Safe Pro Awarded US Patent for Disruptive AI Drone Imagery Technology, a Groundbreaking Innovation Helping to Protect Millions of Lives Globally

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Safe Pro Group (Nasdaq: SPAI) has been awarded US Patent No. 12,146,729 for its SpotlightAI™ technology, which detects and maps explosives using AI-powered drone imagery analysis. The patent, valid until 2043, includes 21 claims covering autonomous detection of explosives in orthomosaic images. The system, powered by AWS, has already identified over 10,000 landmines in Ukraine, processing 840,614 images and 11,768 GB of data. The technology can identify 150+ types of landmines and UXO, creating GPS-tagged, high-resolution maps for clearing efforts. The company has also filed for global patent protection through WIPO covering 157 Contracting States.

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• Secured US patent protection until 2043 for core AI technology
• Successfully detected over 10,000 landmines in real-world applications
• Processed over 840,614 images and 11,768 GB of data in Ukraine
• Filed for global patent protection in 157 countries
• Partnership with major cloud provider AWS for scalability

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The USPTO patent grant for Safe Pro's AI drone imagery technology represents a significant IP milestone with substantial commercial implications. The patent's 21 claims, valid until 2043, protect core functionalities for detecting explosives using AI-powered drone imagery analysis. The technology's proven track record in Ukraine, with over 10,000 landmine detections, demonstrates clear market validation.

The AWS cloud integration and compatibility with commercial drones creates a scalable, accessible solution. The PCT filing covering 157 countries positions Safe Pro for global market expansion. While the current $28.9M market cap suggests early-stage valuation, the patent portfolio and demonstrated real-world application in humanitarian and defense sectors indicate strong potential for value appreciation through licensing, partnerships, or direct commercialization.

Patent to Detect and Locate Explosives Utilizing AI-Powered Image Analysis, Secures IP Protection for 21 Claims Valid Until 2043

SpotlightAI™ Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is a Cloud-based Platform Utilizing Advanced Machine Learning to Rapidly Detect, GPS-locate, and Map 150+ Types of Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Drone Imagery

Company’s “SpotlightAI™” System is Currently in Operation in Ukraine for Humanitarian, Commercial, and Government Reconstruction Efforts

AVENTURA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Safe Pro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAI) (“Safe Pro” or the “Company”), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing, today announced that on November 19, 2024 it was been awarded its first patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), for its groundbreaking technology that identifies, locates and maps explosives through its Artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered SpotlightAI™ drone image analysis and reporting software platform. This novel technology has already proven life-changing, enabling the detection, location, and mapping of explosives to create safer environments for potentially millions worldwide.

The newly issued patent, US Patent No. 12,146,729 includes all 21 claims made in the Company’s original patent application entitled, “Systems and Methods for Detecting and Identifying Explosives.” These claims cover autonomous detection, identification, and labeling of explosives in orthomosaic images using AI processing of drone imagery. Valid until 2043, the patent captures the groundbreaking nature of SpotlightAI™ and its ability to transform fields ranging from humanitarian demining, agriculture, to national defense and reconstruction. The Company also previously filed for global patent protection with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”) which covers patent protection rights for 157 Contracting States including members of the EU, Asia, Latin and South America, Africa and the Middle East.

“To date, our patented SpotlightAI™ technology has helped locate over 10,000 landmines and other explosives in Ukraine in support of humanitarian, agricultural and reconstruction efforts. Our goal now is to further leverage our newly protected IP as we seek to collaborate with a broadened array of potential new partners and customers in commercial, humanitarian and national defense markets where our technology can support their critical missions,” said Dan Erdberg, Chairman and CEO of Safe Pro Group Inc.

The SpotlightAI™ system is currently in operation in Ukraine with multiple humanitarian mine action organizations including the United Nations Development Programme (“UNDP”) and government entities where it has now processed over 840,614 images, analyzed over 11,768 GB of data and identified over 10,912 real-world landmines and unexploded ordnance. Real-world landmine detection statistics from Ukraine can be found at the Company’s Real-World Landmine Detection Counter at https://safeproai.com/landmine-detections/.

Compatible with commercially available off-the-shelf (“COTS”) drones, Safe Pro’s SpotlightAI™ hyper scalable, cloud-based software ecosystem utilizes advanced machine learning (“ML”) models for small object detection and data reporting built on an extensive proprietary dataset capable of rapidly identifying and locating 150+ types of land mines and UXO. Supported by the hyper scalability of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, SpotlightAI™ can process massive amounts of sub-centimeter-level drone imagery to securely generate detailed, high-resolution orthomosaic maps highlighting objects of interest. It can then plot the detection results on customizable, GPS-tagged, sub-centimeter-level, high resolution 2-D and 3-D maps to provide a “bird’s-eye view” of the surveyed area, delivering enhanced situational awareness for planning clearing and land release efforts by local governments and humanitarian aid organizations.

AWS funded and published a case study on the effectiveness of SpotlightAI™ and its use in Ukraine and a video introduction to SpotlightAI™ and its application as a tool for global demining, can be viewed here.

For more information about Safe Pro Group, its subsidiaries, and technologies, please visit https://safeprogroup.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.

About Safe Pro Group Inc.

Safe Pro Group is a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in drone imagery processing leveraging commercially available “off-the-shelf” drones with its proprietary machine learning and computer vision technology to enable rapid identification of explosives threats, providing a much safer and more efficient alternative to traditional human-based analysis methods. Built on a cloud-based ecosystem and powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Safe Pro Group’s scalable platform is targeting multiple markets that include commercial, government, law enforcement and humanitarian sectors where its Safe Pro AI software, Safe-Pro USA protective gear and Airborne Response drone-based services can work in synergy to deliver safety and operational efficiency. For more information on Safe Pro Group Inc., please visit https://safeprogroup.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements relate to future events, future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Safe Pro Group believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Safe Pro Group has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including market and other conditions. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), copies of which may be obtained from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of its date. Safe Pro Group undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is Safe Pro's (SPAI) new patent number and what does it cover?

Safe Pro's US Patent No. 12,146,729 covers AI-powered detection, identification, and labeling of explosives in orthomosaic drone imagery, with 21 claims valid until 2043.

How many landmines has Safe Pro's (SPAI) SpotlightAI system detected in Ukraine?

SpotlightAI has detected over 10,000 landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine, processing over 840,614 images and 11,768 GB of data.

How many types of explosives can Safe Pro's (SPAI) SpotlightAI system detect?

SpotlightAI can identify and locate more than 150 types of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) using drone imagery.

Which organizations are using Safe Pro's (SPAI) SpotlightAI in Ukraine?

SpotlightAI is being used by multiple organizations in Ukraine, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and various government entities.