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Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Safe-Pro Awarded Order for Ballistic Protective Gear to Support Demining Operations in the Asia-Pacific Region
AVENTURA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) ('Safe Pro' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven security solutions, announced today that its ballistics protection unit, Safe-Pro USA LLC has received an order for its American-made Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) protective gear from a US Government Contractor (the 'Contractor' or the 'Customer') operating in the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, the Customer will test the Company's SpotlightAI™ Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered drone imagery analysis ecosystem in the Pacific Rim. The evaluation represents a significant opportunity for SpotlightAI™ beyond its current use in Ukraine, opening the door to expanded real-world adoption across the Asia-Pacific region and other territories where the Contractor is engaged in humanitarian and government-funded demining programs. According to International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Landmine Monitor 2024 Annual Report, multiple countries in East and South Asia and the Pacific are contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Myanmar, which recorded over 1,000 casualties in 2023. 'We are pleased to provide this new Customer with our US-manufactured lifesaving personal protective equipment as we work to further expand our support for international humanitarian and government-funded demining efforts around the globe,' said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. 'The request by this new Customer to evaluate our patented SpotlightAI™ drone image analysis platform represents the latest milestone as we expand our operational footprint and address the global challenge of landmines. We look forward to working closely with the Customer to support their field personnel and their efforts to protect civilian lives from the persistent and deadly threat of UXO.' Safe-Pro USA, a HUBZone-certified small business, specializes in the manufacture of ultra-premium bullet and blast resistant protection equipment utilized by domestic and international customers in the military, law enforcement, and humanitarian/peacekeeping markets. It has more than 30 years of combined experience in the US defense industry with proven expertise and strength in the design, engineering, and manufacture of advanced armor composites. Safe-Pro USA offers a full array of bullet and blast resistant personal protective equipment including complete EOD Systems, demining aprons, bomb blankets, body armor and ballistic plates. Many of its products are available for purchase by Federal, State and Local government customers and agencies under a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Safe Pro's AI-powered drone-based imagery analysis platform can detect and identify over 150+ types of landmines and unexploded ordnance in a fraction of a second per image, rapidly delivering mission-critical situational awareness. Its patented Safe Pro Object Threat Detection (SPOTD) technology, whether deployed on the edge in real-time (SpotlightAI™ OnSite) or leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the cloud (SpotlightAI™), can scale globally, offering solutions for rapid battlefield analysis and force protection, to supporting large-scale commercial and humanitarian demining operations. Powering the Company's SPOTD technology, Safe Pro's unique real-world datasets include high-resolution drone imagery and GPS-tagged geospatial data encompassing over 1.5 million drone images analyzed to date, with 26,000+ threats identified across 6,000+ hectares in Ukraine, an area nearly equivalent in size to Manhattan. For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Safe Pro Group Inc. Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available 'off-the-shelf' drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Associated Press
31-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Safe Pro Group Reports Surging 136% Revenue Growth for FY 2024 Surpassing Expectations
Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) ('Safe Pro' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of drone imagery artificial intelligence (AI)-driven defense and security solutions, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, demonstrating robust revenue growth. '2024 was a transformational year for Safe Pro as we successfully executed on our strategic initiatives, delivering exceptional revenue growth and strengthening our position in key markets for our AI-powered threat detection, drone services, and ballistic protection solutions. Supported by our newly formed Strategic Advisory Board, led by Young J. Bang, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, we are accelerating our expansion into the U.S. defense and homeland security markets, scaling our contracting network, and