Flight gallery

Test flights, as the aircraft saw them

Fragments from real test flights — onboard detection, single-target lock and the live perception HUD. All clips are raw DVR recordings from the operator's FPV goggles — exactly what the pilot saw in flight.

Carrier

standard 10″ drone

Payload

NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super

Camera

FRAMOS:GO IMX900

Lens

40° FOV

All these clips are also on our YouTube channel

Gallery updated · 2026-09-01

Technology demonstrator in action

KestrelCV technology demonstrator — carrier drone filmed from a second aircraft, with the frame-synced onboard view showing AI detection and target lock — Carrier in flight, synced with the onboard viewFilmed from a second drone: the carrier manoeuvres over the road while the inset shows, frame-synced, what KestrelCV sees and holds on board — detection, target lock and the operator HUD.

Flight · 01.09.2026

Target after target, from 110 metres up — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Target after target, from 110 metres upFlown higher than usual: the AI locks a red hatchback, then a white estate, then a box truck, holding each one in turn at 400–600 m.

Eighty seconds on one white van — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Eighty seconds on one white vanA single white van is held without a break for more than eighty seconds, through bends and past other traffic.

A minute on a liveried van — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — A minute on a liveried vanThe lock stays on a red-and-white utility van for over a minute at 250–460 m, including a pass alongside another vehicle.

Dark estate, the whole run — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Dark estate, the whole runA dark estate car is carried for the full length of the run as the range opens from 300 to 600 m.

Two cars, one after the other — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Two cars, one after the otherThe AI holds a grey hatchback, lets it go, and picks up the dark estate behind it without hesitation.

Closing on a silver hatchback — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Closing on a silver hatchbackThe aircraft closes in on a silver hatchback and the lock stays centred on it the whole way down the road.

White van through the junction — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — White van through the junctionTwenty seconds on a white van as it turns off at the junction and runs on beside the railway line.

Flight · 29.08.2026

A minute of tracking, one car after another — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — A minute of tracking, one car after anotherThe AI holds a dark saloon along the field road, then takes the white hatchback that follows and stays with it to the end of the run.

Forty seconds on a silver saloon — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Forty seconds on a silver saloonA silver saloon runs the narrow track between the fields and the lock stays on it the whole way.

Silver estate through the bend — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Silver estate through the bendThe lock follows a silver estate through a bend and past a line of trees without losing it to the changing background.

Over a minute on one car, straight overhead and on — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Over a minute on one car, straight overhead and onThe longest pursuit of the flight: the same grey estate is held for more than a minute, including a pass directly above the road.

White motorhome by the railway line — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — White motorhome by the railway lineThe AI locks a white motorhome and keeps it while a second vehicle shares the same stretch of road.

Black car on the long straight — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Black car on the long straightA dark car covers a long straight at distance and the lock rides it the whole length.

Dark car at the junction — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Dark car at the junctionShort run: the AI picks up a dark car near a junction and holds it through the turn.

Blue saloon around the curve — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Blue saloon around the curveA blue saloon takes the curve and the onboard AI keeps the lock centred on it throughout.

Flight · 23.08.2026

Blue van, then the next target — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Blue van, then the next targetThe AI locks a dark blue van at long range, then picks up the next vehicle as the first one clears the junction.

Dark crossover on the open road — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Dark crossover on the open roadA dark crossover held at 220 m while the aircraft closes on it along the road.

Off-roader by the farm track — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Off-roader by the farm trackAn olive off-road vehicle is locked beside a farm building and tracked as it pulls onto the track.

Longest run of the flight — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Longest run of the flightOver a minute of continuous work: the lock moves from a dark sedan to a white van and on to the next vehicle as traffic passes.

Traffic past the depot — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Traffic past the depotVehicles pass a depot one after another and the AI re-acquires and holds each new target in turn.

White hatchback through the junction — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — White hatchback through the junctionA white hatchback is tracked through a junction and along the field road at 220 m.

Silver, white, red — one after another — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Silver, white, red — one after anotherFour different vehicles in a single pass, each picked up and held in turn without the lock wandering off the road.

Red pickup at 260 m — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Red pickup at 260 mA bright red pickup tracked at over 250 m — the strongest-contrast target of the day.

Holding past a roadside tree — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Holding past a roadside treeA dark sedan is followed along a tree-lined road and the lock survives a tree crossing the line of sight.

Red estate down the avenue — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Red estate down the avenueA red estate car followed for the length of a tree avenue at around 350 m.

