Passive RF sensor that detects and tracks drones and their controllers by listening for their broadcast radio signals, matched against Department 13's drone-fingerprint library. Omnidirectional coverage; feeds real-time intelligence into the Atlas platform. Permanent or temporary deployment.
| Country | Australia |
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| Subcategory | RF / SIGINT detection |
| Subtype | RF detection |
| Form factor | Passive RF detect/track of drones + controllers; ~5 km radius; single-antenna omnidirectional; drone fingerprint library; feeds Atlas |
| Classification | Defence, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, events |
| SWaP | Compact battery-powered man-portable handheld kit, ruggedized |
| Sensor modality | RF (passive) |
| Notable partners | Gama Aviation (UK: air ambulance, national security, policing, CNI); AVCRM; Atlas/MESMER/DART ecosystem; Raytheon (MESMER teaming) |
| Limitations | Only known/reverse-engineered protocols; misses FPV bespoke links and autonomous drones |
| Mounting | Tripod/portable, Handheld/wearable, Backpack |
| Detection mode | Detection + DF + geolocation |
| Identification | Decodes drone serial, operator/controller location, flight characteristics |
| Price band | Quote-based |
| Output data | Position, Classification, Track ID |
| Active/Passive | Passive |
| Protocol/signal library | Sentrycs cyber-over-RF protocol manipulation; DJI, Autel, Parrot, Skydio |
| Blind to RF-silent / autonomous | Yes |