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  • Hidden Level Receives APFIT Funding From the Department of Defense

    Hidden Level Receives APFIT Funding From the Department of Defense

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    May 24, 2023

    With its drone sensing and tracking technology, Hidden Level will play a key role in the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovating Technologies (APFIT) program to assist innovative technologies passing over the Valley of Death.


    SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 24, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    Hidden Level Inc. has been selected by the Department of Defense (DOD) to receive $10 million in funding for the pilot program, Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovating Technologies (APFIT). As a pre-Series B sensor technology and drone defense company, Hidden Level is one of only 11 companies awarded funding by the DoD in 2023.  

    “Being selected for APFIT funding is a huge vote of confidence by the DOD in our technology,” Jeff Cole, CEO of Hidden Level, said. “We have always been confident in our capabilities, but this win is recognition that our technology can rapidly fill a significant gap in warfighting needs.”  

    The APFIT pilot program will transition technologies from development into production and accelerate the fielding of those technologies to the warfighter. Hidden Level’s game-changing technology will provide Tactical Passive Radar for Counter Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) for the U.S. Army. 

    APFIT funding will help deliver war-winning capability a year or two earlier than scheduled while contributing to the health of the U.S. industrial base through investments in small businesses or nontraditional defense-developed capabilities.  

    Given $150 million by Congress in 2023, The National Defense Authorization Act of FY22 was created as a merit-based, competitive program for innovative and mature technologies and products to meet warfighter demands that lack the necessary funding to field.  

    It is a credit to Hidden Level’s ground-breaking sensing technology that it is one of the few companies chosen for this program. For more information on Hidden Level’s technological solutions, please visit https://hiddenlevel.com/. 

    ABOUT HIDDEN LEVEL  

    Founded in 2018, Hidden Level is led by a team of skilled sensor experts with more than a decade of experience building innovative sensor solutions for both military and commercial customers. Hidden Level’s airspace monitoring service delivers the only industry solution that provides secure, accurate low-altitude airspace monitoring at scale. By eliminating the burden of owning, operating, and maintaining expensive and rapidly changing sensor technology equipment, Hidden Level provides its customers only what is necessary—real-time, actionable data at a fraction of the cost. 

    Source: Hidden Level

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  • Hidden Level Helps Secure Large-Scale Public Events With Innovative Drone Detection

    Hidden Level Helps Secure Large-Scale Public Events With Innovative Drone Detection

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    Developer of drone detection sensors will again support the public safety mission for the New York State Fair, one of the nation’s largest public events.

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    Aug 15, 2022


    SYRACUSE, N.Y., August 15, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    The New York State Fair is one of the nation’s biggest public events, drawing more than 1 million people each year. As the Fair opens on Aug. 24, the New York State Police will again rely on Hidden Level, developers of sensor solutions for low-altitude airspace monitoring, to provide drone tracking services, enabling law enforcement drone mitigation response for any unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in public spaces.

    Hidden Level provides the world’s first low-altitude airspace monitoring service for both security and air traffic needs. The airspace monitoring service (AMS) is a cloud-based, scalable and cost-effective solution that integrates directly into virtually any video management software, security operations center or situational awareness platform.

    “Airspace monitoring in public venues is only increasing in importance as drone technologies become an everyday reality,” said Jeff Cole, chief executive officer and co-founder. “Our partnership with the New York State Fair demonstrates the power of a counter-unmanned aircraft system (CUAS) in enhancing public safety, and its value for any major outdoor event. We’re pleased to be able to assist the Fair again this year.”

    Hidden Level debuted at the New York State Fair in 2021 and completed 18 full days of AMS across 5+ square miles of the Empire Expo Center, also known as the New York State Fairgrounds.

    Over the course of the mission, Hidden Level’s CUAS monitor tracked cooperative and non-cooperative drones, including multi-drone scenarios, and provided Fair organizers with statistics and debrief deliverables. Among the findings:

    • Identified 211 drone events, excluding known New York State Police and cooperating agency flights.
    • Several were multiple events from a single drone operator.
    • Most drone activity occurs in evening hours, with consistent activity also occurring in early morning.
    • Identified multiple drones flying above the maximum legal altitude of 400 feet.

    Tracking potentially illegal drone flights illustrates the burden on collaborating public safety organizations and security teams. Hidden Level’s technology assists those agencies by easily integrating with common security platforms to protect large coverage areas.

