Gen 2 rebuilds the RF frontend so that every antenna receives on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. In Gen 1 only the omnidirectional antenna was dual-band, and the sector antennas covered 2.4 GHz alone.

That single change drives most of the rest. 5 GHz reception now reaches out to directional range instead of staying close to the mast: a Skydio aircraft that Gen 1 received at about 1.6 km (1 mi) is received at 8 km (5 mi) on the sector antennas. It also frees the antenna position that previously had to carry 5 GHz, which is what makes Aviation High Performance possible — four sector antennas alongside a dual-band aviation antenna, a combination Gen 1 could not build.

Aviation is simpler as well. One dual-band antenna now covers ADS-B, ADS-L, UAT, FLARM, OGN and FANET, where Gen 1 needed a separate ADS-B variant with two antennas. LTE is included as standard in every configuration rather than sold as an upgrade, and the US version is FirstNet compatible.

Scout is “drone-agnostic,” so it detects any drone (e.g., DJI, Autel, Skydio) that is broadcasting a standard Broadcast / Direct Remote ID signal. It's important to remember that if a drone doesn't transmit Remote ID (like some drones under 250g or in non-regulated countries), Scout cannot detect it, as there is no signal to receive.

That depends on how you want to use it. You have two options:

1. No license needed:

You can use Scout in Sensor Mode, which provides a raw data feed. This is ideal if you plan to integrate the data into your own existing security or C-UAS platform.

2. License required:

To use our complete, out-of-the-box solution (with maps, history, and alerts), you'll need a software license for either Cloud Mode or On-Premise Mode. We strongly recommend making this decision before you buy, as integrating raw data (Sensor Mode) requires your own development effort. In contrast, the licensed modes offer a complete, ready-to-use solution.

Scout is flexible. You can operate it in several ways:

1. Cloud Mode

This is the simplest, plug-and-play option. It connects to the internet, and you can monitor your airspace from anywhere using the Dronetag App.

2. On-Premise Mode

This mode is for high-security areas. All data and visualization stay on your local server, with no internet connection required.

3. Sensor Mode

This just provides the raw detection data for you to feed into your own C-UAS, UTM, or other custom security platform.

4. Sensor+ Mode

This builds on Sensor Mode by identifying each drone's model and manufacturer onboard via a live drone database, and adds a basic map interface, integrations into TAK, SAPIENT and others, automatic firmware and database updates, and remote troubleshooting support from our team. Sensor+ is currently in development and will arrive in a future firmware update.

Yes. If the drone is broadcasting the pilot's location as part of its Remote ID signal, Scout will show you that position on the map. If the pilot's location isn't being sent, Scout will show you the drone's take-off point instead.

The detection speed is real-time. The range depends on your antenna setup. With the included omnidirectional antennas, you can expect a range of up to 10 km. If you use specialized directional antennas, you can focus the detection and significantly extend the range.

Scout is designed for fixed, 24/7 operation and is powered by a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) cable (a PoE supply is included). Installation is fast; typically less than 15 minutes. You just need to mount the device, plug in the PoE cable, and connect your antennas.

It's fully weatherproof (IP-rated) for 24/7 outdoor use.

Absolutely. Scout is built for integration. You can use Sensor Mode to get a raw data feed, or use our APIs in licensed modes to feed detection data directly into your existing C-UAS, UTM, or other third-party security platforms.

Yes, Scout can be deployed anywhere in the world. It will detect any drone broadcasting a compliant Remote ID signal (per EU, US, or Japanese standards). Just keep in mind, if you are in a country where Remote ID is not yet mandatory, many drones may not be broadcasting a signal, so there would be nothing for Scout to detect.