VigilRF is a passive RF drone detection system built to detect drone activity earlier and improve situational awareness, giving you more time to respond.
This live demo is driven by real drone detection data captured during field testing — not synthetic placeholder data.
Consumer drones are small, fast, and cheap. Most facilities have no systematic way to know a drone is present until someone physically sees it — often after it's already over a restricted area. VigilRF is a practical, rapidly deployable first layer of passive RF drone detection that closes the gap between no awareness and a full C-UAS program.
VigilRF runs a continuous passive RF monitoring process — from spectrum scanning through alert delivery — with no manual tuning required.
The system continuously monitors drone-relevant RF bands. It passively captures RF activity across these frequencies with no signal interference of any kind.
Captured activity is run through a detection pipeline designed to mitigate false positives. Signals are compared against known drone RF profiles, evaluated for pattern and spectral characteristics, and filtered so only operationally relevant activity is surfaced.
When the system identifies likely drone activity, it generates a real-time alert on the live dashboard with relevant signal details. All activity — alerts, baselines, and session data — is logged automatically for after-action reporting.
VigilRF can surface likely drone activity before visual confirmation, giving you more time to assess the situation and coordinate a response.
Entirely receive-only — no jamming, and no interference with any signal or device. Safe to deploy at public events, near airports, and at sensitive facilities without regulatory concern.
A live interface that shows alert status, signal activity, and session data at a glance. Designed to be useful immediately — typical training time is under 30 minutes.
Every detection is logged with a timestamp and supporting RF details. After monitoring, you receive a documented summary of what was observed — ready for review, incident reporting, or follow-up.
Temporary deployment at concerts, festivals, and public gatherings to detect drone activity over crowds and restricted airspace.
RF drone monitoring around venue perimeters during game days and high-attendance events. Earlier warning for your existing security posture.
Detect drone activity earlier near critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites where unauthorized overflight can quickly become a security issue.
Drones are increasingly used to drop contraband into correctional facilities. VigilRF monitors for drone activity near perimeters and produces documented records to support interdiction efforts.
Built for fixed or mobile use at venues, hotels, and transit routes where unauthorized aerial activity is a concern.
VigilRF works as a standalone first layer of drone detection — or as a complementary sensor alongside cameras, Remote ID, radar, or a broader C-UAS program.
| Approach | Best For | Key Limitation | What VigilRF Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote ID Receivers | Tracking compliant drones that broadcast standard Remote ID signals | Non-compliant, modified, or intentionally evasive drones do not broadcast. Threat actors are unlikely to announce themselves. | Monitors actual drone control-link RF activity — not a voluntary compliance broadcast. Can surface likely drone activity regardless of whether the drone cooperates. |
| Cameras / Radar | Visual confirmation and tracking once a drone is airborne and within range | Cameras require line of sight and adequate lighting. Radar is expensive and prone to false positives from birds and clutter. Both require the drone to already be airborne and in sensor range. | Drone control links are often active before the drone enters camera or radar range. Passive RF monitoring can provide earlier warning, giving you more time to direct a response. |
| Full C-UAS Suites | Organizations with authority, budget, and personnel for active countermeasures such as jamming or kinetic response | Six- to seven-figure cost. Federal authorization typically required. Long procurement cycles. Complex to operate and maintain. | For organizations that cannot legally jam or defeat drones, VigilRF provides passive RF drone detection at a fraction of the cost. For those with full suites, it can serve as an additional RF sensor layer. |
Whether you’re ready to discuss a site evaluation or just exploring whether VigilRF fits your environment, reach out.
Evaluations involve deploying a VigilRF sensor at your location, monitoring for drone activity over a defined period, and providing documented findings afterward.
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