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Situational Intelligence In Every Direction

Circle Optics builds high fidelity 360° degree imaging systems that power situational intelligence across defense, aerospace, and autonomous platforms. Our cameras strengthen perimeter security, improve aerospace safety, enhance autonomous navigation, enable accurate three dimensional mapping, and support low latency live streaming in demanding environments. Through our optical alignment method, we produce a continuous 360° degree view without distortion or stitching, delivering clean, compute efficient data for human operators and autonomy stacks.

Awareness describes the visual input an autonomous system receives. Intelligence is the action it takes based on that input. How these two interact defines the human experience of the system. We build our technology so you can access that autonomy with clarity and confidence.

“There’s no reason every camera shouldn’t be panoramic—from security systems, to robotics, to cameras that capture our everyday experiences. Traditionally, wide-field cameras have been held back by limitations that reduced their usefulness. At Circle Optics, we’re building a new kind of camera—the next generation of imaging technology—designed to make panoramic imaging available to every application that wants and needs it. ”
~ Zakariya Niazi, Circle Optics CEO.

Mission

Circle Optics develops stitch-free panoramic imaging systems that eliminate latency, parallax distortion, and blind spots—delivering real-time 360° situational intelligence for high-stakes environments. Our patented optical architecture provides unmatched field-of-view coverage and pixel integrity to advance national security, enhance robotics and autonomy, and power seamless simulation.

Positioning

Built with precision engineering for ruggedness and repeatability, our systems integrate rapidly and perform reliably at the edge—whether mounted on drones, embedded in ISR platforms, or deployed in immersive simulations. We equip defense, autonomy, and immersive content communities with faster decisions, sharper data, and safer operations—delivering situational intelligence where it counts.

Target Markets

Perimeter Security – Counter-UAS

From national security to immersive storytelling, Circle Optics’ patented technologies power the future of situational intelligence – enhancing decision-making wherever vision matters most.

The drone industry is hampered by an inability to meet regulations to fly beyond line of sight of a human operator. Circle Optics is miniaturizing its novel camera technology under contract with NASA and NSF to enable drones to meet FAA regulations. 15 million drones are expected to fly beyond line of sight by the end of the decade, and they will need this solution to meet regulatory requirements.

Counter-UAS with Pegasus & Pegasus Pro

Modern airspace threats demand faster awareness and smarter tools. Our Pegasus and Pegasus Pro stitch-free panoramic cameras bring a new level of vision to counter-UAS missions, giving operators a complete 360° picture without the tradeoffs of traditional wide-angle systems.

Three Ways We Strengthen Counter-UAS Operations:

1. Augmenting Radar & Gimballed Optics

Pegasus systems add a visual layer in all directions, highlighting exactly where a gimballed optic should pivot. This reduces wasted movements, shortens response time, and creates a common operating picture by unifying radar tracks and zoom video into a single panoramic feed that operators can instantly understand.

2. Passive Radar Replacement

In contested environments where radar emissions reveal position, Pegasus provides a stealth alternative. Our panoramic video cues the gimballed optic without broadcasting any signals, enabling effective counter-UAS operations even in active warzones.

3. Low-Cost Stand Alone Coverage

When exquisite range and zoom aren’t required, Pegasus can replace both radar and gimbals outright—delivering a reliable, all-around situational view at low cost. This makes it ideal for attritable platforms or wide-area monitoring where affordability and coverage matter most.
With Pegasus and Pegasus Pro, we remove the limits of legacy wide-angle tech and deliver a stitch-free panoramic view you can trust—fast, seamless, and battle-ready

Immersive Training & Real-Time Learning Support

Hydra enables versatile, portable training capture—whether mounted on a backpack, integrated in a cockpit, or deployed on a small drone observing a training exercise.

Key Benefits:
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Enhanced After-Action Reviews (AARs) 

Instructors gain precise truth data of training sessions, making feedback far more effective. For example, being able to highlight where an individual’s attention was focused compared to where a threat, target, or friendly was located.

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Sharing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

Units can observe how others train without the cost and logistics of temporary duty travel, enabling knowledge transfer across dispersed teams.

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On-Demand Training & Skill Sustainment

Today’s warfighters prefer to refresh and learn by watching video content at their own pace. With nothing more than a VR headset, trainees can review procedures, manuals, and recorded sessions—supporting currency and readiness on demand.

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Hydra also supports live distribution, allowing remote participants to view training in real-time, ensuring those unable to attend in person can still benefit.
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By eliminating the need for complex post-production stitching, Hydra delivers high-fidelity immersive content instantly—optimized for VR headsets, dome projection, and real-time broadcast. This enables synchronized multi-perspective capture, immersive training content, and seamless integration into existing training workflows.

Autonomous Systems: Vision Without Blind Spots
Total Awareness for Ground and Aerial Platforms

Autonomous systems succeed or fail on their ability to sense, understand, and react to the environment around them. Circle Optics’ stitch-free panoramic cameras give ground and aerial systems complete 360° situational intelligence, enabling safer navigation and faster threat response.

Why It Matters:

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Unparalleled Awareness

See in all directions at once with a seamless panoramic feed — no gaps, no distortions.

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Passive Threat Detection

Identify and track aerial or ground threats without emissions that reveal position.

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Smarter Autonomy at Lower Cost

Replace or augment expensive gimballed systems with a lightweight, scalable alternative that brings panoramic vision to more platforms.

Key Advantages for Integrators:
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For Aerial Systems

Maintain constant all-around vigilance, even when radar is not an option, ensuring drones and UAVs stay aware in contested airspace.

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For Ground Systems

Detect and track approaching threats or anomalies in real time, feeding autonomous decision engines with richer data.

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For Any Platform

Reduce cost and complexity while expanding awareness, with a panoramic system purpose-built for autonomy.

Circle Optics delivers the field of view autonomy has always needed — stitch-free and passive