What Spotter Global does

Spotter Global is a privately held Utah-based manufacturer founded in 2009 by Logan Harris that designs and produces military-grade compact surveillance radar systems for ground, air, and over-water perimeter protection. Its product portfolio spans multiple hardware lines (C Series 10 GHz military-grade radars, CK Series 24 GHz industrial radars, GK/GX Series Active POE radars, the AX250 aerial drone detection module, Remote Drone ID 2.0, and mobile deployment kits) plus the new GAX500-3D radar, which is powered by the proprietary Compact Holographic 3D (CH3D™) architecture and delivers 18 Hz update rates with sub-4 kg / sub-35 W form factors priced under $50,000. The company complements its hardware with two software platforms: NetworkedIO 6.0, a command-and-control system that fuses Radar AI and Video AI classification for automated camera cueing and threat response, and the IMC enterprise monitoring center for multi-site oversight.

The technical differentiator is the combination of proprietary 3D holographic radar with the SPOTTERai classification engine, trained on data from 10,000+ installed ground radars and 1,300+ protected sites worldwide. The company sells primarily through enterprise field sales to government agencies, law enforcement, military (including SOCOM since 2011), and critical infrastructure operators (utilities, data centers, airports, energy facilities), with a secondary channel strategy anchored by Surveillance One and supplementary go-to-market partnerships such as IndustrialEnet. Revenue derives from hardware sales, software subscriptions (NetworkedIO, SPOTTERai), perpetual licenses, and professional services. The firm maintains CE certification (GX500 for Europe), and its Mobile Surveillance Kit is positioned for the US $500 million C-UAS grant program, with recent product launches through March 2026 supporting a strong-growth trajectory.

Name

Spotter Global

Legal name

Spotter Global

Website

https://spotterglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Spotter Global is a Utah-based manufacturer of compact military-grade surveillance radars and counter-drone systems, serving government agencies, military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure operators with proprietary 3D radar technology and AI-powered target classification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surveillance Radar Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Technology & Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Sensors) (BPAKALAI), Maritime Security Technology & Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Intrusion) (TLAHANAC)

Keywords

• Compact surveillance radars
• Counter-drone detection
• Perimeter security systems
• Radar AI classification
• Command and control software

Headquarters

HQ city

Orem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of radar systems including GAX500-3D and other counter-drone/ground surveillance radars. Hardware represents the primary revenue driver with systems priced under $50,000 for mainstream products.
2. Software Subscriptions: Recurring software licensing for AI-powered classification (SPOTTERai) and analytics capabilities. Subscription model provides recurring revenue and ongoing customer engagement.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, integration, and technical support services for enterprise and government customers requiring custom deployments.
4. Perpetual Licenses: Traditional one-time license model available for customers preferring upfront ownership of software technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spotter Global manufactures compact military-grade COTS surveillance radar systems (C Series, CK Series, GK/GX Series, AX250, GAX500-3D) for ground, air, and over-water perimeter protection and counter-drone detection. The hardware is complemented by AI-powered classification software (SPOTTERai), the NetworkedIO command-and-control platform integrating Radar AI and Video AI, and the IMC multi-site enterprise monitoring center. Customers span government, defense, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and security contractors.

Product overview

Spotter Global produces military-grade COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) radars and counter-drone solutions. Founded in 2009 by Logan Harris, the company has deployed over 400 counter-drone radars at critical infrastructure sites, protecting 1,300+ sites with 10,000+ installed ground radars worldwide. The product portfolio includes multiple radar hardware lines (C Series Military Grade, CK Series Industrial, GK/GX Series Active POE, and the advanced GAX500-3D with proprietary CH3D technology), complemented by software platforms including NetworkedIO command and control software (which combines Radar AI and Video AI classification in version 6.0), the IMC enterprise monitoring platform, and mobile deployment solutions including the Mobile Surveillance Kit. The company integrates AI-powered target classification (SPOTTERai) across its systems for detecting and classifying drones, people, vehicles, and boats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CH3D (Compact Holographic 3D): Proprietary radar technology powering the GAX500-3D radar system with 18 Hz update rate
• NetworkedIO
• SPOTTERai

