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Ukrainian startup CODE380 develops D·Vision SDR to intercept Russian drone video feeds
Key points
- CODE380 developed the D·Vision SDR receiver.
- The device intercepts live video from Russian drones.
- It weighs about 10 ounces, lighter than other Ukrainian models.
- D·Vision SDR monitors frequencies used by newer Molniya drones.
New Drone Interception Technology
A Ukrainian startup, CODE380, has introduced the D·Vision SDR, a pocket-sized receiver designed to intercept live camera video feeds from Russian drones. This device allows Ukrainian units to view the video streams directly, as many Russian drones transmit their video without encryption.
The D·Vision SDR provides intelligence on drone trajectories and targets, enabling Ukrainian forces to anticipate drone actions. This capability is particularly relevant given the ongoing conflict.
Technical Specifications and Capabilities
The D·Vision SDR weighs approximately 10 ounces, making it significantly lighter than other Ukrainian drone video receivers, some of which weigh several pounds. This reduced weight improves portability for field operations.
The device is also capable of monitoring radio channels used by Russia's newer Molniya drones, which began transmitting video on new frequencies in June. This addresses a gap in detection capabilities, as many existing detectors do not effectively cover these frequencies.
Challenges and Future Considerations
Serhii "Flash" Beskrestnov, a radio specialist advising Ukraine's president, noted that while the D·Vision SDR addresses new frequencies, over-reliance on any single detector can be risky. He also warned that a future shift from analog to digital video transmission by Russian drones could render such receivers ineffective.
Additionally, some Molniya drones are reportedly AI-guided, using Nvidia chips and emitting no signals, which would bypass signal-based detection methods like the D·Vision SDR.
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Ukrainian startup CODE380 developed the D·Vision SDR, a pocket-sized receiver that intercepts live camera video from Russian drones. This device allows Ukrainian units to view drone feeds, including those from newer Molniya drones, providing intelligence on drone movements and targets. The D·Vision SDR is lighter than competing models and addresses new frequencies used by Russian drones.