Unattended Ground Sensors Use Case

McQ is a leading supplier of Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS) for military, government, and international agencies, with over 25 years of expertise. Their sensors have been deployed globally across all Combatant Commands, demonstrating exceptional reliability in extreme environments. McQ technology supports U.S. SOCOM, the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Department of Energy, Homeland Security, Secret Service, Department of Justice, and international military and law enforcement.

In the early 2000s, McQ revolutionized UGS technology by developing the OmniSense® sensor system. This system integrates multiple sensor types (GPS, infrared, seismic, acoustic, magnetic, and day/night cameras) with advanced digital processing to detect, classify, and identify targets with near-perfect accuracy, minimizing false alarms. McQ also introduced the CDIF protocol for Internet Protocol communication and transitioned from terrestrial radios to global satellite networks, enabling real-time data transmission to command centers worldwide. These advancements have significantly enhanced warfighting tactics and operational efficiency.

Building on these groundbreaking innovations, McQ continues to lead the industry with next-generation unattended ground sensor systems that offer enhanced performance, rapid deployment, and global connectivity. For a closer look at our most advanced solution, explore the McQ RANGER® unattended ground sensor — a compact, rugged system engineered for high-accuracy detection of personnel, vehicles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the most demanding operational environments.