- Airsight has launched AirGuard V3.18, adding automated visual drone tracking through integration with Axis PTZ cameras.
- The system uses AI to link electronic detection with camera cueing, enabling faster identification and reducing operator workload.
Dallas-based Airsight has announced the launch of AirGuard V3.18, a new software update that introduces automated visual tracking for security operators.
The update integrates Axis pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras with AirGuard’s electronic drone detection system, enabling faster and more reliable visual confirmation of drone threats without the need for manual camera operation.
The company says the new add-on—“RID V1 to PTZ Integration”—bridges the gap between electronic signal detection and visual identification. According to Airsight, this development reduces operator workload while improving evidence collection and response time in high-risk airspace environments.
“With the V3.18 update, we are directly addressing the need for faster, more reliable visual confirmation,” said Robert Tabbara, CEO at Airsight. “By automating the link between our sensors and PTZ cameras, we are not only reducing operator workload and the potential for false alarms but also building a much stronger, indisputable evidence package for any potential security breach.”
As noted by the company, the process begins when an AirGuard sensor detects a drone’s electronic signal, often at greater distances than radar-based systems. The system then cues an Axis PTZ camera to the drone’s coordinates using AI-based automation, initiating real-time tracking. During tracking, the camera captures high-resolution imagery and automatically logs it to the flight record. Each photograph is linked to Remote ID (RID) metadata—such as drone ID, time, and location—helping create a comprehensive evidentiary package for enforcement or analysis.
The company says that the integration is designed to shorten the time between detection and visual confirmation, especially in complex environments where seconds matter.
Key enhancements introduced in V3.18 include updated user interface elements showing capture status icons, improved filter tools in flight logs, and support for dual-sensor cueing. This means both radar and AirGuard’s electronic sensors can now direct a single PTZ camera to a target, increasing the chances of achieving a visual lock.
Airsight also highlighted cost-efficiency: operators can reuse existing Axis PTZ hardware, reducing the need for additional capital expenditure.
The new visual tracking capability is available as an optional add-on across all AirGuard subscription tiers, including Basic, Essential, and Enhanced.
Founded in 2003 by Robert Tabbara, Airsight has developed airspace security systems used by Fortune 500 corporations, military installations, correctional facilities, and large public venues such as stadiums and airports. The company focuses on real-time detection and response solutions for unauthorized drone activity.