This new Ukrainian detector can 'see' what a Russian drone can — and its new fiber-optic drones can also 'hear' enemy soldiers from 30 meters away
A three-month-old Kyiv startup built a drone detector that lets soldiers watch what the enemy drone is watching.
Kyiv-based firm CODE380 has developed D·Vision SDR, a drone detection system that not only warns soldiers of an approaching Russian drone but also provides real-time video of the aircraft's live feed. This innovative device utilizes software-defined radio (SDR) technology to scan a wide frequency range of 500 to 8,700 MHz, covering all potential drone signals without any blind spots.
The software-defined radio technology allows the detector to adapt quickly to changes in drone frequencies and signals, making updates through software rather than requiring new hardware. D·Vision SDR has undergone field testing with Ukrainian military personnel during combat missions, with feedback incorporated into the design and regular software updates every two weeks.
Additionally, Ukrainian drone manufacturer Ptashka Drones has equipped its fiber-optic FPV drones with microphones, enabling them to detect enemy soldiers and vehicles through sound from a distance of 30 meters away, providing an additional layer of passive awareness for Ukrainian forces. Both these developments highlight the ongoing efforts by Ukrainian engineers to stay one step ahead of Russian drone tactics using adaptable and advanced detection technologies.
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