New Wideband Antenna Enhances Detection of Low-Frequency Drone Threats

MyDefence, the company behind Wingman, one of the smallest wearable drone detectors on the market, has launched a new technology designed to expose the unseen threats shaping modern warfare.

The next-generation Compact Wideband Antenna, purpose-built for integration with Wingman and ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit), delivers a major advancement in spectrum awareness by expanding detection into critical low-frequency ranges used by modern drones.

The Wideband Antenna is optimized for superior detection across the 350–1300 MHz range, directly addressing gaps exploited by FPV drones and other low-band emitters. It also continues to support the 2.4 GHz band (2400–2500 MHz) and now adds complete coverage of the 5 GHz range (5000–6000 MHz).

Visualization Powered by ATAK

While the antenna delivers next-level drone detection capabilities, spectrum visualization is handled through ATAK. Spectrum activity captured by the antenna is streamed directly into ATAK, allowing users to map, monitor, and respond to hostile signals in real time.

This integration enhances situational awareness for soldiers and security teams by combining wearable detection, low- and high-frequency sensing, and advanced visual analytics—all within the military’s preferred tactical platform.

More than 2,000 Wingman units are reported to be currently deployed in Ukraine, where they support frontline troops in environments saturated with drone activity. The new Wideband Antenna offers these users a critical upgrade—allowing them to detect signal activity that was previously invisible, especially in the low-band range.

Thanks to its compact form factor, broad spectral reach, and plug-and-play compatibility, the antenna is also suited for conflict zones, border operations, law enforcement, public safety, VIP protection, and homeland security.

This launch marks the first in a new wave of antenna innovations planned by MyDefence for 2025. In response to growing international demand, the company expanded its production capacity tenfold with a new facility launched in 2024.

MyDefence asserts that modern drone warfare is evolving rapidly. In high-threat environments, adversaries increasingly use low-band frequencies—especially 350–1300 MHz—to evade conventional counter-drone systems. Reports indicate that in modern conflicts, short-range drones now cause more battlefield casualties than any other weapon system, emphasizing the urgent need for tools that can detect threats hidden in the lower spectrum.

Dan Hermansen, CEO, MyDefence, commented, “The most fatal threats are often the hardest to see and they now operate in parts of the spectrum most systems fail to detect. Our new compact Wideband Antenna fills that gap, with a clear focus on adding the full 350–1300 MHz range where real-world attacks are now happening as well.

“Our mission is to save lives by staying ahead of the evolving drone threat landscape. This new antenna strengthens integration between MyDefence solutions and tactical platforms.”