About
Accipiter Radar delivers high-performance radar surveillance solutions engineered to detect, track, and classify small, fast-moving, and uncooperative targets in complex environments. Trusted by governments, airports, ports, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide, Accipiter's 2D and 3D radar systems provide wide-area situational awareness across multiple domains. Key application areas include homeland security (border, marine, and coastal surveillance), aviation safety (bird strike prevention, drone detection, perimeter security), drone management (BVLOS operations, counter-drone, detect-and-avoid), public safety and law enforcement, and environmental protection (bird and bat monitoring, radar-activated deterrents). The company's M3® platform delivers advanced data analytics and reporting, transforming raw radar data into actionable intelligence for watch standers, analysts, and incident responders. Its Total Coverage® Surveillance Services and Radar-as-a-Government-Service (RaaGS) options provide fully managed monitoring solutions, removing the burden of in-house infrastructure management. Accipiter Radar is ideal for airport authorities seeking to reduce bird strike risk, government agencies requiring border or port surveillance, drone operators needing BVLOS airspace management, and environmental agencies monitoring wildlife near wind farms or sensitive habitats. With offices in the United States and Canada and a global partner network, Accipiter supports deployments at scale across diverse operational environments.
Key Features
- 2D & 3D Radar Detection: Detects and tracks small, fast-moving, uncooperative targets including drones, birds, and vessels across wide areas in real time.
- M3® Data Analytics & Reporting: Transforms raw radar surveillance data into structured intelligence reports and actionable insights for analysts and responders.
- Radar-as-a-Service (RaaS / RaaGS): Fully managed radar surveillance services for enterprises and governments, eliminating the need for in-house hardware and infrastructure management.
- Counter-Drone & BVLOS Support: Enables safe beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations and provides detection and alerting for unauthorized UAS activity.
- Environmental & Wildlife Monitoring: Tracks bird and bat movement near airports or wind farms and can trigger radar-activated deterrents to protect wildlife and aviation safety.
Use Cases
- Airport authorities using radar to detect bird flocks near runways and trigger deterrents to prevent bird strikes and protect aircraft.
- Border security agencies deploying wide-area radar networks to monitor and intercept unauthorized crossings across land and coastal zones.
- Port and critical infrastructure operators using radar surveillance to detect approaching vessels or intruders and coordinate rapid response.
- Drone delivery and inspection companies leveraging BVLOS detect-and-avoid radar systems to safely operate UAS in shared airspace.
- Environmental agencies monitoring bat and bird migration patterns near wind energy installations to minimize wildlife impact.
Pros
- Multi-Domain Coverage: Handles air, ground, and maritime surveillance in a single integrated platform, reducing the need for multiple vendor solutions.
- Flexible Deployment Models: Available as purchased hardware, Radar-as-a-Service, or fully managed government services, accommodating diverse operational and budget needs.
- Proven in Critical Applications: Used by airports, border agencies, ports, and law enforcement globally, with a demonstrated track record in high-stakes security environments.
Cons
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: No self-serve or SMB pricing tiers; solutions are tailored for large organizations, governments, and agencies with significant procurement processes.
- Hardware Dependency: Core functionality relies on physical radar hardware installations, which require site assessment, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
- Limited Public Documentation: Pricing, technical specifications, and integration details are not publicly disclosed, requiring direct engagement with the sales team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of targets can Accipiter Radar detect?
Accipiter Radar systems are engineered to detect small, low-altitude, and uncooperative targets including drones (UAS), birds, bats, vessels, vehicles, and personnel across air, ground, and maritime environments.
What is Radar-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
RaaS is a subscription-based model where Accipiter provides radar surveillance capabilities as a managed service, handling hardware, software, maintenance, and monitoring so customers receive intelligence outputs without managing infrastructure.
Can Accipiter Radar be used for drone management and counter-drone operations?
Yes. The platform supports both authorized drone operations (BVLOS detect-and-avoid) and unauthorized drone detection, tracking, and alerting for counter-UAS applications.
Is Accipiter Radar suitable for environmental protection?
Absolutely. The system tracks bird and bat movement near airports and wind farms, providing situational awareness and enabling radar-activated deterrents to reduce wildlife collisions and protect ecosystems.
Where does Accipiter Radar operate globally?
Accipiter Radar has offices in Orchard Park, NY (USA) and Fenwick, ON (Canada), with a global partner network that supports deployments worldwide across government, aviation, defense, and environmental sectors.
