ruddy www.linkedin.com/in/siob han-steel-068a4154 https://isd.georgetown.edu/ Chitwood How does your expertise fit the problem? Ankit has 3+ years of experience with Accenture in information technology and product management. He has worked on internal consulting, client facing and downright technical roles. Alex built a few startups and spent six years consulting tier-1 carriers and startups on product development, rapid prototyping, and project management. He has experience in customer discovery, product requirements and agile development. Michael has 4+ years in developing and managing automated technical systems that operate in dynamic environments. He also has experience with big data, including the construction of metrics to track performance across a wide range of areas. Siobhan has 3 years of experience in opposition research and crisis/digital communications. She has experience in understanding commercial client needs, particularly large energy clients facing urgent situations. 8 years as a B-1 strategic bomber pilot. USAF Weapons School Distinguished Graduate and Air Force Lemay Award Winner for best bomber crew of the year. Expertise in the EM spectrum and air defense systems
- 3. Getting Out Of The Building AWG Headquarter Visit - Fort MeadeFort AP HILL C-UAV Demo Day UMD UAS Flight Test Center AUSA Hot Topic: Army Air and Missile Defense Multiple Visits to UAV Flight Parks Visited NOVA Labs Maker Community
- 4. Kinetic Attack, ISR, & Directing Car Bombs
- 5. Kill Chain DETECT â IDENTIFY â NEUTRALIZE
- 6. Mission Model Canvas Mission/Problem Description Key Activities Deployment Value Propositions Mission Budget/Cost Mission Achievement/Impact Factors Key Resources Buy-In & SupportKey Partners Beneficiaries Detect and identify small unmanned aerial systems, including commercially available fixed wing and rotary wing drones, in order to gain situational awareness of imminent, aerial based threats. Public: - AWG/ REF/ JIDO Private: - TBD. Primary: - Army Squad - Combat Outposts (COP) - Forward Operating Bases (FOB) - Special Forces Teams Secondary: - AWG - TRADOC/ SOCOM - Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) - Acquisition/Reqs - Relevant KOs Primary: - Avoid Aerial Surprise - Categorize Threats - Built-in Innovation Via Commercial Technologies - Cheap (By Comparison) Secondary: - Suggest possible countermeasures - Deploy countermeasures to neutralize detected threats Identify a cost-effective, easily trainable, and man-portable system capable of providing aerial-based situational awareness while passively integrating into current operational procedures. - Customer Discovery - Commercial Market Research - GAP Analysis - Requirement Creation - Solution Development - AWG Program Sponsor - H4D Military Liaisons - H4D Mentors - DoD Contacts - Industry Contacts - Proof of Concept Test - Primary Environment Simulation Testing - 2017 Black Dart Participation - TRADOC/ SOCOM Adoption - AWG - Primary Beneficiaries - H4D Community Budget/Cost still to be determined. We are looking at two MVPs with varying potential costs. Version 1
- 7. Uplink Downlink Exploit both uplink and downlink to provide end users situational awareness MVP Capture & Display Video Feed Original Hypothesis
- 8. Second HypothesesDetection Encryption Library that can quickly be accessed and cycled through to exploit video feed Neutralization Specialized round, 37-40mm, or other rail-mounted module
- 9. Kill Chain DETECT â IDENTIFY â NEUTRALIZE
- 10. Hypothesis 1 Electronics on board are vulnerable to electronic means of disablement Hypothesis 2 It is possible to create a precision guided munition that tracks towards drones Use laser or direct energy weapon to conduct functional kill of camera. Hypothesis 4 Drone or ground fired ânet munitionâ Hypothesis 10 We can develop/encourage lacking doctrine, tactics/training/procedures Hypothesis 5 Carbon fiber frag munition (similar to BLU-129) with proximity fuzed airburst Hypothesis 6 Corrosive chemical that degrades drone component Hypothesis 7 Expansive sticky chemical to destabilize drone flight. Hypothesis 8 Kamikaze (friendly) drones to crash into threat drones Hypothesis 3 Hypothesis 9 Use trained hawks and/or eagles to counter adversary drones
