Pepperdine Graziadio Most Fundable Company Frontier Labs Accelerator Company, Target Arm, Secures Contract with U.S. Air Force

Pepperdine Graziadio Most Fundable Company Frontier Labs Accelerator's standout graduate, Target Arm, has achieved significant recognition with its recent milestone. Target Arm, a pioneer in robotics and autonomy known for its Tular drone launch and recovery system, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 1 contract by the United States Air Force's AFWERX directorate. The contract, titled "Enhancing Air Force Autonomous Systems with Sensor Fusion Engine (SFE) for Greater Precision, Efficiency, and Extended Operational Range," marks a major advancement in aerial autonomy capabilities.

Target Arm's Sensor Fusion Engine, a key product in its portfolio, will play a central role in this collaboration. The Sensor Fusion Engine, along with the Tular device, the Wrap-Around Flight Controller, and the Maestro Mission Controller, showcases Target Arm's commitment to cutting-edge technological innovation for national security.

Jeff McChesney, CEO of Target Arm, expressed his excitement: "The Department of Defense and various commercial entities increasingly recognize the unparalleled precision and localization capabilities offered by our Sensor Fusion Engine. With sub-millimeter accuracy, our SFE addresses a critical need in the drone industry, enabling precise tracking of drones relative to their surroundings. We see remarkable interest across sectors, particularly in Air-Air Refueling, where our SFE is set to revolutionize autonomous drone operations."

Target Arm's collaboration with the United States Air Force signifies a strategic alignment in advancing autonomous systems, reinforcing the impact of Frontier Labs Accelerator's support in nurturing innovative ventures.

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