enrGies and PlateSmart Create First LPR-Capable Drones
Award-winning License Plate Recognition firm joins leading defense systems integrator to revolutionize unmanned aviation
PlateSmart Technologies, the industry leader in License Plate Recognition (LPR) solutions, and video data analytics has entered into a teaming agreement with defense systems integrator enrGies of Huntsville, Alabama. The two companies have successfully tested and are working to perfect the first LPR and video analytics technology for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to assist security agencies and military personnel in combating crime and terrorism.
This partnership marks the first time such collaboration has taken place, as until now, LPR and its attendant analytic functions have been unavailable on UAVs. It is PlateSmart’s unique software-only approach to the technology, which supports high-definition video without requiring bulky processing hardware, which makes this revolutionary development possible. It is the latest in a year of firsts for PlateSmart, which earlier this year teamed with Samsung Techwin to introduce the first line of surveillance cameras with true built-in LPR capability.
PlateSmart CEO John Chigos, long recognized as an expert in the field of LPR and video data analytics applications, believes that “a relationship such as that between PlateSmart and enrGies is a vital step in protecting both the U.S. and its allies from the actions of international and domestic terrorists.” Mr. Chigos further expressed his thanks to Steve Pierce, enrGies’ President and CEO, stating, “Mr. Pierce and I have teamed to develop quickly deplorable UAV systems that can extract and analyze mission-critical data in real time with the goal of providing additional methodologies of identifying criminal and terrorist activities. We both feel that this is a technology that is indispensable to our security.”
“enrGies is enthusiastic about the strategic relationship with PlateSmart and has great respect for their quality and commitment to using industry standard protocols,” Mr. Pierce stated. “enrGies’ experience with UAV operations and payload integration makes this a highly effective blend of capabilities.” enrGies has engineered custom payloads and capabilities for government and commercial clients for over 5 years and is known as the “go-to company” for challenging solutions. “Leveraging the capabilities of small UAVs inside the United States is important for our domestic security and provides an additional tool for law enforcement and security professionals,” asserts Mr Pierce.
About PlateSmart
PlateSmart Technologies, Inc., has developed the world’s first software-only License Plate Recognition -(LPR) and video analytic solutions, which are compatible with both state-of-the-art and legacy cameras. PlateSmart offers both mobile and fixed LPR and analytic solutions, which are designed either to function as stand-alone tools or to integrate with third-party software and hardware. ARES, PlateSmart’s enterprise LPR-based analytic solution, provides real-time actionable intelligence with industry-leading accuracies and state jurisdiction recognition for complete situational awareness. PlateSmart’s solutions have been recognized as the most innovative and forward-thinking LPR technology by Frost and Sullivan.
About enrGies
Since 2005, enrGies has successfully provided custom integrated solutions and support for complex requirements. Specializing in responsive engineering, software design and development, analytical solutions, and high quality rapid prototyping, enrGies has developed proven technologies for DoD and commercially owned businesses. As a technology company, enrGies is current on state-of-the-art innovation is committed to the customers’ needs via smart, cost effective solutions allowing project completions to be at or under budget. https://www.enrgies.com