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Dumbo · 6-node site

Insignito · Israel

Founded 2022 by ex-IAF engineers. Each protected site uses 6 networked Dumbo sensors for sound-triangulation; tested to 2 km detection range with accurate bearing. November 2025 contract for 180 systems for VIP/high-security sites rolling out through 2026. $1.5M pre-seed from Fresh Defense Fund and ICI Fund. Claims ~1/10th the cost of legacy approaches. Also developing quieter UAS propellers and an acoustic-aware mission-planning tool (Waveguide).

CountryIsrael
SubcategoryPassive acoustic
Price~1/10th legacy · est. low five-figs/6-node site
SubtypeAcoustic sensor
Form factor6-node site · 2 km tested
SWaPCore module ~30x30 cm; lightweight
Sensor modalityAcoustic triangulation
TypeMesh array
Notable partnersIsraeli MoD contract for 180 Dumbo units (6 per VIP site) from Jan 2026; ~USD 1.5M dev grant; founded by IAF veterans
MountingHandheld/wearable, Fixed/mast, Vehicle
Output dataBearing/AoA, Position, Classification
Array config6-node site (six Insignito Dumbo units) networked array
Active/PassivePassive
Localisation modeMulti-node triangulation
Detection range (km)5
Detection range (km)5
Noise tolerance / SNREngine-noise cancellation for on-the-move; accurate in dense urban
Signature library / classificationClassifies drone type; combustion >5 km, electric >1 km
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.insignito.com