FlySight announces a major milestone in its ongoing collaboration supporting Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in Norway, marking a significant step forward in bringing advanced technologies into real-world operational environments.
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.
Advanced capabilities for critical 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.
OPENSIGHT Mission Console in action during test activities
A word from FlySight
Mattia Carpin, Head of Engineering at FlySight, commented:
I just returned after spending three days alongside the professionals who dedicate their lives to saving others in Norway, onboard one of these extraordinary helicopters.
Their missions span an exceptional range of scenarios: deep forests, vertical rock faces, and open-sea rescues. Wherever there is a life to save, they go. The sky is not the limit—it is their workspace.
What struck me most is their relentless commitment to excellence. Every detail matters. Every decision counts.
Contributing to this mission with our technology carries both responsibility and accountability. It is a challenge we fully embrace.
