SkyGuardian

Passive RF Drone Detection for Critical Infrastructure

Real-time detection and classification of unauthorized low-altitude drones at airports, borders, and energy facilities—without active radar emissions.

How It Works

Proven Capability

MVP complete. Tested in real RF environments. Pilot discussions active with Estonian critical infrastructure operators.

MVP Operational

Functional hardware and software complete. Ready for deployment.

Real-World Validation

Tested in RF environments with controlled drone scenarios.

Active Pilot Discussions

In discussion with Tallinn Airport and Estonian Border Guard for pilot deployments.

How Detection Works

RF Signals → Edge AI Classification → Real-Time Threat Alerts

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Step 1: RF Signal Capture

Distributed sensor nodes passively monitor the 433–900 MHz RF spectrum. No active emissions. No radar signature. System remains invisible to drone operators.

Step 2: Edge AI Classification

Machine learning models run directly on edge nodes. Real-time analysis of RF fingerprints. No cloud dependency. Latency < 2 seconds. System continues operating even during network outages.

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Step 3: Real-Time Threat Alert

Actionable intelligence delivered instantly to control systems. NATO-compliant SALUTE reports. Location data with confidence scoring. Enables immediate response.

Four Core Differentiators

What makes SkyGuardian fundamentally different from traditional radar and detection systems.

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Passive Detection

Zero RF emissions. Completely invisible to drone operators. Unlike active radar, our system cannot be detected or jammed.

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Low-Cost Deployment

Fraction of traditional radar cost. Hardware nodes cost €250–€300. Deploy distributed networks for wide-area coverage without million-euro price tags.

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Distributed Mesh Network

Scalable from 3 nodes to 300+. to expand coverage. Decentralized architecture ensures no single point of failure. Works in dense urban and remote environments.

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Edge AI Processing

On-device machine learning.No cloud dependency. Sub-2-second latency. Operates during network outages. Performance improves over time with localized data refinement.

Primary Application: Critical Infrastructure & Border Security

Designed specifically for high-value assets vulnerable to low-altitude drone threats.

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Airports

Real-time detection of unauthorized drones in approach corridors and runway perimeters.

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Border Control

Wide-area coverage of international borders. Detects smuggling and reconnaissance drones.

Energy Infrastructure

Power plants, substations, and transmission lines protected from aerial surveillance and attacks.

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Ports & Maritime

Detection of drones over port facilities and coastal critical infrastructure.

Why Traditional Radar Fails

The Problem: 90% of critical infrastructure lacks effective low-altitude drone detection. Traditional radar systems are expensive (€5–10M+), emit detectable signals, struggle with slow/small targets, and take months to deploy.

The Reality: As commercial drone adoption accelerates, unauthorized drones represent a growing security threat. Infrastructure operators and border authorities need scalable, cost-efficient, real-time detection solutions—not expensive, static radar systems.

SkyGuardian vs. Traditional Systems

Feature
Radar
SkyGuardian
Signal Emission
Active (Detectable)
Passive (Invisible)
Deployment Cost
€5–10M+
€10K–50K
Low-Altitude Detection
Poor/Blind Spots
Effective
Deployment Time
3–6 months
1–2 weeks
Scalability
Fixed/Expensive
Distributed/Easy

Security & RF Technology Insights

Latest updates on drone threats and critical infrastructure protection.

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Technology Teknolojiler Tehnoloogia

Optimizing SkyGuardian's Passive RF Sensing for Drone Detection in Urban Canyon Environments: A Deep Dive into Frequency Selective Surface Design

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SkyGuardiani passiivse RF-tuvastamise optimeerimine droonide tuvastamiseks linnalises kanjonikeskkonnas: sagedusvalikulise pinna disaini üksikasjalik ülevaade

Understanding the complexities of urban canyon environments on RF signal propagation and drone detec...

Kentleşmiş çukur ortamlarının RF sinyal yayılımı ve.drone algılama üzerindeki karmaşıklıklarını anla...

Linnalise kanjonikeskkonna mõju RF-signaali levimisele ja droonide tuvastamisele, ning kuidas SkyGua...

Jun 08, 2026
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Security Emniyet Turvalisus

Decoding the Spectral Signature of Drone Transceivers: A Deep Dive into SkyGuardian's RF Fingerprinting Capabilities

İnsansız Hava Aracı Alıcı-Vericilerinin Spektral İmzasını Çözme: SkyGuardian'ın RF Parmak İzleme Yeteneklerine Derin Bir Bakış

Piloodita Lennuki Saatja-Vastuvõtjate Spektralne Allkiri: SkyGuardian'i RF Sõrmejälje Tunneks Olemise Sügav Uurimine

Discover how SkyGuardian's RF fingerprinting technology can identify and classify drone transceivers...

SkyGuardian'ın RF parmak izleme teknolojisini nasıl insansız hava aracı alıcı-vericilerini tanıtabil...

Avastage, kuidas SkyGuardian'i RF sõrmejälje tunneks olemine võib tuvastada ja klassifitseerida pilo...

Jun 07, 2026
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Technology Teknoloji Tehnoloogia

Mitigating the Impact of RF Interference on Drone Detection Systems: A Deep Dive into Adaptive Filter Design

İHA Dedektörlü Sistemlerde RF Girişiminin Etkisini Azaltma: Uyarlanabilir Filtre Tasarımı Hakkında Derin Bir İnceleme

RF interferentsi mõju vähendamine droonide tuvastussüsteemides: sügav ülevaade adapteeruvast filtreerimisest

RF interference can significantly degrade the performance of drone detection systems. This article e...

RF girişimi, İHA dedektörlü sistemlerin performansını önemli ölçüde azaltabilir. Bu makale, RF giriş...

RF interferents on droonide tuvastussüsteemide tundlikult mõjutab nende tööd. See artikkel käsitleb...

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