Russia’s Ruselectronics Tests Acoustic System to Detect Stealth Drones

Russia’s Ruselectronics has completed testing of an acoustic reconnaissance system that can detect drones flying in radio silence by virtue of the noise they make during flight.

Called “Ataka-Shorokh” acoustic reconnaissance module, the system has successfully passed the factory acceptance tests, Ruselectronics holding company, Rostec reported today.

The equipment is designed to protect civil and special objects from unauthorized entry of small UAVs. The module is equipped with ultra-sensitive microphones that allow you to locate an approaching drone from a distance.

The Ataka-Shorokh uses an intelligent system for analyzing the external environment, which will allow detecting emergencies, offenses, mass gatherings of people by characteristic noises.