enhancing the monetization of our patented technology portfolio,' said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Highlights Revenue Growth: Total revenue for the full year ended December 31, 2024 surged 136% to $2,169,178, compared to $917,720 in the prior year. This growth was fueled by strong performance across all business units, with Airborne Response reporting a 333.8% increase in sales and Safe-Pro USA achieving a 40.3% increase. Additionally, the Company recorded its first sales of Safe Pro AI's proprietary SpotlightAI™ AI-powered drone imagery analysis technology, with execution on program in Ukraine. Margin Expansion: Gross margin improved to 41.8%, up from 33.9% in fiscal 2023, reflecting increased sales of higher-margin aerial imaging services. Key Business Developments & Strategic Milestones Successful IPO: On August 30, 2024, Safe Pro Group completed its initial public offering, raising $5.1 million in gross proceeds, providing the Company with growth capital to expand operations and enhance its technology offerings. Expansion of AI and Defense Capabilities SpotlightAI™ 3.0: Safe Pro AI launched the latest iteration of its patented AI-powered drone image analysis system, enhanced with the hyper scalability of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for precision 2D and interactive 3D mapping and real-time threat detection capabilities. SpotlightAI™ ONSITE: The Company introduced a Windows-based, real-time threat detection solution, enabling on-device processing without requiring internet connectivity. This cutting-edge software underpins Safe Pro's SPOTD (Safe Pro Object Threat Detection) technology, a core component in emerging force protection solutions the Company is developing for the U.S. Armed Forces. Drone as a First Responder (DFR): Airborne Response expanded its customer base in critical infrastructure inspection and secured new contracts in public safety launching a DFR program for a South Florida municipal police department. Additionally, Airborne Response was selected as an authorized reseller of Skydio autonomous drone technology, strengthening its position and offerings for government and enterprise applications. 305 PRO Ballistic Body Armor: Safe-Pro USA introduced the ultra-lightweight '305 PRO' hard body armor plate, securing initial sales to a leading Florida Police Department SWAT Team, expanding its footprint in the law enforcement protection market. Strategic Growth in Ukraine: Safe Pro AI's technology has gained significant traction in Ukraine, having processed over 1,000,000 drone images and mapped more than 22,000 explosive threats, contributing to safer land remediation efforts. The Company secured key relationships with Ukraine's Ministry of Defense's State Special Transport Service (SSTS), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), NIBULON Ltd. (the country's leading grain exporter), and the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, strengthening its presence in its homeland security, agriculture, rare earth and humanitarian demining initiatives. Formation of Strategic Advisory Board: In March 2025, Safe Pro appointed Young J. Bang, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, as Chair of its Strategic Advisory Board. The board's mandate is to drive the adoption of Safe Pro's AI-powered SPOTD technology within the U.S. defense sector, fostering partnerships with prime contractors, military integrators, and government agencies to enhance battlefield intelligence and personnel protection. 'Safe Pro's significant achievements in 2024 and early 2025—backed by a growing network of industry leaders and strategic partnerships—have positioned us for continued success in the defense and homeland security sectors. With our proprietary AI technology, scalable defense solutions, and a strong market position, we are well-positioned to capitalize on high-growth opportunities and drive sustained value creation for our shareholders in 2025 and beyond,' concluded Erdberg. For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Safe Pro Group Inc. Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available 'off-the-shelf' drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. SOURCE: Safe Pro Group Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/31/2025 08:15 AM/DISC: 03/31/2025 08:14 AM
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Safe Pro and Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, Ukraine's Leading Technical University, Sign Multi-Year MOU to Collaborate on Artificial Intelligence and Drone Technology
