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Ukrainian Military-Grade Drone Detector ‘Chuika’ Now Available to Civilians

Ukraine’s military-grade “Chuika 3.0” drone detector is now available for civilian purchase, offering frontline residents a way to detect Russian FPV drones from up to 4 kilometers away. The device, already used by Ukraine’s Defense Forces, can warn users before an approaching drone becomes visible.

Ukrainian Military-Grade Drone Detector ‘Chuika’ Now Available to Civilians

The Ukrainian military-grade drone detector "Chuika 3.0," crafted by BlueBird Tech, is now available for civilian acquisition. This professional radio reconnaissance device, adhering to NATO standards, can pinpoint enemy FPV drones and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) up to 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) away. Its civilian release follows Russia's escalation of deadly FPV drone attacks on frontline communities, such as Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

The device continuously scans the radio spectrum for analog video signals, issuing an auditory alert and live video feed upon threat detection. Civilian applications include personal protection and installation in various public spaces. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov advocates for widespread civilian access to these detectors, asserting their necessity for real-time threat awareness in high-risk areas.

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