Products and services

• C Series Military Grade Radars Military grade compact surveillance radars operating at 10GHz, designed for perimeter security at critical infrastructure sites including military installations.
• CK Series Industrial Radars Industrial-grade compact surveillance radars operating at 24GHz, designed for industrial and commercial perimeter security applications.
• GK and GX Series Active POE Radars Active Power over Ethernet radar systems offering flexible deployment options for various security scenarios. Includes the GX500 long-range CE-certified variant designed for security around high-value sites in Europe, detecting intruders at 500 meters and vehicles at 900 meters.
• Remote Drone ID 2.0 Remote Drone ID system version 2.0 capable of detecting both WiFi and Bluetooth drones with zero false alarms at up to 3km range.
• GAX500-3D Radar Compact holographic 3D radar system powered by proprietary CH3D™ technology. Detects and tracks up to 50 simultaneous drone targets with 18 Hz update rate, designed for critical infrastructure and military counter-drone applications. Priced under $50,000.
• AX250 Drone Detection Radar Aerial drone detection radar specifically designed to identify and track drone threats from above, complementing ground-based radar systems.
• Mobile Surveillance Kit (MSK™) Grant-eligible mobile surveillance system designed to support anti-drone operations for large-scale events and federal security programs, including the US White House's $500 million C-UAS grant program.
• NetworkedIO Command and Control Software Command and Control (C2) software platform that integrates radar and video AI for wide-area physical threat detection. Features automatic camera cueing, false alarm reduction, and automated threat response. Version 6.0 combines Radar AI and Video AI classification.
• Integrated Management Center (IMC) Enterprise-level monitoring platform allowing security executives to monitor dozens of worldwide sites with World Map View, real-time health alerts, incident notifications, and automatic reporting every 10 minutes.
• Bear-Dar Wildlife Detection System Specialized radar detection system co-developed with Polar Bears International for polar bear detection and human-wildlife conflict prevention in Arctic conservation areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ counter-drone radars deployed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IndustrialEnetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar partnership with IndustrialEnet to co-market counter-UAS and radar technology solutions to shared customer base in the industrial security market.
• Surveillance OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for integrated counter-UAS solutions. Surveillance One integrates Spotter radar technology into comprehensive surveillance offerings for government and enterprise customers requiring multi-layered security.
• Surveillance OnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel distribution partnership for counter-UAS products, expanding market reach through Surveillance One's customer relationships in the physical security dealer network.
• Surveillance OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance for co-development of integrated counter-drone solutions combining radar detection with video management and response capabilities.
• Polar Bears InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership to develop the Bear-Dar system - specialized radar detection solution for polar bear and wildlife detection to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in conservation areas. Joint innovation combining Spotter's radar expertise with Polar Bears International's conservation mission.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Thermal imaging and sensor incumbent offering perimeter and airspace surveillance solutions including drone detection, targeting the same government and critical-infrastructure buyers as Spotter but with a broader hardware portfolio.
• IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries): Defense prime offering integrated counter-UAS systems combining radar, EO, and EW effectors; competes with Spotter on military counter-drone tenders globally, particularly in EMEA.
• Thales Group: Global defense and aerospace prime with established radar, counter-UAS, and integrated air defense systems serving the same government and critical-infrastructure customers as Spotter, but across a much broader portfolio.
• Raytheon (RTX): Major U.S. defense prime with counter-UAS solutions, military-grade radars, and integrated command systems; competes with Spotter on large military and federal programs where Spotter is a sub-tier supplier or niche bidder.

Direct peers

• D-Fend Solutions: Counter-drone vendor specializing in non-kinetic takeover solutions and multi-sensor detection, serving military, law enforcement, and airport customers with overlapping procurement profiles to Spotter Global.
• Blighter Surveillance Systems: UK-based designer of ground surveillance radars for perimeter and counter-drone applications, with similar 3D/e-scan product positioning and shared defense/critical-infrastructure customer base.
• Navtech Radar: High-resolution surveillance radar maker used for perimeter protection, traffic management, and security at airports and industrial sites; competes with Spotter in 3D detection performance and price points.
• Dedrone: U.S.-based counter-drone detection provider combining RF sensors, radar inputs, and AI-driven airspace awareness software; competes head-to-head with Spotter in critical infrastructure and government counter-UAS deals.
• DroneShield: Australia-listed counter-UAS specialist offering drone detection radars, RF sensors, and software command platforms to military, government, and critical infrastructure customers — directly overlapping Spotter Global's GAX500-3D and NetworkedIO product lines.
• Magos Systems: Provider of ground-based radar plus PTZ camera perimeter security solutions for critical infrastructure and utilities; directly comparable to Spotter's radar-plus-video offering and customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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