Maritime domain awareness
Persistent radar coverage that sees the vessels AIS can't.
The gap
AIS is self-reported. A transponder can be switched off, spoofed, or never installed. The vessels that matter most are often the ones that go quiet.
Small craft fall through. Many recreational and small fishing boats aren't required to carry AIS, and a boat in trouble may have lost power entirely.
Coverage is expensive. Traditional coastal radar sites cost too much to place everywhere, which leaves gaps along the shoreline.
Two missions, one network
Maritime security
Detect and track vessels operating without AIS so responders know what is moving near the coast, not just what is reporting.
Search and rescue
Help locate small or disabled craft by giving rescue teams a live view of what is on the water, even when a boat isn't broadcasting.
Our approach
We build compact sensor nodes from proven commercial marine components and network them into one shared operating picture. Each node pairs radar detection with a thermal camera, so operators can visually confirm what the radar finds, day or night. The camera can be upgraded to longer-range optics as missions require.
Commercial off-the-shelf marine sensors keep each node affordable to build, deploy, and maintain.
Many small nodes close the gaps a single large site leaves behind, and the network keeps watching if one goes offline.
Radar detections from every node come together in a single map that authorized users can open from a browser.
Each node can host partner sensors, such as drone detection, sharing the same power, network, and operating picture, so agencies add capabilities without building new infrastructure.
Demonstration
A condensed recording of a live coastal demonstration of the Invigilare radar system.
Program history
Formed through the University of Central Florida's Entrepreneurship for Defense program to solve a maritime awareness problem sponsored by U.S. Southern Command.
Development funded by DIU through the Defense Innovation Summer Fellowship – Commercialization (DISF-C) program.
Collaborating with the Defense Innovation Unit through its Capstone program.
Industry sponsor of four UCF senior design teams since 2025.
Leadership
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Kevin founded Invigilare Solutions to close the coverage gaps that leave coastal waters unwatched. He sets the company's strategy, leads its government and research partnerships, and directs system architecture and radar sensor development. His background spans mechanical engineering, hardware design, and sensor integration.
We accelerate software development through collaboration with the engineering and computer science teams we sponsor at the University of Central Florida.
Contact
Talk with us about coverage needs, pilot partnerships, or research collaboration.