Real-time video and sensor data compression engineered for drones, satellites, and tactical systems — where standard codecs collapse.
H.264, H.265, and AV1 were engineered for Netflix and Blu-ray. Modern defense and aerospace systems demand something fundamentally different.
Modern defense-grade sensors generate raw data rates that classical codecs cannot process efficiently. A single MWIR sensor produces over 1 GB/s — overwhelming legacy pipelines and network links.
H.264/H.265 predict each frame from prior frames. In vibration, rapid motion, darkness, and IR noise — one corrupted frame cascades through the entire sequence. Fatal in tactical environments.
Classical codecs introduce 85–120ms of end-to-end delay. Acceptable for streaming movies. Unacceptable for UAV video links, missile guidance, satellite downlinks, and live ISR feeds.
Two purpose-built codecs engineered for the edge of the battlefield and beyond.
| Metric | H.264 | H.265 | Sentaya AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | 0.9× | 1.0× (baseline) | 4.0× |
| End-to-End Latency | 120ms | 100ms | <30ms |
| Inter-frame Dependency | Yes | Yes | None |
| FPGA Deployment | Partial | Partial | Native |
| IR / Thermal Optimized | No | No | Yes |
| Power Consumption | High | High | Low |
Real-time AI compression on field hardware — same source feed, 4× smaller payload, sub-30 ms end-to-end latency.
Sentaya operates where standard codecs break down — edge platforms under vibration, RF-constrained links, and real-time AI pipelines.
Live intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance feeds transmitted over narrow RF links with sub-30ms latency and full frame independence. No artifacts under vibration or IR noise.
Mission-critical video and sensor data compression optimized for low-power FPGA deployment on UAVs, drones, and loitering munitions. Operates under extreme motion and vibration conditions.
Downlink bandwidth is constrained and expensive. Sentaya's 4× compression ratio translates directly into mission capacity — more data per orbit window, lower operational cost.
Evaluated and validated by leading defense, aerospace, and regulatory organizations.
POC with the MATAH Division of Israel Aerospace Industries successfully completed. Sentaya is now in an active paid pilot covering defense-grade video, sensor data, and image compression workloads.
Paid Pilot · ActiveThe Sentaya Data Codec has been validated within an FDA-approved medical imaging application, demonstrating precision and reliability under strict regulatory standards.
ValidatedSelected for the ASTRA acceleration program powered by Starburst Aerospace & IAI — a highly competitive program for breakthrough dual-use defense technology companies.
Program MemberCombined decades of signal processing, defense systems, and program delivery from world-class institutions.
Sentaya is engaged in a paid pilot with Israel Aerospace Industries and is a member of the ASTRA dual-use defense acceleration program powered by Starburst Aerospace.
Strategic engagement with the MATAH Division of IAI — one of the world's leading defense and aerospace prime contractors. POC successfully completed; now operating under a paid pilot for Video, Data, and Image compression.
Paid Pilot · Active
Selected for the ASTRA acceleration program powered by Starburst Aerospace and IAI — a highly competitive cohort for breakthrough dual-use defense technology companies.
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