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DST Control

Swedish precision. Mission-critical imaging.

Advanced gyro-stabilised EO/IR imaging and precision stabilisation technologies engineered in Sweden for integration into demanding airborne, maritime and ground-based platforms.

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DST Control engineer assembling an EO/IR camera module in the Linköping workshop

About DST Control

Engineering precision since 1989.

Founded in Linköping, Sweden, DST Control has more than three decades of experience developing precision stabilisation and advanced imaging technologies.

From early unmanned aerial systems to sophisticated multi-sensor EO/IR platforms, DST combines mechanical engineering, electronics, embedded software and in-house manufacturing to deliver reliable imaging solutions for demanding applications.

Its technologies support OEMs and integrators worldwide, providing the flexibility to meet specific platform requirements while maintaining control over quality, performance and production.

1989: Established in Linköping, Sweden
In-house: Production workshop for critical parts
MIL-STD-810: Vibration-tested before every delivery

Engineering capabilities

Precision technologies. Built for integration.

DST develops the imaging and stabilisation technologies that enable reliable observation and tracking across demanding operational environments.

EO/IR imaging systems

Lightweight, gyro-stabilised electro-optical and infrared imaging systems designed for demanding surveillance and ISR applications.

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Precision stabilisation

Advanced motion-control and stabilisation technologies engineered to maintain imaging accuracy under vibration, movement and challenging platform conditions.

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Custom engineering & integration

Flexible sensor configurations, embedded control technologies and engineering support tailored to specific OEM and platform requirements.

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The OTUS-U family

Gyro-stabilised. Integration-ready.

From the compact two-axis OTUS-U135 to the four-axis OTUS-U250, DST gimbals can be configured with the cameras and sensors each platform requires.

OTUS-U135

OTUS-U170

OTUS-U200

OTUS-U250

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Inside DST

Designed, built and tested in-house.

DST’s Linköping facility brings mechanical design, precision manufacturing, inspection and assembly together, keeping critical parts and performance under DST’s own control.

Gimbal design in CAD software at DST Control — Design

Precision measurement of a machined gimbal component — Inspection

Engineer assembling the sensor head of a DST gimbal — Assembly

Engineer integrating a camera module for a DST gimbal — Integration

Operator viewing live gimbal imagery on a DST hand control unit

Applications

Engineered for multiple domains.

DST imaging technologies support a broad range of defence, security and specialised research applications, adapting to different platform, payload and environmental requirements.

Airborne ISR: Stabilised imaging for unmanned and manned aircraft, including weight-sensitive tactical platforms.
Maritime surveillance: EO/IR imaging for maritime observation and coastal surveillance applications.
Ground & mobile systems: Precision imaging for vehicle-mounted, mobile and fixed observation platforms.
Aerospace & research: Custom stabilisation and pointing technologies for advanced scientific and aerospace applications.

The DST advantage

Engineering confidence. Programme reliability.

For platform manufacturers and integrators, imaging performance is only part of the requirement. Integration, quality control, configuration flexibility and long-term support are equally important.

Lightweight performance

Precision imaging and stabilisation engineered around demanding payload and platform constraints.

Manufacturing control

In-house engineering, precision manufacturing and testing support quality consistency and configuration management.

Integration flexibility

Modular designs and custom sensor configurations help address specific platform requirements.

European engineering & export

Swedish design and manufacturing, with ITAR-free product options where verified, support international programme planning subject to applicable export regulations.

Connected capabilities

Specialist expertise. Broader possibilities.

As part of Avnon Group, DST contributes specialist imaging and stabilisation expertise to a wider portfolio of defence and security technologies.

Its capabilities can complement other Group technologies in integrated surveillance, sensing and security applications, while DST continues to serve OEMs and system integrators directly through its own product portfolio and engineering expertise.

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