Sleuthound tracking camera - drone detection, surveillance and naval vessel tracking


AI Tracking Camera · 3 Models

Sleuthound Tracking Camera

Surveillance, Drone Detection & Naval Vessel Tracking


Gridbots Sleuthound is an AI-enabled tracking camera that detects, identifies and tracks targets on land, in the air and at sea. It is offered in three mission-specific models - SDT (Surveillance Detection and Tracking), DDT (Drone Detector and Tracker) and NVT (Naval Vessel Tracker).

Every model combines a 60× optical zoom vision camera, an LWIR or MWIR thermal camera and a laser distance meter on a head that rotates a full 360° on its axis. The DDT model detects and identifies drones up to 1 km, and all models track up to 20 targets simultaneously with lock-on in under 1 second.

A GPU-enabled AI engine fuses vision and thermal imagery to reduce false alerts. Operators control the system from a 12-inch touch screen over a wired or wireless link, and the 20 kg unit runs on a standard 24 V supply - ready for European standards.



Sleuthound tracking camera with vision, thermal and laser distance meter

360° AI Tracking Camera



1 KM
Drone Detect & Identify
360°
Continuous Rotation
60×
Optical Zoom
20
Simultaneous Tracks

Vision + Thermal + Laser Distance

Multisensor Tracking

LWIR or MWIR

Choice of Thermal Band

Drone Detect & Identify at 1 KM

High Sensitivity

360° Rotation on Axis

Parallel GPU Compute




Sleuthound Models

One common sensor head, three mission profiles. Each model carries the same vision camera, thermal camera (LWIR or MWIR) and laser distance meter, with AI detection and tracking tuned to its target class.


SDT
Surveillance Detection & Tracking
LandPerimeter

Wide-area surveillance for borders, perimeters and critical sites. Detects and tracks personnel and vehicles day and night.

  • Vision: 60× optical zoom
  • Thermal: LWIR or MWIR
  • Ranging: Laser distance meter
  • Rotation: 360° continuous
  • AI classes: Personnel, vehicles
DDT
Drone Detector & Tracker
AirC-UAS

Counter-drone camera that detects and identifies small drones up to 1 km and keeps persistent tracks on multiple aerial targets.

  • Vision: 60× optical zoom
  • Thermal: LWIR or MWIR
  • Ranging: Laser distance meter
  • Rotation: 360° continuous
  • AI classes: Drones (multirotor & fixed wing)
NVT
Naval Vessel Tracker
SeaCoastal

Ship-borne and coastal tracking camera for surface vessels and small craft, built for maritime haze, glare and sea clutter.

  • Vision: 60× optical zoom
  • Thermal: LWIR or MWIR
  • Ranging: Laser distance meter
  • Rotation: 360° continuous
  • AI classes: Vessels, small boats


ParameterSDT ModelDDT ModelNVT Model
RoleSurveillance, detection & trackingDrone detection & trackingNaval vessel tracking
Primary targetsPersonnel, vehiclesDrones / small UASShips, boats, small craft
Vision camera60× optical zoom60× optical zoom60× optical zoom
Thermal cameraLWIR or MWIRLWIR or MWIRLWIR or MWIR
Laser distance meterYesYesYes
Rotation360° on axis360° on axis360° on axis
Key rangePersonnel detection up to 500 mDrone detect & identify up to 1 kmConfiguration dependent
Typical mountingMast, tower, vehicleMast, rooftop, vehicleShip deck, coastal post




Features of the Sleuthound Tracking Camera


Detect & identify drones up to 1 km

Up to 20 simultaneous tracks

Lock-on within 1 second

360° continuous rotation on axis

12-inch touch screen control

60× vision + LWIR / MWIR thermal

AI false-alarm rejection (GPU edge compute)

Laser distance meter & target geolocation

Wireless / wired interface

20 kg · 24 V · European Standard ready






Detection & Tracking Performance

Indicative Detection / Recognition / Identification (DRI) ranges for the Sleuthound tracking camera in clear-atmosphere conditions. Effective range varies with atmospheric transmittance, target aspect, thermal contrast and the thermal band (LWIR or MWIR) selected.


