Innovations
Lightning Labs delivers rapid prototypes developed in-house or through our network of industry and academic partnerships. Then we demonstrate and further refine the product of your idea through iterative experimentation.
Shortlist of LL projects and designs:
Drop-Munition
Experimentation with providing small unmanned aerial systems the carrying capability of up to 12 pound loads of lethal munitions.
Jungle Working Group
Researching innovative uniforms and equipment for Soldiers in damp and humid jungle environments, 80+ degrees farenheit. Discussing the implementation of a new IOTV with mesh fabric and quick-drying design.
Kraus 1000
Ultra high-endurance drone, providing ITNE expansion with two onboard radios capable of connecting 400 nodes each or 800 per A/C. Allows 20+ km range to a battalion or larger element.
Medevac Projects Week
Tested shore-to-ship-to-shore patient transfer with continous communications, tested AI dispatches for Blackhawks, integrated a BATDOK patient data app onto the ATAK, and tested a hoist-stabilizer invention.
OTM Comms
Innovation that allows a Starshield and SIPRnet connection while traveling. Focuses on utilization both with and without vehicle mounts.
DFAC Dash
Custom built Node.js React app that allows Soldiers to order from Dining Facilities online and notifies customers when their meal is ready for pick-up.
