SBIR/STTR Research Award

ZE Coastal Awareness System (ZCAS)

Award identifier 861c72e9be4b379afcd3dbc0127df3c1cc4971f655ccaeccb98b00d1ea02c811Awarding agency Department of Defense · Air Force

Award amount

$1,247,963

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase II

Award year

2024

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Defense
Branch
Air Force
Recipient company
ZEROEYES, INC.
Proposal award date
2024-02-21
Contract end date
2025-11-24
UEI
GFSKJLKMCP47
Solicitation number
X23.5
Topic code
AFX235-CSO1

Research abstract

Tragically, incidents involving firearm attacks on government property are not uncommon – there were 30 active shooter incidents on government property from 2000-2019 – demonstrating a vulnerability in government complex security. These threats often target indoor facilities where it is increasingly difficult to detect, manage, and provide real time response updates to security teams.    Current security practices are reactive, ineffective, and have numerous limitations – delaying response times up to 12 minutes. Currently used acoustic systems are reactive and have a high false positive rate. Metal detectors slow down foot traffic, are only effective if entry points are limited, are highly visible, and cannot detect at range. Both systems require additional equipment that is expensive to acquire, maintain, and operate.   Our innovative solution, ZeroEyes Indoor Drone Response (ZIDR), uses low-cost video analytics onboard UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) for base/perimeter detection, tracking, identification, and assessment to address current and future threats. Utilizing indoor drone technology paired with AI object detection analytics, forces will have real-time situational awareness of threats, minimizing risk to personnel and increasing response times. Our Phase II initiative is poised to enhance our product significantly, making it a strategic capability ready to bolster the readiness of DoD bases globally.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

13 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2021–2025). Reported award amounts total $24,701,528. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase II – Direct to Phase II, Phase I, Phase II

Agencies: Department of Defense

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Department of Defense

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