Gidel at VISION 2026: FantoVision for Aerospace & Defence
Gidel will exhibit at VISION 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany, 6–8 October, showcasing FantoVision and its latest FPGA-based imaging and Edge AI technologies for Aerospace & Defence applications.
In addition, VISION has selected our innovation, FantoVision: Mini Edge AI & FPGA Systems, as a VISION Guided Tours Innovation in Aerospace & Defence.
FantoVision combines multi-sensor acquisition, deterministic FPGA preprocessing, real-time image enhancement, Quality+ Compression, and NVIDIA Jetson AI. As a result, it enables real-time tracking, detection, and classification.
Real-Time FPGA Imaging and Edge AI
FantoVision is designed for demanding imaging applications that require high bandwidth, low latency, deterministic processing, and AI close to the sensors.
First, the FPGA processes image data directly and performs real-time preprocessing, enhancement, and compression. Then, FantoVision transfers the optimized image data to NVIDIA Jetson for AI processing. Consequently, this architecture reduces CPU and GPU imaging workload while maintaining predictable real-time performance.
Key capabilities include:
- Multi-sensor acquisition with CoaXPress-12, GigE Vision, and Camera Link
- Deterministic FPGA preprocessing with low latency
- Real-time image processing and enhancement
- Quality+ Compression for reducing image bandwidth and storage requirements
- NVIDIA Jetson AI for tracking, detection, and classification
- Multi-camera acquisition, synchronization, and processing
- Compact, low-SWaP architecture for embedded and mobile imaging systems
Imaging for Aerospace & Defence Applications
Aerospace and defence imaging systems increasingly need to acquire, process, compress, and analyze high-resolution sensor data directly at the edge. At the same time, these systems must minimize latency, size, weight, and power consumption.
FantoVision supports direct acquisition from high-bandwidth CoaXPress cameras and Camera Link cameras, as well as GigE Vision cameras, enabling flexible integration with a wide range of imaging sensors.
Therefore, FantoVision integrates image acquisition, FPGA processing, compression, and NVIDIA Jetson AI into one compact system, making it suitable for applications including:
- EO/IR imaging systems
- ISR and surveillance
- Airborne and UAV imaging payloads
- Target detection, tracking, and classification
- Multi-camera and multi-sensor systems
- Aerial imaging and inspection
- Armored vehicle vision systems
- Real-time recording and streaming
VISION Guided Tours Innovation in Aerospace & Defence
The VISION Guided Tours give visitors a concentrated overview of relevant machine vision innovations for specific application areas.
For the Aerospace & Defence category, VISION selected FantoVision as a VISION Guided Tours Innovation. In particular, FantoVision addresses systems that require compact architecture, high-bandwidth image acquisition, deterministic FPGA processing, real-time compression, and Edge AI.
See Gidel’s FantoVision at VISION 2026
Visit Gidel at VISION 2026 to see FantoVision in action and discuss your Aerospace & Defence imaging application with our experts.
During the show, our live demonstration will combine multi-sensor CoaXPress-12 image acquisition, deterministic FPGA processing, Quality+ Compression, and NVIDIA Jetson AI. Together, these technologies enable real-time detection, tracking, and classification.
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Download the FantoVision Datasheet
Find us at Hall 8, Booth 8D20
6–8 October 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