- 11. The Mission Model Canvas Mission/Problem Description Key Activities Deployment Value Propositions Mission Budget/Cost Mission Achievement/Impact Factors Key Resources Buy-In & SupportKey Partners Beneficiaries - Beneficiary Discovery - Validate Hypotheses - Refine Problem Scope - Generate MVP Inexpensive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and do-it-yourself (DIY) fixed and rotary wing drones are being used for ISR and kinetic attacks. Deployed personnel need a solution that neutralizes the threat of the enemy drone. - AWG - U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) - CAPE Productions - ABC Inc (Munition) Primary: Direct Combat: - SB, Navy Seal - SL, AWG OA - PI, Army Infantryman (ISF/ PESH Surrogate) Primary: - Defeat Enemy Drone - Enable Group 1 RPA Provide an organic capability to destroy or neutralize any aerial-based drone that presents a threat to US forces and its partners operating in the region. - KH/ MH(AWG) - Jim (H4D Military Liaison) - RM (AWG Machinist) - H4D / Industry Contacts - DoD Contacts - Proof of Concept Test - Primary Environment Simulation Testing - TRADOC/ SOCOM Acquisition - Primary Beneficiaries - Secondary Beneficiaries - Requirement Officers - Contracting Officers Budget/Cost still to be determined.
- 12. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES
- 13. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS U P S T R E A M
- 14. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY D O W N S T R E A M
- 15. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M
- 16. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M
- 17. TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M AIRFIELDS FORWARD OPERATING BASES COMMAND OBSERVATION POSTS FIXED ASSETS DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ
- 18. TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS ARMY ENGINEERS FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M COMBAT SUPPORT SUPPORTING UNITS DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ
- 19. TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MEDICAL/EVAC HELICOPTERS U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M AIR BASED UNITS DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ
- 20. TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES ISF/PROXY FORCES LOCAL & MILITARY POLICE FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M US PARTNER FORCES DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ
- 21. TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES ISF/PROXY FORCES PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS ARMY ENGINEERS LOCAL & MILITARY POLICE FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MEDICAL/EVAC HELICOPTERS U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M AIRFIELDS COMBAT SUPPORT FORWARD OPERATING BASES COMMAND OBSERVATION POSTS SUPPORTING UNITS US PARTNER FORCES AIR BASED UNITS FIXED ASSETS DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ
- 22. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES ISF/PROXY FORCES PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS ARMY ENGINEERS LOCAL & MILITARY POLICE FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MEDICAL/EVAC HELICOPTERS U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M AIRFIELDS COMBAT SUPPORT FORWARD OPERATING BASES COMMAND OBSERVATION POSTS SUPPORTING UNITS US PARTNER FORCES AIR BASED UNITS FIXED ASSETS
- 23. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES ISF/PROXY FORCES PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS ARMY ENGINEERS LOCAL & MILITARY POLICE FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MEDICAL/EVAC HELICOPTERS U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M AIRFIELDS COMBAT SUPPORT FORWARD OPERATING BASES COMMAND OBSERVATION POSTS SUPPORTING UNITS US PARTNER FORCES AIR BASED UNITS FIXED ASSETS
