TL;DR: Drone threats have evolved. Detection technology hasn’t and makes lots of mistakes. We solve this with a suite of sensors, including our millimeter-wave radar, purpose-built for the hardest targets. If you’re responsible for countering drone threats, get in touch at founders@dronetector.com.

The problem

Small drones are now a security problem. They’re cheap, widely available, and increasingly capable. As a result, they’re showing up in places they shouldn’t – from airports and critical infrastructure to prisons and defense environments.

Detecting them reliably, however, is still a hard problem.

Most drone detection systems weren’t designed for small, low-cost drones. False positives are common, and real threats are missed.

That’s why we’re building @DroneTector.

Our solution

DroneTector provides millimeter-wave radar engineered to detect small drones that others miss. Integrated with our camera and acoustic arrays, we deliver reliable detection against the most challenging targets.

See our technology in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50xAb06cyq4

Our sensors can operate as a standalone solution or as part of a distributed detection network. They’re highly scalable, adaptable to complex environments, and able to detect drones that other solutions simply can’t.

The team

We’re a team of PhDs from top UK universities with highly relevant expertise. We’ve been supported by the UK MoD’s Defence and Security Accelerator, NATO DIANA and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Dr Matthew Moore (CEO) - Matthew holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, specializing in millimeter-wave radar for drone detection. He has extensive RF engineering experience and is a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellow.

Dr Thomas Doherty (CTO) - Thomas holds a PhD from the University of Oxford, and has a decade of experience in optical and laser technologies. He brings engineering physics expertise and is a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellow.

Dr Jordina Frances de Mas (COO) - Jordina holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, focusing on automated reasoning. She brings deep expertise in machine learning and algorithmic optimization.

Our ask

If you’re responsible for countering the drone threat – in airports, critical infrastructure, venues, VIP protection, or defense – we’d love to talk. Contact us at founders@dronetector.com.