Overwatch Imaging is an imagery intelligence technology company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hood River, Oregon. It develops AI-enabled sensor autonomy for time-critical airborne search, detection, tracking and monitoring missions. The company's technical work spans computer vision, artificial intelligence, multispectral imaging, edge-based intelligence processing, image analytics and geospatial mapping, applied to airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).
Its product line comprises the Smart Sensors (PT and TK series) - purpose-built, high-resolution multispectral imaging systems designed to deliver precise, rapid and large-area image intelligence for time-critical ISR, search, emergency response and mapping missions - and the Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software, which provides automated vision and workload reduction for operators of real-time imagery intelligence systems. ASO is available as native software on Overwatch's own Smart Sensors and as an upgrade for third-party airborne video gimbal platforms.
The company works across defense, intelligence, civil government and commercial sectors, serving federal, state and local agencies as well as private-sector companies. Its systems support wildfire mapping and monitoring, disaster and emergency response, law enforcement, border security, maritime domain awareness, search and rescue, and geospatial mapping. Founded as a bootstrapped startup, Overwatch Imaging has evolved into a globally deployed provider, with deployments across six continents.
Engineering work at the company centres on purpose-built hardware and software for mission-critical, time-critical operations supporting first responders and defense users.