Silver crossover at the crossing — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Silver crossover at the crossingA silver crossover is held through a crossroads while other traffic moves through the frame.

Three targets, three colours — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Three targets, three coloursDark, blue and white vehicles in the same pass — the AI re-acquires each one as it enters the tracking gate.

Flight · 22.08.2026

Strong crosswind, no stabilisation — a test in extreme conditions.

First contact in gusty crosswind — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — First contact in gusty crosswindOpening pass of the windy-day flight: the onboard AI picks up a car on the road and locks it while the airframe is pushed around by a strong crosswind.

Low pass over the road — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Low pass over the roadA low, fast pass — vehicles are detected as they flash past underneath, then a dark car is locked and held, all on an unstabilised camera in strong wind.

Dark estate through a junction — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Dark estate through a junctionA dark estate car is locked and carried through a junction while gusts keep tilting the horizon across the frame.

Distant car on open ground — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Distant car on open groundThe lock is established on a white car far out on open ground and held steady as the wind rocks the aircraft.

Silver sedan at 260 m — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Silver sedan at 260 mA silver sedan tracked at over 250 m in gusty crosswind, the close-up inset confirming it is still the same target.

White crossover held at 250 m — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — White crossover held at 250 mThe AI keeps a white crossover locked at long range through a junction, unbothered by the airframe being pushed sideways.

Van tracked through hard tilt — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Van tracked through hard tiltGusts roll the aircraft hard enough to swing the horizon across the frame; the lock on the white van does not move off it.

Minibus along the field road — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Minibus along the field roadA white minibus is tracked along the road at long range while the unstabilised camera works against the wind.

Re-acquiring a silver sedan — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Re-acquiring a silver sedanThe AI re-confirms a silver sedan and settles the lock back onto it in the middle of a windy pass.

Dark car on dark asphalt — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Dark car on dark asphaltLow contrast plus wind shake — a dark car on dark asphalt, and the lock still holds through the turn.

Silver car in a rolling frame — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Silver car in a rolling frameA short pass where the frame rolls with every gust while the silver car stays boxed and centred.

Red car, then a white crossover — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Red car, then a white crossoverThe longest run of the flight: a red car is tracked first, then the lock is taken onto a white crossover further down the road.

White estate through the bend — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — White estate through the bendA white estate car is followed through a long bend, the reticle staying on it while the wind works the airframe.

Dark sports car at long range — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Dark sports car at long rangeA dark, low-slung car locked at range — the hardest kind of target to hold, and the crosswind is not helping.

White car at the turn-off — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — White car at the turn-offThe AI holds a white car as it slows into a turn-off, with the horizon swinging from the crosswind.

Two cars, one locked — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV in strong crosswind, FPV goggles DVR — Two cars, one lockedTwo vehicles share the road: one is marked as a detection, the other stays locked as the target all the way down the track.

Flight · 20.08.2026

Shadowing a blue SUV — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Shadowing a blue SUVAuto-centred AI lock follows an SUV through junctions and turns; the inset shows the tracked target in close-up.

Van and heavy truck — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Van and heavy truckTwo consecutive AI locks in one flight: a white van tracked along the road, then a truck held at long range.

Multi-vehicle detection — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Multi-vehicle detectionDetection-only pass: the onboard AI marks every passing vehicle in real time, no target locked.

Flight · 18.08.2026

Take-off to first lock — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Take-off to first lockFrom launch to the first target lock: vehicles are detected on the road and one is locked at long range.

Descent and landing — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Descent and landingThe lock is held through the descent; the flight ends with a landing as seen through the operator HUD.

Dark sedan through bends — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Dark sedan through bendsA dark sedan is locked and tracked through bends as range changes; the inset confirms the same target.

White sedan at a junction — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — White sedan at a junctionThe AI locks a white sedan and holds it as the car slows, turns and accelerates away.

Holding against clutter — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Holding against clutterA dark hatchback is tracked against buildings and field edges — backgrounds that typically break trackers.

Small van at long range — onboard AI target lock and real-time tracking from a UAV, FPV goggles DVR — Small van at long rangeA van only a few pixels wide is held at several hundred metres without dropping the lock.

First tests

KestrelCV live onboard flight — whole-frame detection, single-target lock and live HUD on a real aerial scene (Toradex Verdin i.MX8M Plus) — Toradex Verdin i.MX8M Plus

KestrelCV perception core on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super — detection, lock and HUD validated on real airborne footage — NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super