Ukraine has developed a tactical acoustic detector that allows you to record the flight of enemy FPV drones, in particular on fiber optics, without using radar — only by characteristic noise.
Ukraine has developed a tactical acoustic detector that allows you to record the flight of enemy FPV drones, in particular on fiber optics, without using radar — only by characteristic noise.
The launch of the new device was announced by ZVOOK in a post on Facebook, introducing the ZVOOK NW0 tactical acoustic sensor, designed for 24-hour monitoring of air threats at short distances.
The development uses artificial intelligence algorithms that continuously analyze the acoustic environment and respond to the appearance of characteristic sound signatures of FPV drones. The claimed detection range is from 150 to 450 meters, and the coverage area covers 360 degrees. In case of target fixation, the sensor can emit a sound signal and transmit coordinates to the ZVOOK UI interface, where the information is displayed on an interactive map in real time.
The device has an industrial level of protection IP67, which allows operation in difficult weather and combat conditions, and also supports remote firmware updates. To operate, the sensor is connected to a power source and a data transmission network. Depending on the configuration, the system can use Ethernet, fiber optic, twisted pair, LTE or LoRa radio channel. Power consumption is about 15–20 watts.
The developers also envisioned the possibility of building a distributed network of dozens or hundreds of such sensors to protect the contact line, logistics routes, or frontline settlements. The recommended distance between network nodes is 400–600 meters. The device can be integrated with electronic warfare systems and other defense complexes for automatic response to a threat.
ZVOOK previously became known for its acoustic systems for detecting cruise missiles, helicopters, and drones at low and medium altitudes. Such solutions are inferior to classic radars in range, but have a significant advantage in cost, stealth, and the possibility of mass deployment, which is critically important in modern warfare.
Previously, dev.ua wrote about how AI startup Zvook is developing a hardware-software complex capable of acoustically detecting cruise missiles, helicopters, drones, and enemy fighters at low and medium altitudes. About 40 Zvook complexes are already operating in Ukraine. Members of the military-tech startup team Dmytro Belyevtsov, Pavlo Tsyupka, and Maryan Sulym told how their development works.