    Unlike many other drone-monitoring solutions, Hidden Level is completely software-based with no expensive hardware to repurchase and update. Clients like the New York State Police receive quarterly updates from Hidden Level to keep systems equipped with the latest technology.

    Following this year’s New York State Fair, Hidden Level is finalizing updated permanent installation sites to provide comprehensive coverage of the surrounding Onondaga Lake area, St Joseph’s Lakeview Amphitheatre, and Fairgrounds for year-round usage during public events and concerts.

    “We are excited to continue our partnership with the New York State Police and give law enforcement the additional capabilities they need as drone usage continues to grow,” said James Licata, Hidden Level’s VP of Strategy & Partnerships.

    For more information, visit: http://www.hiddenlevel.com.

    About Hidden Level

    Founded in 2018, Hidden Level is led by a team of skilled sensor experts with more than a decade of experience building innovative sensor solutions for both military and commercial customers. Hidden Level’s airspace monitoring service delivers the only industry solution that provides secure, accurate low-altitude airspace monitoring at scale. By eliminating the burden of owning, operating and maintaining expensive and rapidly changing sensor technology equipment, Hidden Level provides its customers only what is necessary—real-time, actionable data at a fraction of the cost.

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    Maria Penaloza
    maria.penaloza@newswire.com 

    Source: Hidden Level

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  • Hidden Level Emerges as an Industry Leader in Low-Altitude Drone Sensing Software

    Hidden Level Emerges as an Industry Leader in Low-Altitude Drone Sensing Software

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    Hidden Level’s mission is to develop the most reliable and scalable sensor technology for a safer and smarter world.

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    Jul 18, 2022


    SYRACUSE, N.Y., July 18, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    Hidden Level, a leading developer of scalable sensor infrastructure capable of monitoring low-altitude airspace, has emerged as a leading SaaS provider in the drone industry and the world’s first low-altitude air traffic data service. Through its distributed sensor network, the Syracuse-based company provides situational awareness of possible unauthorized drones in public spaces and ensures the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) at low altitudes.

    Hidden Level’s Airspace Monitoring System (AMS) is a cloud-based solution that uses passive RF technology to provide real-time location data for unmanned aircraft. Sensors are strategically installed on existing infrastructure, buildings, rooftops, and cell towers. AMS data is compatible with many popular security platform providers and data integrates directly into facilities’ existing video management systems, security operations centers, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) service supplier platforms as a simple add-on service via GeoJSON-based API.

    “As cities become smarter and technology becomes more advanced, it’s important to have systems in place to ensure the safe use of drones,” said Jeff Cole, CEO and co-founder of Hidden Level. “Hidden Level is committed to advancing the unmanned aerial systems industry, and we’re excited to offer a scalable solution that frees organizations from the burden of owning and maintaining expensive technology.”

    With over 900,000 registered drones in the U.S. and an innumerable number of unregistered ones, drone detection has grown into a complex problem in public venues and crowded spaces. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over 100 drone sightings are reported a month on average at U.S. airports by citizens, pilots, and law enforcement.

    The proliferation of consumer drones and the potential use of commercial drones for e-commerce delivery presents new challenges for ensuring safe drone operations. Current solutions and existing technologies do not scale for the large area coverage needed for major cities. In comparison, 10 of Hidden Level’s installations can detect drones over an entire major metropolitan area such as Washington, DC.

    Hidden level has raised nearly $21 million in venture funding, with the latest round led by Lobby Capital and participation from investors including Lockheed Martin, Alsop Louie Partners, Pipeline Capital, Quest Venture Partners, Lauder Partners, and more.

    For more information, visit: http://www.hiddenlevel.com.

    Media Inquiries: info@hiddenlevel.com

    About Hidden Level

    Founded in 2018, Hidden Level is led by a team of skilled sensor experts with more than a decade of experience building innovative sensor solutions for both military and commercial customers. Hidden Level’s airspace monitoring service delivers the only industry solution that provides secure, accurate low-altitude airspace monitoring at scale. By eliminating the burden of owning, operating and maintaining expensive and rapidly changing sensor technology equipment, Hidden Level provides its customers only what is necessary—real-time, actionable data at a fraction of the cost.

    Media Contact

    Maria Penaloza
    maria.penaloza@newswire.com

    Source: Hidden Level

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