✈️ What is Drone Detection?

First-Person View (FPV) drones allow operators to pilot in real-time via onboard cameras. These drones are fast, low-flying, and often evade traditional detection. Our system uses sensor fusion, AI models, and live mapping to classify FPV drone threats accurately and rapidly.

🔍 Detection Capabilities

Detection Type	Technology Used	Effective Range	Highlights
Acoustic	Microphone arrays + ML	150–300m	Detects sound patterns even without RF
RF Spectrum Analysis	SDR-based scanning	500m–1km	Detects remote-control signals and telemetry
Radar	C/UHF Tactical Radars	800m–2km	Detects small, low-speed targets
EO/IR Cameras	Optical + thermal imaging	Line-of-sight	Visual confirmation and object tracking

🧠 Intelligent Threat Classification

• Drone Type (racing, quadcopter, fixed-wing)
• Payload Analysis (suspected explosives or cameras)
• Behavioral Patterns (loitering, circling, diving)
• Confidence Scoring using AI ensemble models

🌐 Integrated with Real-Time Dashboard

• 📍 Map-based threat tracking
• 📷 Live EO/IR feeds
• 🛡️ Tactical mitigation suggestions
• 🧾 Logged detections for forensics and review

⚙️ Deployment Flexibility

Platform	Use Case	Features
Mobile Kit	Field unit patrols	Lightweight sensors + smartphone dashboard
Fixed Installations	Base perimeter defense	360° acoustic + radar coverage
Vehicle Mounted	Mobile convoy protection	Edge AI + wide-angle IR camera pod
Mesh Network	Large area coverage	Cooperative sensors with fusion server

🔐 Secure and Scalable

• Encrypted data flow using HTTPS/MQTT
• API-ready for third-party integrations
• Scalable to dozens of nodes with low-latency alerts

🎯 Use Cases

• Forward Operating Bases (FOBs)
• Critical Infrastructure (power, water, comms)
• Border Patrol Operations
• High-profile Events and VIP Protection
• Convoy Movement Detection Shield

🚨 Why FPV Drones Are a Critical Threat

First-Person View (FPV) drones pose significant threats to modern military and security operations. They can:

• Evade radar and RF systems with low-altitude flight
• Carry explosive payloads or surveillance gear
• Be deployed cheaply and remotely

🎧 Acoustic Detection Advantage

Acoustic sensors detect drones through sound, working even in GPS- and RF-denied environments:

• Microphone arrays triangulate sound origin
• AI models trained on drone-specific audio signatures
• Operates in complex terrain like forests or urban settings

🔀 Multi-Sensor Fusion

Sensor Type	Role	Strength
Acoustic	First-line passive detection	Silent, real-time, non-RF reliant
RF	Signature and control link detection	Effective against commercial drones
Radar	3D tracking	Good for long-range object monitoring
EO/IR	Visual ID and targeting	Thermal & optical capabilities

📡 Real-Time Dashboard and Alerts

• Live detection by sector
• Map-based threat visualization
• EO/IR previews with object recognition
• Recommended tactical response actions

🧠 AI at the Edge

Lightweight neural networks detect threats in real time using devices like Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano:

• Optimized TensorFlow Lite models
• Under 100ms inference time per frame
• Integrates with MQTT and REST

🛠 Modular Deployment

• Supports fixed or mobile installations
• Expandable mesh-style sensor grid
• Field-ready and weather-tolerant enclosures