New Research Collaboration to Focus on Development of New Technologies, Education and Training Programs Incorporating Cutting-Edge AI Technology for Applications Including Demining, Environmental Safety, Agricultural and Rare Earth Geology Projects as well as Infrastructure Reconstruction AVENTURA, Fla. & KYIV, Ukraine, February 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) ("Safe Pro" or the "Company"), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) -powered solutions specializing in small object threat detection and the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute ("the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" or "KPI") have signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which they will collaborate on utilizing the Company's patented artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drone image processing technology, SpotlightAI™, to develop enhanced demining methodologies and potential training programs. Originally founded in 1898, the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is the largest technical university of Ukraine and one of Europe's leading research universities. Under the agreement, the two organizations will collaborate on the development of enhanced demining survey methodologies and training programs leveraging Safe Pro's SpotlightAI™, patented hyper-scalable AI-powered drone demining ecosystem running on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Safe Pro and KPI researchers will combine their respective experience and expertise in the field of AI-powered drone imagery analysis and humanitarian demining training programs to implement innovative AI technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of land surveying. Additional collaboration may include the establishment of a virtual reality training center for developing projects that incorporate cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence for demining, environmental safety, agricultural and rare earth geology projects, and in the reconstruction of Ukraine's infrastructure. "Safe Pro is proud to collaborate with KPI, one of the foremost research institutions of its kind in Ukraine and with its talented team who are dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge innovations such as our AI-powered small object threat detection technology into a truly modern approach to demining," said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. Anatolii Melnychenkoat, Rector of the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, commented, "As one of the first research organizations in Ukraine to formally create comprehensive training programs for humanitarian demining personnel, we immediately recognized the revolutionary impact that AI-powered technologies can have on improving the speed and effectiveness of locating and identifying landmines and unexploded ordnance. We look forward to working with Safe Pro as we seek to integrate advanced technologies and modernize humanitarian demining and help train the next generation of brave men and women who are committed to eliminating the threat of landmines in Ukraine." Safe Pro's proprietary AI models have now analyzed 1,000,000 drone images in Ukraine, pinpointing over 20,000 explosive remnants of war (ERW) across 4,355 hectares (over 10,756 acres or approximately 8,150 NFL-sized football fields). Operating at lightning speed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud, SpotlightAI™ analyzes each drone image in less than 0.2 seconds. In contrast, traditional human analysis can take several minutes per image-a process that could span decades if done manually. Real-world Ukraine detection statistics and imagery can be found at Safe Pro AI's Landmine and UXO Detection Counter at The SpotlightAI™ software ecosystem utilizes advanced machine learning (ML) models for small object detection and data reporting built on an extensive proprietary dataset capable of rapidly identifying and locating 150+ types of land mines and UXO. Operating locally for rapid object detection and locating, or through the hyper scalability of the AWS Cloud, SpotlightAI™ can process massive amounts of sub-centimeter-level drone imagery, providing customers with unique flexibility based on evolving operational needs. Enhanced with the hyper scalability of the AWS cloud, SpotlightAI™ can securely generate detailed, high-resolution orthomosaic maps highlighting objects of interest and can plot detection results on customizable, GPS-tagged, sub-centimeter-level, high resolution 2D and enhanced, interactive 3D maps. These maps can provide a "bird's-eye view" of the surveyed area, delivering enhanced situational awareness for planning clearing and land release efforts by local governments and humanitarian aid organizations. For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Safe Pro Group Inc. Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available "off-the-shelf" drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the establishment of training programs in Ukraine. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. View source version on Contacts Media Relations for Safe Pro Group Inc.:media@ Investor Relations for Safe Pro Group Inc.:investors@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Safe-Pro's AI Image Processing Technology Profiled in Video Interview Recorded Live From the 2025 SHOT Show
