Long‑Range Facial Recognition Reaches a New Milestone: Secure Planet™ Now Identifies Faces at 300 Meters

The landscape of long-range facial recognition has taken a significant leap forward. Secure Planet™ has officially upgraded its flagship Facial Recognition at a Distance (FRaD) system, extending its identification range from 200 meters to an impressive 300 meters. For professionals operating in high-stakes environments, this isn’t just a spec update; it’s a mission-critical advancement. It’s a transformational shift that strengthens situational awareness, accelerates decision‑making, and expands operational reach for teams working in dynamic, high‑stakes environments.

The updated FRaD system combines stabilized long‑range optics with advanced AI-powered surveillance systems to deliver clear, reliable facial identification at distances previously considered out of reach. Whether monitoring a border crossing, securing a perimeter, or supporting tactical missions, operators can now identify individuals earlier, giving them more time to act. What sets it apart is its ability to perform on-device facial recognition and offline biometric systems matching, identifying individuals from a gallery of millions without ever needing a network connection.

Our customers operate in environments where connectivity can’t be guaranteed. That’s why FRaD continues to support on-device facial recognition and offline biometric systems, ensuring performance even in areas with limited communications. The system’s video-to-ID analytics continuously extract faces from live video feeds and match them against on‑board or remote databases using watchlist matching technology. This real‑time capability is essential for both military and law enforcement teams who need immediate, actionable intelligence.

For agencies and organizations responsible for protecting borders, communities, and critical infrastructure, the ability to identify individuals earlier and more accurately is a force multiplier. Extending FRaD’s range to 300 meters enhances safety, strengthens intelligence gathering, and supports faster, more informed decisions. Secure Planet™ remains committed to delivering innovative, reliable, and field‑proven biometric technology, built for those who need it most.

Secure Planet™ continues to set the standard for long-range facial recognition technology — combining cutting-edge AI, rugged field-readiness, and unmatched range into solutions that protect people and secure environments worldwide.

Ready to see what 300 meters of certainty looks like? → Long-Range Facial Recognition 

FRaD doesn’t operate in isolation. Check out Secure Planet™’s full suite of video-to-ID analytics and identity intelligence tools, which amplify its impact:

  • BioCore® Server — A high-capacity identity-intelligence platform for large-scale matching across enterprise environments.
  • FABIS Mobile — Real-time, on-device facial identification on Android handhelds, supporting long-range capture beyond 500m with commercial off-the-shelf optics. 
  • FABIS Multimodal — Combines face and fingerprint enrollment and matching on a single device for comprehensive biometric identification solutions.
  • Secure Pre-Pass — Contactless vehicle access control that integrates seamlessly into secured facilities.

Together, these tools form a unified ecosystem of AI-powered surveillance systems designed to meet the demands of both military and civilian operations.