- 24. DEPLOYED TROOPS âOUTSIDE THE WIREâ TIERED BENEFICIARY DIAGRAM TARGET BENEFICIARIES TERTIARY BENEFICIARIES ISF/PROXY FORCES PROVINCIAL RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS ARMY ENGINEERS LOCAL & MILITARY POLICE FIELD ARTILLERY LOGISTICS RESUPPLY TRAINS LOGISTICS REFUEL POINTS RECONNAISSANCE TROOPS LIGHT ARMOR UNITS INFANTRY CLOSE AIR SUPPORT MEDICAL/EVAC HELICOPTERS U P S T R E A M D O W N S T R E A M AIRFIELDS COMBAT SUPPORT FORWARD OPERATING BASES COMMAND OBSERVATION POSTS SUPPORTING UNITS US PARTNER FORCES AIR BASED UNITS FIXED ASSETS DIRECT COMBAT
- 25. The Mission Model Canvas Mission/Problem Description Key Activities Deployment Value Propositions Mission Budget/Cost Mission Achievement/Impact Factors Key Resources Buy-In & SupportKey Partners Beneficiaries - Beneficiary Discovery - Validate Hypotheses - Refine Problem Scope - Generate MVP Inexpensive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and do-it-yourself (DIY) fixed and rotary wing drones are being used for ISR and kinetic attacks. Deployed personnel need a solution that neutralizes the threat of the enemy drone. - AWG - U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) - CAPE Productions - ABC Inc (Munition) Primary: Direct Combat: - SB, Navy Seal - SL, AWG OA - PI, Army Infantryman (ISF/ PESH Surrogate) Primary: - Defeat Enemy Drone - Enable Group 1 RPA Provide an organic capability to destroy or neutralize any aerial-based drone that presents a threat to US forces and its partners operating in the region. - KH/ MH(AWG) - Jim (H4D Military Liaison) - RM (AWG Machinist) - H4D / Industry Contacts - DoD Contacts - Proof of Concept Test - Primary Environment Simulation Testing - TRADOC/ SOCOM Acquisition - Primary Beneficiaries - Secondary Beneficiaries - Requirement Officers - Contracting Officers Budget/Cost still to be determined.
- 26. n+1 Hypothesis Blue Force Drone-mounted Countermeasures
- 27. n+1 Hypothesis Blue Force Drone-mounted Countermeasures âAFRL Procured 6,400 rounds of similar munition 3/21/17â âHigh/low velocity 40mm being testedâ âCheap, non- lethal⌠Sticks nâ Strings!â âSemi/Full Auto vs. One Shot One Miss!â âWill it work on Fixed Wing?â âHow is accuracy?â
- 28. n+2 Hypothesis Develop an Integrated C-UAV Delivery Platform that is RPA-Enabled* Keep in mind: - Has broader implications than just C-sUAS - Vetted by stakeholders in AWG, USMC, JIDO, UMD University Lab, and Industry - The technology already exists today, mostly as Commercial Off-The-Shelf *RPA = Remotely Piloted Aircraft
- 29. DETECTION
- 30. S O L D I E R D E P L O Y M E N T
- 31. V E H I C L E D E P L O Y M E N T
- 32. COP/ FOB D E P L O Y M E N T
- 33. RPA Platform UAV Countermeasure Delivery System: An Integrated C-UAV Platform Enabled by RPA Soldier Vehicle COP / FOB C-UAV Deployed via C-UAV Piloted via Soldier In Field, COP or FOB Remote Location Benefits of RPA â Experienced pilots unencumbered by situation on the ground â Reduced training requirements and human error â Tactical advantage is maximized â Access to the latest commercial hardware/software â New capabilities (C-UAS, ISR, Standoff, etc.) â Multiple RPAs can operate together if desired Benefits of Multiple Deployment Methods â C-UAV can be deployed to match current assessed threat â Multiple UAVs can be deployed at once from multiple locations â Individual soldier can control who pilots the aircraft based on threat â Location of deployed asset can dictate the capabilities of that asset â COP/FOB deployed UAVs will be faster and more powerful
- 34. n+2 Hypothesis Develop an Integrated C-UAV Delivery Platform that is RPA-Enabled* Keep in mind: - Has broader implications than just C-sUAS - Vetted by stakeholders in AWG, USMC, JIDO, UMD University Lab, and Industry - The technology already exists today, mostly as Commercial Off-The-Shelf *RPA = Remotely Piloted Aircraft âWhat about latency? Wonât that be an issue?â âThis will provide new capabilities â âProvides inexpensive ISR assets at a lower echelon.â âWhat if the adversary drone sees the blue-force drone and just evades it?â âProvides inexpensive ISR assets at a lower echelon.â âHow is this going to work in spectrum challenged environments or areas with no network?â âThis is going to require a massive cultural change...good luckâ âIf this works, it would be a game changer because it would free my guys on the groundâ âI like the idea of an open architecture with modular components that can adapt and expand with timeâ
