MyDefence has introduced a compact wideband antenna designed to detect signals in lower frequency ranges used by hard-to-detect drones.
The antenna covers 350–1300 MHz, targeting frequencies commonly used by first-person view drones and other low-band emitters.
It also monitors the 2.4 GHz band (2400–2500 MHz) and fully covers the 5 GHz range (5000–6000 MHz).
The Danish company emphasized that the antenna is tailored for use in Ukraine, where low-frequency bands are increasingly used to bypass traditional counter-drone systems.
Reports quoted by the company indicate that short-range drones are responsible for more casualties than any other weapon, highlighting the need for detection tools capable of identifying low-band threats.
Wideband Antenna Applications
The antenna is designed to be used with MyDefence’s Wingman wearable drone detection system and the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK), a situational awareness tool for counter-drone operations.
The antenna captures spectrum data and streams it directly into the ATAK platform, helping users map and monitor real-time signal activity.
The new technology allows soldiers to detect and respond to drone threats through multi-band signal detection combined with visual tracking on a shared platform.
Moreover, the antenna expands the detection range of Wingman, enabling troops to identify low-frequency signals in heavy drone activity areas.
Currently, more than 2,000 Wingman units operate on the battlefield in Ukraine.
MyDefence’s new wideband antenna is the first in a series of antenna developments planned for this year.
In 2024, the company increased its production capacity tenfold and opened a new facility to meet rising international demand.
