The company has successfully completed the first integration tests of its OPENSIGHT Mission Console and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) solutions, combined with neural models developed and trained by Norwegian authorities. The system was deployed aboard the AW101 helicopter, a key asset in SAR missions.
FlySight’s system architecture enables real-time, onboard processing of electro-optical sensor data integrated with geospatial information. This approach significantly enhances operators’ situational awareness and supports faster, more informed decision-making during time-critical missions.
Designed for high-complexity scenarios—including mountainous terrain and maritime environments—the solution:
- improves detection reliability
- reduces false positives
- optimizes SAR asset allocation
- increases the probability of locating missing persons
From pilot initiative to operational validation
This pilot initiative represents a crucial step in transitioning advanced technologies from the laboratory to operational deployment. The goal is to equip SAR operators with tools capable of delivering fast, reliable, and actionable insights in scenarios where every second counts.
Last week, the FlySight team was deployed at Sola Naval Air Station for initial onboard helicopter integration trials. Activities will continue through August, with ongoing testing and refinement to ensure full alignment with operational requirements gathered in the field.
In parallel, the program supports the development of a structured SAR data framework for Norway, designed to enable scalable deployment across a broader fleet and enhance long-term mission effectiveness through data-driven capabilities.
Norway’s AW101 Search and Rescue Helicopters
Norway operates the Leonardo AW101 as part of its national all-weather search and rescue service, known as NAWSARH (Norwegian All Weather Search and Rescue Helicopter). These aircraft replaced the long-serving Sea King fleet and are optimized for operations in some of the harshest environments in Europe, including the North Sea and Arctic regions. Equipped with advanced avionics, powerful triple engines, long-range capability, and dual rescue hoists, the AW101 provides rapid response, high endurance, and the ability to conduct complex rescues in extreme weather, significantly enhancing Norway’s SAR capacity.
The fleet is managed by the Royal Norwegian Air Force's 330 Squadron and now operates from six main bases: Sola, Ørland, Banak, Bodø, Florø, and Rygge. The helicopters are maintained under a 15-year support contract intended to deliver 90,000 flying hours for the fleet through 2038.
FlySight
FlySight S.r.l. is a company within the Flyby Group, specializing in advanced solutions for the Defense & Security sector. Built on years of experience in satellite remote sensing and data analytics, the company focuses on the development of next-generation software for complex operational environments.
FlySight designs and delivers cutting-edge C4ISR systems (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), leveraging artificial intelligence, cognitive signal processing, and adaptive data fusion technologies. Its solutions are applied across multiple domains, including avionics, naval, and underwater operations, with the objective of enhancing geospatial situational awareness for both on-ground and on-board platforms.
The company’s systems enable real-time Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) of data, and are designed for seamless integration into existing infrastructures. This is supported by full interoperability with international standards such as STANAG and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).
FlySight also incorporates deep learning and augmented reality technologies to develop advanced ISTAR capabilities (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance), aiming to deliver enhanced decision-making tools and operational effectiveness in modern defense scenarios.
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