Target ClassModelDetectionRecognitionIdentification
Small drone - Group 1 (< 9 kg)DDT1.0 km1.0 km1.0 km
Human (1.8 m, standing)SDT0.5 km*——
Light vehicleSDT6.0 km3.5 km2.0 km
Vehicle (NATO target 2.3×2.3 m)SDT8.0 km4.0 km2.5 km
Surface vessel / small craftNVTConfiguration dependent - contact Gridbots

* Human detection on the thermal channel at high sensitivity. Figures are representative and configuration-dependent.



DRI Range by Target (km)
Detection Range by Target (km)

Sensor-Fusion Advantage — Why a Multi-Sensor Tracking Camera Wins




Control, Connectivity & System Integration

The Sleuthound tracking camera is operated from a 12-inch touch screen control unit and connects over a wired or wireless link. Geo-referenced and camera-relative target data are streamed in real time to command-and-control systems. Native integration is provided with the Gridbots Katana Autonomous Weapon Station, with an open protocol for third-party RCWS and C2.


Output / InterfaceDescription
Target azimuth / elevationCamera-relative and platform-referenced angular data across the full 360° field of regard
Target distanceLive laser distance meter reading to the locked target
Target geolocationLat / long / altitude from DGPS + compass + IMU + laser distance fusion
Track velocity / headingPer-target kinematics for each active track
Threat priority / track IDRanked target list with persistent IDs
Slew-to-cue interfaceAccepts external radar/RF cue; shares track data with C2
Operator display12-inch touch screen with live video, track list and controls
LinkWired (Ethernet) or wireless





Specifications


Model NumbersGB-SLEUTHOUND-SDT / GB-SLEUTHOUND-DDT / GB-SLEUTHOUND-NVT
TypeAI Tracking Camera (Vision + Thermal + Laser Distance Meter)
Drone Detection & IdentificationUp to 1 km (DDT model)
Personnel DetectionUp to 500 m (SDT model)
Simultaneous TargetsUp to 20
Lock-On Time≤ 1 second
Vision Camera60× Optical Zoom
Thermal CameraLWIR (8-14 µm) or MWIR (3-5 µm) - model option
Laser Distance MeterIntegrated, eye-safe
Rotation360° continuous on axis
ComputeAI-enabled GPU edge-compute
ModesAuto / Manual / AI
GPSDifferential GPS
IMULow Drift - 10 DOF
CompassDual Channel
Display12-inch touch screen
InterfaceWireless / Wired (Ethernet)
Power Supply24 V DC
Weight20 kg
Ingress ProtectionIP66 (all-weather)
StandardsEuropean Standard ready
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Sleuthound tracking camera drawing - front view
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Sleuthound drone detection camera drawing - top view
Sleuthound tracking camera drawing - dimensions


Sleuthound: Tracking Camera for Surveillance, Drones & Naval Vessels

The Gridbots Sleuthound is a complete AI tracking camera family for land, air and maritime missions. The SDT model handles wide-area surveillance, detection and tracking of personnel and vehicles; the DDT model is a dedicated drone detection camera and drone tracker that detects and identifies drones up to 1 km; and the NVT model tracks ships and small craft from deck or shore. Each pairs a 60× optical zoom vision camera with an LWIR or MWIR thermal camera and a laser distance meter on a head that rotates 360° on its axis. Acting as an automatic target tracker, the AI engine acquires, classifies and locks targets in under a second and maintains up to 20 simultaneous tracks. Weighing 20 kg, running on 24 V, controlled from a 12-inch touch screen over a wired or wireless link and ready for European standards, the Sleuthound is a versatile tracking camera for defence, coastal and homeland-security operators.




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