A three-month-old Kyiv startup named CODE380 has developed a counter-drone device that lets frontline operators see exactly what an approaching enemy aircraft is filming in real time. Known as the D·Vision SDR, the hardware departs from traditional fixed analog receivers by utilizing software-defined radio technology to scan frequencies spanning from 500 to 8,700 MHz without leaving blind spots.
Most conventional front-line detectors rely on rigid analog hardware tuned to specific bands used for drone control and video transmission. By contrast, the D·Vision SDR digitizes a wide slice of the radio spectrum to process signatures through adaptable code. This architectural choice allows Ukrainian engineers to push software updates about twice a month, ensuring the device remains effective as electronic countermeasures and enemy telemetry frequencies rapidly evolve on the battlefield.
The system has already undergone rigorous combat testing with military personnel, turning real-world operator feedback into rapid firmware iterations. Intercepting and decoding these video feeds provides ground troops with a critical survival advantage, letting them determine whether they are the primary target and react accordingly. Meanwhile, other local defense tech teams are expanding passive awareness capabilities, such as Ptashka Drones integrating acoustic microphones onto fiber-optic FPV aircraft to detect personnel and vehicles by sound from tens of meters away.
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