Pocket-sized Ukrainian receiver intercepts Russian strike drone video feeds up to six miles away
The D·Vision SDR can intercept signals from 500 MHz to 8.7 GHz, covering the 4.1-4.5 GHz spectrum that Russian Molniya strike drones use to communicate with their operators.
Kyiv-based CODE380 has developed a small, lightweight radio device that can intercept video feeds from Russian drones up to six miles away. The D·Vision SDR, which weighs just 10 ounces, can detect analog video signals from drones transmitting up to 6 GHz. With its wide frequency range of 500 MHz to 8.7 GHz, the device converts intercepted analog signals into video feeds, making it easier for Ukrainian troops to locate and intercept the drones.
Despite not being the first Ukrainian-made drone detector, the D·Vision SDR is one of the lightest models on the market. However, Presidential advisor Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov cautioned that most detectors struggle to pick up on these frequencies or detect them poorly, and therefore should not be solely relied upon for protection.
These receivers often work best when used in conjunction with other sensors, such as radar and acoustic sensors, as part of an overall anti-drone defense system. The D·Vision SDR is also claimed to have digital UAV detection capabilities, although it is currently only tuned to DJI drones. The effectiveness of these devices may vary depending on the type of radio used by Russian drones, as well as their ability to intercept digital signals should Russia switch to them.
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