- 35. Benefits and Objections (RPA-Enabled Platform) 1) Frees Up Operators on Ground 2) Provides New Capabilities (C-UAS, ISR, Standoff, + more) 3) Reduces Training Requirements and Human Error 4) Open and Module Architecture (Hardware Agnostic) 5) Adapts and Expands Alongside Technology 6) Can be Expanded to uXvâs Benefits Objections 1) Enemy Drone Will See and Evade â Cameras Not Looking Up/Back 2) Drones End Up in a Dog Fight / Chase Scenario â A Drone Taken Off Target is a Win 3) Latency â 50-100ms, Location Dependant 4) Spectrum Challenged Environments â Encryption 5) No Network â Deploy Microwave Internet / SATCOM 6) Cultural + Doctrinal Shift â ...Time/ Inevitability
- 36. CONOPS Aligned w/ Short/Long Term Trends Autonomous / Intelligent Systems C3 Support Infrastructure* Low Cost Unmanned Systems New Concept of Operations (CONOPS) - Large numbers of lower cost, semi/fully autonomous vehicles - Enables Real-time âHuman In The Loopâ Decision Making - Decrease Costs - Create Asymmetric Advantage - Impose Complex & Costly Defensive Measures Upon Our Adversary *C3 = Command, Control, & Communications
- 37. Where Do We Fit In? Autonomous / Intelligent Systems C3 Support Infrastructure Low Cost Unmanned Systems Where We Can Add Value
- 38. The Mission Model Canvas Mission/Problem Description Key Activities Deployment Value Propositions Mission Budget/Cost Mission Achievement/Impact Factors Key Resources Buy-In & SupportKey Partners Beneficiaries - Beneficiary Discovery - Develop / Integrate Components of MVP to Validate Concept and Conduct Demonstration for Sponsor Inexpensive commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and do-it-yourself (DIY) fixed and rotary wing drones are being used for ISR and kinetic attacks. Deployed personnel need a solution that neutralizes the threat of the enemy drone. - AWG - DIUx - CAPE Productions - Artificial Neural Network SaaS - Nvidia Primary: Direct Combat: - SB, Navy Seal - SL, AWG OA - PI, Army Infantryman (ISF/ PESH Surrogate) - Integrated RPA C-sUAS Platform - Mounted Countermeasure - Intelligent & Autonomous C-sUAS Targeting & Intercept System Provide an organic capability to destroy or neutralize any aerial-based drone that presents a threat to US forces and its partners operating in the region. - KH/ MH(AWG) - Jim (H4D Military Liaison) - RM (AWG Machinist) - H4D / Industry Contacts - DoD Contacts - AWG Buy-In - AWG and DIUx Collaboration - Develop Successful Demo Prototype - COCOM issues JUONS - Primary Beneficiaries - AWG Sponsors - CCDRs - Industry Partners - Requirement Officers - Contracting Officers Version 11
- 39. Intelligent & Autonomous C-sUAS Targeting & Intercept System Identify â Track â Intercept Phantom (98.7%) Camera (87%)
- 41. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts COTS Hardware Inexpensive UAV Components
- 42. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips COTS Hardware Inexpensive, Powerful Small GPU Chips
- 44. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips COTS Software COTSSOFTWARE COTS Software UAV Flight Controllers, Autopilots, RPA Flight
- 45. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips COTSSOFTWARE COTS Software âTrainableâ Artificial Neural Networks SaaS Flight AI + ML Artificial Deep Learning Neural Networks Image Recognition
- 47. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network AI + ML
- 48. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition + AI + ML
- 49. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + AI + ML
- 50. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify
- 51. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC
- 52. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry
- 53. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry Govât Designed & Assembled
