Remote ID Broadcast Modules
Think of Remote ID (RID) as a digital number plate for drones.
A Remote ID broadcast module is a small, self-contained device that attaches to a drone and continuously transmits key flight information such as its position, altitude, speed and identity (the number plate) using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi or LTE. This allows the drone to be electronically visible to monitoring systems and other receivers in the area.
During setup, basic pilot and aircraft details can be linked to the broadcast so the drone can be identified in line with the relevant operational requirements.
Our range covers both sides of the market. For pilots needing to make an existing drone compliant, we supply plug-and-play modules from Dronetag, BlueMark Innovations and Drone Defence. These self-contained units include their own battery and GPS and require no wiring or modification — simply attach, switch on and fly.
For drone manufacturers, system integrators and the self-build community, both Dronetag and BlueMark also produce component-level and PCB-level modules for direct integration into airframes and flight controllers, including MAVLink and DroneCAN compatible variants for platforms such as Pixhawk and ArduPilot
Remote ID Receivers
If a broadcast module is the number plate, a Remote ID receiver is the ANPR camera the technology that captures and reads that information. Receivers listen for Remote ID broadcasts and show you what's flying, where, how fast, and where the pilot is located.
They come in 3 form factors. Handheld/Portable, battery-powered receivers clip to a belt or bag and give field teams security, law enforcement, event marshals instant awareness of drone activity on the move. Rapidly Deployable longer-range sensors for temporary or pop-up deployments or for times when crewed aviation may also need to be visualised, and Fixed receivers mounted on masts or rooftops for continuous, unattended monitoring of sites like airports, Commercial areas, towns or critical infrastructure, with detection ranges from tens to hundreds of square kilometres. Network multiple sensors together and coverage scales from a single site to an entire city or county.
RF Detection & Protocol Analysis
Remote ID provides visibility of compliant drone broadcasts, but it does not detect every drone operating in the airspace. RF detection adds another layer of situational awareness by monitoring the radio frequency environment for drone-related signals such as control links, telemetry and video transmission activity, including systems not broadcasting Remote ID.
Unlike active surveillance systems, RF detection is a passive, listen-only capability that does not transmit or interfere with communications. Depending on the technology, some systems can also analyse recognised drone communication protocols to help identify drone type, activity and, in certain conditions, estimate the location of the controller or take-off position.
Detection performance depends on the environment, antenna configuration, terrain and drone signal characteristics, but operational ranges can vary from localised urban coverage through to many kilometres in open environments.
For many airports, critical infrastructure sites, security teams and airspace managers, combining RF detection with Remote ID monitoring provides a practical and proportionate approach to improving drone awareness. Together, these technologies can help differentiate between known and unknown activity, support operational decision-making and improve response coordination without the complexity or cost of a full multi-sensor counter-UAS deployment.
ADD OPTICAL FOR EYES ON TARGET
When you need to see, track and positively identify what's in the air, electro-optical, infrared (EO/IR) and thermal imaging camera systems add a critical visual layer. AI-powered optical sensors can automatically detect, track and classify drones at ranges of over a kilometre, operating in daylight, low light and thermal modes.
Optical detection works hand-in-hand with RF. An RF alert cues the camera to the right area of sky; the camera then locks on, tracks the target and provides visual confirmation and classification quadcopter, fixed-wing, or something else entirely. That imagery is recorded automatically, providing an evidential record that can support enforcement or prosecution if needed. In a layered system, optical sensors remove ambiguity. RF tells you something is there. The camera tells you exactly what it is. We have multiple camera options available depending on the operational requirements.
ADD RADAR INCREASED RANGE AND CERTAINTY
For the most operationally sensitive environments, purpose-built UAS detection radar extends your awareness further. Radar detects and tracks airborne targets at range, regardless of whether they're transmitting any signal at all making it the layer that closes the gap against drones operating in radio silence or using unconventional control methods.
Compact, UAS-specific radar systems designed for rapid deployment can establish tracks in under a second and integrate seamlessly with RF and optical sensors within the same platform. In a layered architecture, radar provides the long-range early warning, RF identifies the type and protocol, and optical confirms and classifies. Together, they give you a comprehensive, high-confidence picture of your airspace.