Company Receives Significant Interest in its New American-Made Protective Gear from Multiple Potential Buyers in the Military, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Markets AVENTURA, Fla., January 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) ("Safe Pro" or the "Company"), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, announced today that its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drone imagery analysis technology was featured in an video interview recorded at the recent SHOT Show 2025 produced by Talking Guns Media (TGM). TGM is a specialized new media company focused on firearms and ballistic technologies as well as covering industry news and trends. The new TGM video interview on Safe Pro can be found on YouTube here. The interview video can also be viewed on Instagram here. At the SHOT Show 2025 event, Safe Pro team members showcased its new ballistic protective solutions designed for law enforcement highlighted by its ultra-lightweight and ultra-thin "305 PRO" hard armor plate and introduce SpotlightAI™, the Company's patented AI-powered drone image analysis technology. The team was able to meet and engage with several potential buyers in the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, all who were actively seeking advanced, "Made in the USA" ballistic protection products for their personnel. "The positive response to our '305 PRO' body armor plate from SHOT Show attendees was overwhelming, confirming the large unmet need in the marketplace for our cost-effective, high performance and fully American-made ballistic protection products. Based upon the feedback gathered at this event, and ongoing discussions with law enforcement and public safety personnel, it is clear that these organizations are increasingly facing high-power threats, and that is why we remain committed to ensuring they have access to advanced, high-performance American-made ballistic protection solutions," said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. Safe-Pro USA, a HUBZone-certified small business, is a specialist in the manufacturer of ultra-premium bullet and blast resistant protection equipment utilized by domestic and international customers in the military, law enforcement, and humanitarian/peacekeeping markets. It has more than 30 years of combined experience in the U.S. defense industry with a proven expertise and strength in the design, engineering, and manufacture of advanced armor composites. Safe-Pro USA offers a full array of bullet and blast resistant personal protection equipment including complete Explosive Ordnance Disposal ("EOD") Systems, demining aprons and bomb blankets, body armor and ballistic plates. Many of its products are available for purchase by Federal, State and Local government customers and agencies under a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The SpotlightAI™ AI-powered drone-based image analysis software ecosystem utilizes advanced machine learning (ML) models for small object detection and data reporting built on an extensive proprietary dataset capable of rapidly identifying and locating 150+ types of land mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Operating locally for rapid object detection and locating, or through the hyper scalability of the AWS Cloud, SpotlightAI™ can process massive amounts of sub-centimeter-level drone imagery, providing customers with unique flexibility based on evolving operational needs. Enhanced with the hyper scalability of the AWS cloud, SpotlightAI™ can securely generate detailed, high-resolution orthomosaic maps highlighting objects of interest and can plot detection results on customizable, GPS-tagged, sub-centimeter-level, high resolution 2D and enhanced, interactive 3D maps. These maps can provide a "bird's-eye view" of the surveyed area, delivering enhanced situational awareness for planning clearing and land release efforts by local governments and humanitarian aid organizations. Safe Pro's proprietary AI models have analyzed more than 921,471 drone images in Ukraine, pinpointing over 16,540 explosive remnants of war (ERW) across 4,219 hectares (over 10,424 acres). Operating at lightning speed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud, SpotlightAI™ analyzes each drone image in less than 0.2 seconds. In contrast, traditional human analysis can take several minutes per image-a process that could span decades if done manually. For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook X and Instagram. About Safe Pro Group Inc. Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available "off-the-shelf" drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the ability of Safe Pro Group to locate funding for the request made by the Ukraine government. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. View source version on Contacts Media Relations for Safe Pro Group Inc.:media@ Investor Relations for Safe Pro Group Inc.:investors@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
30-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Safe Pro Enters Multi-Year Agreement for its Patented Drone AI Demining Platform with Ukraine's Leading Grain Export and Agricultural Organization NIBULON Ltd.
Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) ('Safe Pro' or the 'Company'), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, today announced that it has entered into a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NIBULON Ltd. (NIBULON) to cooperate on addressing Ukraine's agriculture crisis which has sustained billions in damages and losses due to the ongoing war. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: NIBULON and Safe Pro Group Inc. Join Forces to Implement Innovations in Humanitarian Demining Utilizing AI and Drones to Survey Agricultural Land in Ukraine (Photo: Business Wire) Safe Pro will provide NIBULON with services and access to SpotlightAI™, its patented hyper-scalable AI-powered drone demining ecosystem running on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. The collaboration will focus on utilizing AI technology to drastically reduce the time and costs of manually surveying Ukrainian farmland potentially contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). According to NASA Harvest, the war in Ukraine has caused the abandonment of between 5.2 and 6.9 million acres of farmland costing Ukraine around $2 billion in lost crops in 2023 that could have fed upwards of 25 million people for an entire year. The enormous area of land, located along the front lines of the war and in areas that have recently been retaken by Ukraine, can be potentially surveyed by SpotlightAI™ to determine the precise location of mines and UXO. NIBULON is one of the leaders in Ukrainian grain exports and agricultural production through partnerships with more than 4,500 Ukrainian agricultural producers, who together supply high-quality agricultural products to 76 countries worldwide through its land bank of over 189,000 acres, its vast rail transportation fleet and 83 vessels built in its own shipyard. Under the terms of the MOU, Safe Pro and NIBULON will jointly develop, refine and carry out demining survey methodologies utilizing everyday drones and the SpotlightAI™ ecosystem. By incorporating SpotlightAI™ into land surveys, NIBULON's drone teams can more effectively generate high resolution maps with precise locations of mines and UXO versus the traditional manual collection of direct and indirect evidence of UXO in agricultural areas that would otherwise not be accessible to direct human observation. Safe Pro and NIBULON will also work to engage with demining and agriculture industry stakeholders to showcase the impact of their collaborative efforts with the goal to seek contracts and support from international food security aid organizations. 'Our agreement with NIBULON is critical to our mission to support global food security and the safety of those denied their land and livelihood as we seek to urgently restore Ukraine's agricultural productivity. Our proprietary AI technologies and algorithms continue to demonstrate how new tools can safely accelerate the demining survey process, a critical first step in land clearance and release operations globally,' said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc. Mykhailo Rizak, Director of Government Relations at NIBULON stated, 'Agriculture is one of the cornerstones of Ukraine's economy and an important contributor to the stability of global food supplies which has been significantly disrupted by nearly three years of war. That is why we are committed to improving the land survey process to more efficiently detect land mines and UXO. Having seen the significant positive impact that SpotlightAI™ and its revolutionary technology can make in demining operations, we are accelerating our work with Safe Pro as we work to reclaim valuable agricultural land for food production and look forward to sharing our results with our industry stakeholders.' In Ukraine, an area estimated to exceed 139,300 km 2 (Source: Ministry of Economy of Ukraine as of August 2024) (roughly equivalent to the area of the State of North Carolina) is potentially contaminated by landmines and UXO. Utilizing existing methodologies, it could take more than a decade and cost more than $35 Billion (The World Bank, The Ukraine Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment, February 2024), to survey and clear the comminated land in Ukraine. Safe Pro's proprietary AI models have analyzed more than 931,107 drone images in Ukraine, pinpointing over 18,300 explosive remnants of war (ERW) across 4,255 hectares (over 10,514 acres). Operating at lightning speed on the AWS cloud, SpotlightAI™ analyzes each drone image in less than 0.2 seconds. In contrast, traditional human analysis can take several minutes per image-a process that could span decades if done manually. The SpotlightAI™ software ecosystem utilizes advanced machine learning (ML) models for small object detection and data reporting built on an extensive proprietary dataset capable of rapidly identifying and locating 150+ types of land mines and UXO. Operating locally for rapid object detection and locating, or through the hyper scalability of the AWS Cloud, SpotlightAI™ can process massive amounts of sub-centimeter-level drone imagery, providing customers with unique flexibility based on evolving operational needs. Enhanced with the hyper scalability of the AWS cloud, SpotlightAI™ can securely generate detailed, high-resolution orthomosaic maps highlighting objects of interest and can plot detection results on customizable, GPS-tagged, sub-centimeter-level, high resolution 2D and enhanced, interactive 3D maps. These maps can provide a 'bird's-eye view' of the surveyed area, delivering enhanced situational awareness for planning clearing and land release efforts by local governments and humanitarian aid organizations. For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. About Safe Pro Group Inc. Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available 'off-the-shelf' drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group's scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the ability of Safe Pro Group to locate funding for the request made by the Ukraine government. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC's website at Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. SOURCE: Safe Pro Group Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 01/30/2025 08:02 AM/DISC: 01/30/2025 08:02 AM