- 54. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry Govât Designed & Assembled
- 55. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry Govât Designed & Assembled High-Tech & Scalable (Iterative Updates)
- 56. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry Govât Designed & Assembled High-Tech & Scalable (Iterative Updates) Low Cost (Disposable)
- 57. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry Govât Designed & Assembled High-Tech & Scalable (Iterative Updates) Low Cost (Disposable) Quickly Deployable (6-18 Months)
- 58. COTSHARDWARE UAV Parts GPU Chips Product Vision COTSSOFTWARE Flight AI + ML Software Preloaded, Trained Artificial Neural Network Onboard Passive Optical Data + Image Recognition AI Predictive Guidance System + + = Intercept AI + ML TrackIdentify HARDWARE AGNOSTIC Private Industry Govât Designed & Assembled Offensive Weapon Capability (Less Expensive APKWS)
- 61. The Way Forward $35,000 Train Neural Network - Create Data Set of Training Images and Videos (DJI P4) - Create Virtual Brain and Test Environment 3 Months $90,000 Software & Hardware Prototype - Train Neural Network (DJI P4) - Leverage COTS + DIY Drones & Components - Sensor Testing - Controlled Environment 6-9 Months $500,000+ Version 2.0 + Sensor Integration + Field Testing - Integration of other sensor data - Real-world Data Set - Live Environment 12-18 Months
- 62. Other Key Findings Solutions Do Not All Work as Advertised1 Complex Problem Requiring Multiple Layered Solution2 Duplicative Efforts Across DoD (Team Spoke to 12+ Orgs) and Private Industry (70+) 3 Knowledge is Siloâd & Not Shared5 FAA Restrictions Impede Testing Efforts6 Threat Is Just Beginning (Foreign & Domestic)7 Complex, Expensive Products Suffer From Feature Fatigue4
- 63. Narrative ArcEnlightenment Time Customer Discovery Begins âThe problem statement is too broadâ âThis problem is impossibleâ Pivot to neutralization Hypothesis: Kinetic Kill Options Hypo 2 Discovery of RPA-Platform and proof of concept Realization of all the benefits an RPA- Enabled platform would actually bring our beneficiaries... âItâs a lot harder to shoot something out of the sky than we thoughtâ âWhat if we could get within 20 feet of an adversary drone using another drone to expand our options? We need to get closer and gain accuracy Hypo 3: AI to Identify, Track, Intercept
- 64. THANK YOU
- 65. APPENDIX
- 66. The Value Proposition Canvas Value Proposition: Customer Segment: Gain Creators Pain Relievers Products & Services Gains Pains Jobs Beneficiary Archetype: 1) Increases probability of mission achievement 2) Reduces operational resources required 3) Adds a potential countermeasure that does not currently exist 4) Decreases opportunity costs of dealing with a threat without proper countermeasures Remotely piloted Blue Force UAV Drone fired countermeasure 1) Eliminates threat of drone uncovering concealed positions or disrupting the element of surprise 2) Mitigates the necessity of having to carry specialized equipment that adds significant weight to current kit 3) Reduces likelihood that an operator will be diverted for unacceptable durations of time to deal with drone threat 1) Retain concealment and tactical element of surprise 2) Eliminate threat utilizing organic means 3) Eliminate threat without having to divert limited resources often found in small units 4) Ability to quickly continue mission without overhead distraction 1) Drones can uncover concealment and disrupt element of surprise, especially at night 2) Some missions are conducted without a dedicated line of support. This results in more limited resources by which a threat can be engaged and destroyed. 