Cybersecurity Certification, C-UAS, AI-powered C2 software & modular mission packages, AI for autonomous navigation & data processing at the edge, autonomous inspection & visual anomaly detection, Critical Infrastructure Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS)
Division Focus: Providing specialized, AI-powered software, sensor packages, and command-and-control (C2) systems for both Blue UAS-compliant defense platforms and high-assurance critical infrastructure inspection.
Core Thesis: Leverage deep expertise in Edge AI, data governance, and cybersecurity to solve the military's most urgent problems: threat detection (C-UAS) and rapid, secure decision-making at the tactical edge.
Market Segmentation and Positioning Strategy
TRICRAFT’s .UAV Division is prioritizing C-UAS (Counter-UAS) Solutions, such as DroneShield in Virginia. This is the most urgent and heavily funded military area, driven by lessons learned from modern conflicts and the proliferation of cheap drones.
o AI-driven sensor fusion software that rapidly detects, classifies, and neutralizes small drone threats. The focus is on software-defined C-UAS platforms that can integrate inputs from various RF, radar, and optical sensors into one unified operating picture.
o Lowest false-positive rate and the fastest classification time compared to competitors, selling the advantage of enhanced decision superiority and reducing the operational burden on personnel.
o Targeting the "Software-Defined" Requirement: Shift focus away from manufacturing drone airframes. The future market rewards those who provide the intelligent core.
o Providing AI-powered C2 software and modular mission packages that can run on any compliant drone hardware (e.g., platforms listed on the Blue UAS list). This makes TRICRAFT a non-competitive partner to multiple hardware manufacturers.
o Specializing in AI for autonomous navigation and data processing at the edge, allowing soldiers to deploy drones without external links in contested electronic warfare environments.
Redesigning and retrofitting new UAV capabilities into Critical Infrastructure "Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS)"
o Commercial Niche business advantage by securing high-margin contracts with utilities, power grids, governmental facilities, and ports (all critical infrastructure that requires high-security assurance).
o Providing a compliant DaaS model focused on autonomous inspection and visual anomaly detection (e.g., using AI/CV to inspect wind turbines or power lines for microscopic flaws). Sell the solution as the only one guaranteed to be free of supply chain risk.
Targeting the "Software-Defined" Requirement: Shift focus away from manufacturing drone airframes. The future market rewards those who provide the intelligent core.
o Providing AI-powered C2 software and modular mission packages that can run on any compliant drone hardware (e.g., platforms listed on the Blue UAS list). This makes TRICRAFT a non-competitive partner to multiple hardware manufacturers (like Skydio or Anduril).
o Specializing in AI for autonomous navigation and data processing at the edge, allowing military units to deploy and manage drone swarms and conduct reconnaissance without relying on continuous, contested external communication links.
Compliance and Assurance Strategy (TRICRAFT Governance Advantage) by security compliance which often outweighs technological novelty.
o Leading with Cybersecurity Certification: Ensuring the entire software development process adheres to the highest DoD standards (DevSecOps, RMF, and NIST controls). Market the company's C2 software as the most secure and audit-ready AI system in the small UAS sector.
o Zero-Trust Data Chain: Leveraging forensic/compliance expertise to market an unbreakable data chain of custody. TRICRAFT guarantees that all sensor data captured by its UAV systems is tagged, encrypted, and governed under a zero-trust model from the sensor to the processing cloud. This is critical for handling sensitive military intelligence.
o Blue UAS Compliance Consulting utilizing the TRICRAFT's deep understanding of US supply chain security mandates (which prohibit components from hostile foreign nations) to consult with other smaller UAS manufacturers, providing the AI/C2 layer needed for them to achieve Blue UAS compliance.
TRICRAFT’s .UAV Division Dual-Pillar Strategy
Pillar 1: Defense & Government: High-Assurance, AI-enabled systems for complex tactical challenges (C-UAS, Edge AI).
Pillar 2: Commercial & Infrastructure: High-Compliance Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) for regulated industries.
Pillar 1: Defense and Government Strategy (The High-Assurance Market)
The Pentagon, driven by initiatives like the Replicator Program, is prioritizing the rapid fielding of thousands of low-cost, disposable drones and is urgently funding counter-drone systems. TRICRAFT's strategy focuses on being the secure software engine for these efforts.
Pillar 2: Commercial and Critical Infrastructure Strategy (High-Compliance DaaS)
TRICRAFT can translate its high-security defense technology into high-margin commercial services.
o Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) for Inspection: Target utility, oil/gas pipeline, and critical infrastructure operators who face high safety risks and compliance demands.
o Service: Offer autonomous, repeatable inspection flights with a secure cloud backend.
o AI Application: Automated Defect Detection (ADD): Use computer vision (CNNs, Deep Learning) to instantly analyze gigabytes of imagery, identifying micro-cracks in wind turbine blades, corrosion on offshore platforms, or vegetation encroachment near power lines with greater accuracy than human inspectors.
Pillar 2: Construction Progress Monitoring:
o Service: Provide continuous site monitoring, volumetric analysis, and safety compliance checks.
o AI Application: As-Built vs. As-Designed Comparison: AI compares 3D LiDAR and photogrammetry models generated by UAVs against the original BIM (Building Information Modeling) plans to detect deviations, ensure quality assurance, and track project progress in real-time.
o AI/ML Products and Services for Cross-Sector Efficiency (The Expansion)
Beyond core defense and inspection applications, TRICRAFT has industry leading Edge AI expertise to diverse commercial sectors as either a pure Product (Software License) or a Service (DaaS model).
