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ViDAR (Visual Detection and Ranging)
ViDAR is a passive visual wide area maritime search capability for search and rescue (SAR) and maritime patrol aircraft missions. ViDAR does ocean watch using computer vision algorithms to detect distant objects from the aircraft. Acting as an Optical Radar, the location and a small image of each detected object is shown to the operator who can then select objects to look at in more detail. This automatically cues the main sensor on the aircraft to the object for further interrogation.

ViDAR has been deployed with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on a ScanEagle UAS and is in service with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for search and rescue. It has also been used by the US Coast Guard cutter Stratton in its detection of illegal drugs.