3) Being part of a smaller unit can sometimes mean that a threat will require a higher percentage of resource diversion than you might find in a more conventional unit. This can translate to a loss of manpower on critical tasks High Level Missions 1) Reconnaissance 2) Counterinsurgency 3) Humanitarian Assistance 4) Overseas Partner Training Missions 5) Hostage & Capture/Kill Raids Lt. SB, US Navy Seal Avg. age of enlisted: 29, Officers: 34, 8+ years of conventional experience, likely to posses a college degree, has studied a second language, lots of specialized training, access to new Provide a neutralization solution that âkillsâ COTS/DIY drones by electronic, physical, or cyber countermeasures allowing the beneficiary to conduct mission without fear of unconcealment, disruption, harassment, or attack. - US Special Operations Unit Specific Jobs *Highly dependent on core skill sets acquired by each individual member 1) Communications 2) Advanced Demo 3) Dive Master 4) Medical 5) Sniper
- 67. The Value Proposition Canvas Value Proposition: Customer Segment: Gain Creators Pain Relievers Products & Services Gains Pains Jobs Beneficiary Archetype: 1. Adequate training, doctrine, TTPs, etc 2. Knowledge of full spectrum of neutralization solutions 3. Ability to test solutions rapidly in different environments 4. Specialized solutions for certain environments (if needed) Remotely piloted Blue Force UAV Drone fired countermeasure 1. Ability to neutralize the threat of drone attack on vulnerable fuel, equipment, and personnel 2. Ability to have threat handled without distracting from mission 3. Adequate training, doctrine, TTPs, etc 1) Often the equipment is available but no one is trained so it sits unused 2) ROE and country limitations on use of equipment 3) Drones threaten their personnel, or themselves, and interrupt mission cadence 4) Adjust to new adversary TTPs 1) Train, Advise, Equip Partnered Ground Forces (main POC GF Commander) 2) Accompany 3) Record Lessons Learned & promote best practices + interoperability 4) Respond to Threats (According to ROE) SL, AWG Operational Advisor 30-40 Yrs, E7-E9, O3-O5; Mostly Male, Experience is mission dependant, self motivated, high initiative, minimal supervision required Provide combat and combat support elements vulnerable to enemy ISR and kinetic attack a neutralization solution that âkillsâ COTS/DIY drones by electronic, physical, or cyber countermeasures allowing the beneficiary to conduct mission without fear of disruption, harassment, or attack. -AWG Operational Advisor 1) Good intel + receptive audience (GF Cmd) 2) Neutralize threat of kinetic attack against vulnerable material and personnel 3) Have the right equipment available 4) Be able to transfer knowledge and tactics to other units and partner forces 5) Save resources from being diverted or exhausted by substituting technology
- 68. The Value Proposition Canvas Value Proposition: Customer Segment: Gain Creators Pain Relievers Products & Services Gains Pains Jobs Beneficiary Archetype: 1. Diminish enemyâs ability to use DIY/cheap drones 1. Inhibit enemyâs ability to advance drones in the direction they are currently aiming for (swarms, larger munitions, expanded reach) 1. Protect infantrymen, stations, organization, planning and equipment 1. Prevent casualties 1. Neutralization of threat w/o risk to own assets or civilians 2. Eliminate threat with organic capabilities - squad level control - divert few resources for short periods 3. Limited distraction from mission 4. Use same procedures as receiving indirect enemy fire 1. Drones used in ISR can be detrimental to planning, attacks, defensive lines, etc. 2. Suicide drones can and have killed soldiers 3. Expanded use of drones to drop munitions over troops 4. Can potentially be expanded with larger munitions, or even biological/chemical weapons 1) To locate and destroy the enemy, by fire or maneuver, or repel the enemy 2) Engage in close combat 3) Provide âAir Guardâ 4) Guard critical assets and âcenters of gravityâ 5) Employ tactical skills PI, Army Infantry GF NCOâs: 18-24 y/o, GF commanders/SNCOs: 24-32 y/o, 0-5 years of experience Provide infantrymen vulnerable to enemy ISR & kinetic attacks a mobile, soldier-directed neutralization solution that âkillsâ COTS/DIY drones by electronic, physical, or cyber countermeasures, denying enemy SA or attack capabilities. - Infantrymen (ISF/ PESH) Remotely piloted Blue Force UAV Drone fired countermeasure