Innoviz Technologies and Cogniteam unveil AI-powered drone detection system for security threats

Israeli firms combine LiDAR and AI for advanced drone detection

Innoviz Technologies and Cogniteam have announced a strategic partnership to address one of the most pressing security challenges facing organizations today. The collaboration merges Innoviz's automotive-grade 3D LiDAR sensors with Cogniteam's AI-powered perception software to create a Counter-UAS perception module designed for drone detection, localization, tracking, and classification1

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. The counter-drone detection system analyzes object morphology, motion characteristics, and flight behavior to accurately distinguish between drones and other aerial objects like birds, significantly reducing false alarms that plague conventional sensing technologies2

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The partnership builds on more than a year of operational deployments using Cogniteam's ClearZone platform alongside Innoviz LiDAR sensors for perimeter protection, critical infrastructure security, and border surveillance applications1

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. This proven track record provides a foundation for the expanded collaboration, which targets system integrators, defense contractors, and security providers seeking reliable drone detection capabilities.

How the technology addresses security vulnerabilities

"Effective drone defense requires not only detecting flying objects, but accurately understanding what they are," explained Dr. Yehuda Elmaliah, CEO and Co-Founder of Cogniteam1

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. The company's 3D analytics engine examines drone morphology and 3D signatures to improve threat identification, addressing a critical gap in existing security architectures. Omer Keilaf, Founder and CEO of Innoviz Technologies, emphasized the practical value: "We are the eyes of the defense ecosystem. Our LiDAR gives defense organizations the exact 3D position of a threat, so the systems they already own act with far higher confidence"2

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The module integrates seamlessly into existing security frameworks, serving as a core perception layer in broader counter-drone systems. This approach allows organizations to enhance their current defenses without complete infrastructure overhauls. The technology leverages proven automotive-grade sensors designed for long-range, high-resolution operation even in harsh weather conditions, now repurposed for what Keilaf describes as "the most urgent security problem of our time"1

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Market expansion and strategic positioning

Innoviz Technologies, which holds a $150 million market cap, has posted 29.6% revenue growth over the last twelve months, reaching $44.83 million in revenue as it diversifies beyond automotive applications into defense and security markets2

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. The company's expansion strategy includes partnerships with security systems integration subsidiary Barak555 of Drive Group, targeting deployment across the United States, Europe, and Asia2

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Cogniteam brings complementary expertise through its robotics software platforms for managing AIoT devices and robots. The company's cloud-based tools enable robotics firms and system integrators to operate and control device fleets efficiently1

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. This combination positions both companies to capture growing demand for unmanned aerial system countermeasures as drone threats proliferate across military, commercial, and civilian environments.

Innoviz also announced the appointment of Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Yoav Har-Even, former president and CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as chair of its board of directors, signaling deeper commitment to defense sector expansion1

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. The move brings significant defense technology experience as the company scales its next-generation counter-drone solutions. With partnerships already extending to Mobileye for autonomous vehicle applications and ongoing collaborations with defense contractors, Innoviz Technologies demonstrates how automotive-grade sensor technology can address critical security vulnerabilities across multiple sectors2

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