MITRE and AeroParagon Partner to Advance Drone Detection
MITRE has entered into a licensing agreement with AeroParagon to bring the CARPE Dronvm smartphone app into its product lineup. Built with U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT), the app gives military personnel and first responders a fast, practical way to spot and report suspicious drone activity—tools they can carry in a pocket and use in moments that matter.
Real-time Detection, Right from a Phone
CARPE Dronvm lets users capture real-time imagery of drones and potential drones. That imagery runs through MITRE’s computer vision and AI algorithms to help confirm whether a drone is present, pinpoint its location with greater accuracy, and issue timely alerts to users and nearby authorities. The approach is simple but powerful: use smartphones already in people’s hands and turn them into capable sensors for monitoring activity in sensitive places, including crowded venues and other soft targets.
From Concept to Fielded Capability
AeroParagon is focused on productizing CARPE Dronvm’s core capabilities so they can be deployed at scale. The goal is straightforward: strengthen Department of Defense operations and improve the safety of commercial infrastructure. By integrating the app into their counter-drone offerings, AeroParagon helps move CARPE Dronvm from an innovative concept to an actively operational tool that serves security and defense needs in the real world.
What Leaders Are Saying
Eliahu Niewood, vice president of Air and Space Forces at MITRE, underscores the organization’s role in translating research into practice. He notes, “With AeroParagon commercializing CARPE Dronvm, we amplify its impact, evolving from innovative concept to a working prototype and now into tools for the broader security industry.” This isn’t just another agreement on paper; it’s a plan to close critical gaps in drone detection by putting proven technology into more hands.
Strengthening Safety Across Government and Industry
Markus Hogue, CEO of AeroParagon, describes the licensing agreement as a key step toward making leading-edge drone detection more accessible. Folding CARPE Dronvm into AeroParagon’s counter-drone solutions is intended to boost safety and security across government and commercial domains. The partnership aims to give operators a clearer picture, faster alerts, and a more effective way to counter drone-related threats—without adding complexity where it isn’t needed.
About MITRE and AeroParagon
MITRE tackles national and societal challenges through partnerships and work across federally funded research and development centers. The focus is practical impact and a safer world, supported by deep technical expertise and mission-driven teams. Learn more at mitre.org.
AeroParagon develops cost-effective counter-drone solutions and has earned recognition for its work, including first place in the Army xTechSearch 8 competition. The company’s efforts center on improving drone defense systems for critical environments, with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and performance where it counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CARPE Dronvm?
CARPE Dronvm is a smartphone application developed by MITRE with U.S. Air Forces Central (AFCENT). It helps users identify and report suspicious drone activity by capturing real-time imagery and analyzing it with advanced algorithms.
How does the MITRE–AeroParagon partnership improve drone detection?
MITRE licensed CARPE Dronvm to AeroParagon so it can be integrated into AeroParagon’s counter-drone solutions. That accelerates the transition from research to fielded products, strengthening monitoring and response for both military and commercial uses.
What technology powers CARPE Dronvm?
The app uses MITRE’s computer vision and AI algorithms to analyze imagery, confirm a drone’s presence, determine its location more precisely, and send alerts to users and relevant authorities.
Where is CARPE Dronvm intended to be used?
The approach is designed for sensitive areas—such as crowded venues and other soft targets—where quick identification and reporting can help reduce risk.
Where can I find more information about the organizations involved?
You can learn about MITRE’s work at mitre.org. For AeroParagon and its counter-drone solutions, visit the company’s official channels.
