R&S ARDRONIS detects, classifies and direction-finds FHSS-controlled drones — giving the bearing to both the drone (telemetry/video downlink) and the operator (RC signal DF). ARDRONIS-D adds the DF package; ARDRONIS Locate Advanced does full localisation. Built on R&S's deep RF measurement heritage.
| Country | Germany |
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| Subcategory | RF / SIGINT detection |
| Price | QUOTE-BASED · prime-grade |
| Subtype | RF detection |
| Form factor | RF detect/classify/DF of drone + operator (RC/telemetry/video); 20 MHz-6 GHz w/ single ADD557SR antenna; detect/locate/counter variants |
| Sensor modality | RF detect / classify / DF |
| Notable partners | Core of GUARDION C-UAS (w/ ESG, Diehl Defence); German Bundeswehr (via ESG) + federal law enforcement since 2020; G20 2017, ILA 2018; 100+ sold |
| Limitations | Requires drone or controller to emit RF |
| Mounting | Fixed/mast |
| Detection mode | Detection + DF + geolocation |
| Identification | Detection/classification/ID of drone + remote-control type |
| Price band | Quote-based |
| Output data | Bearing/AoA, Classification |
| Frequency coverage | 20 MHz to 6 GHz (single ADD557SR antenna) |
| Active/Passive | Passive |
| Protocol/signal library | Updated signal DB; FHSS RC, analog/digital video, telemetry; optional Wi-Fi |
| Environmental rating | IP67, -30 C to +55 C (Locate Advanced) |
| Integration interfaces | Open ARDRONIS interface; 3G/4G between sensors; pan-tilt and jammer add-ons |
| All-weather / day-night | All-weather, day & night |
| Blind to RF-silent / autonomous | Yes |