Reconnaissance and Detection Device Company (RADD) develops the GLADIUS system, a ground‑based lightweight acoustic dismounted integrated UAS sensor that detects hostile drones and provides operators with up to 60 seconds of advance warning. The solution integrates with existing awareness kits to deliver rapid alerts without adding cognitive load, supporting U.S. warfighters and law‑enforcement agencies in improving survivability and decision speed on the modern battlefield.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Warfighters and law‑enforcement personnel often lack sufficient warning when hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS) approach, leaving little time to seek cover or activate counter‑drone measures. Existing detection solutions can be bulky, slow to alert, or add cognitive load to operators in high‑stress environments.
Solution
RADD’s Ground‑based Lightweight Acoustic Dismounted Integrated UAS sensor (GLADIUS) provides rapid acoustic detection of hostile drones and delivers alerts within seconds to existing situational‑awareness kits. The system leverages patented modular acoustic technologies developed with Tier 1 U.S. military teams, enabling fast, reliable threat identification without increasing operator workload. Alerts are transmitted digitally at high speed, giving users up to an extra minute to take protective actions or deploy counter‑drone systems. GLADIUS is designed for seamless integration with current defense and public‑safety sensor‑shooter networks, enhancing decision speed, accuracy, and survivability on the modern battlefield and in homeland security contexts.
Target Audience
Primary customers are U.S. and allied military units operating in high‑threat environments and federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal law‑enforcement agencies responsible for protecting critical infrastructure and public safety.
Features
- Lightweight, ground‑mounted acoustic array optimized for dismounted use
- Real‑time detection algorithms that identify hostile UAS within seconds
- Digital alert integration with existing situational‑awareness and sensor‑shooter kits
- Modular open‑system architecture allowing rapid upgrades and customization
- Low cognitive‑load interface that delivers concise alerts to operators
- Patented technology validated through operational experience with Tier 1 military units