CONTROP - Electro-Optical and Precision Motion Control Systems

CONTROP is a company specializing in the development and production of Electro-Optical and Precision Motion Control Systems. CONTROP provides some of the most innovative solutions for surveillance and reconnaissance activities in the world today.

Surveillance and reconnaissance solutions

CONTROP provides some of the most innovative solutions for surveillance and reconnaissance activities used in the world today. CONTROP product lines include the following:

• High performance Stabilized Observation Payloads used for day and night surveillance on board UAVs, SUAVs, Helicopters, Light Aircraft, Marine Patrol Aircraft, Marine Patrol Boats and Ground Vehicles
• High performance wide area coverage (real time) EO stabilized payloads for day and night reconnaissance on board UAVs and Light Aircraft
• Automatic Panoramic Intruder Detection Systems for Airports, Seaports and Harbours, Perimeter Security, Coastal Surveillance and Protection of Sensitive Facilities
• Thermal Imaging Cameras with high performance continuous zoom lenses
• Directional Antenna Pedestals for UAV and ground applications
• Stabilized Antenna Pedestals installed on aerial vehicles for satellite communication relay applications
• Special aerial reconnaissance Film Cameras for UAV applications

CONTROP has in-house capabilities in the following technological disciplines:

• Precision Servo Motion Control
• Line of Sight Stabilization
• Precision mechanics – Design and analysis
• Integration of various Electro-Optical Sensors (CCD, ICCD, Lasers, Thermal Imaging Systems, LRF, ESLRF, Laser Designator )
• Real time micro-computer software and hardware design
• Infrared zoom optics design and manufacturing for Thermal Imaging Sensors
• Inertial line-of-sight motion control using INS/GPS
• Video trackers hardware and software design and implementation
• Image processing/enhancement
• IR Search and Track

CONTROP’s operations are characterized by: innovation, quality, cost effectiveness, reliability and full product support to the Customer. CONTROP has the facilities to design, manufacture, integrate and test all hardware and software of its high precision products. CONTROP’s products are in daily operational use on several different air, ground and marine vehicles locally and worldwide.

Product range

The DSP-1 High Resolution dual sensor stabilized payload is a compact Day/Night observation system especially configured for use on UAVs, light reconnaissance aircraft, helicopters and patrol boats. The Thermal Camera includes a 3rd Gen InSb FPA and a x36 continuous zoom lens. The payload weighs 22.5kg.

The MSSP-3 Maritime Observation Payload is a Day/Night observation system especially designed for Maritime Patrol applications on board aircraft (MPA's), helicopters and patrol boats.

The SHAPO Multi Sensor Observation Payload is a sophisticated Day/Night lightweight, stabilized observation payload designed primarily for UAVs, light aircraft, helicopters, patrol boats, aerostats and air ships, armored vehicles and high masts. The payload weighs 10 kg

The STAMP Family of Stabilized Miniature Payloads are very small, lightweight, high resolution, gyro stabilized systems specifically designed for day and night use on small UAVs, aerostats/balloons, ground vehicles and more. The D-STAMP has a daylight CCD camera and the U-STAMP-Z has an uncooled IR camera. The payloads weigh between 750g – 1.300g.

The SPIDER Stabilized Automatic Intruder Detection and Recognition System is a highly sophisticated state-of-the-art inertially stabilized electro-optical day/night panoramic intruder detection system which automatically detects motion in a wide panoramic view in real-time and may be installed on a vibrating mobile platform and/or high mast. The SPIDER provides very long range automatic target detection for humans, vehicles, swimmers, small boats, light aircraft and more. The SPIDER operates in a panoramic scan mode with very fast scanning speed for automatic intruder detection or in observation mode with live video for intruder recognition and identification. The SPIDER is a stabilized system which perfect for protection of airports, seaports, coastlines, borders, important installations and military bases.

The CEDAR Compact Electro-Optical Intruder Detection System is a highly sophisticated electro-optical Day/Night Panoramic Intruder Detection System, which automatically detects motion in a wide panoramic view in real time. The scan sector can be selected in both azimuth and elevation axes, whereby the wide and dynamic range is provided by an accurate motorized Pan and Tilt unit. The CEDAR operates in a panoramic scan mode for intruder detection or in observation mode with live video for intruder recognition and identification. The system features multiple target detection and is integrated with an Automatic Video Tracker (AVT). The CEDAR is perfect for the protection of airports, seaports, coastlines, borders, important installations and military bases.

The FOX family of thermal imaging cameras, each with an outstanding proprietary continuous optical zoom lens, was developed for observation and surveillance applications. FOX cameras may be used by day or night, and even in total darkness. FOX thermal imaging cameras use a third generation FPA sensor of 320x256 pixels and are highly sensitive in the 3 to 5 micron spectral band.

The HRN1 Airborne Directional Antenna Pedestal is a lightweight communication antenna pedestal, designed to provide a single axis pointing capability in a very compact package, for use on UAVs.

The HRN2 Airborne Dual Directional Antenna Pedestal is a lightweight communication antenna pedestal, designed to provide dual independent pointing capability in azimuth in a very compact package, for relay applications on board UAVs.