Ukrainian defence technology developer December1 has introduced the DroneSensor Providence, a radio-frequency scanner built to detect unmanned aerial vehicle communication channels, intercept real-time video feeds from FPV drones, and feed targeting data directly to electronic warfare units.
The system was presented during the IRON HALLOWEEN PARTY 2026. Providence operates in the 600-8500 MHz range, and the manufacturer claims a UAV signal detection range of 30 km.
The system automatically scans the airwaves and determines the type of signal detected. It can work with analog video channels, including inverted video, digital systems such as Walksnail, and mesh networks used by Russian Geran-type strike drones.
One of Providence’s capabilities is to intercept analog video from an FPV drone in real time. This allows the operator to see the image from the enemy drone’s camera and use it to estimate its direction of flight.
If several drones are operating simultaneously, the system can separate and group their signals. For your own drones, identification by craft name is provided, which allows you to distinguish your own devices from third-party ones. The system can transmit the received data and video to the local web interface, as well as to “Vezha” and DELTA.
From Detection to Interference
Providence was created as an element of the broader December1 anti-drone system. The company plans to integrate it with the Damba electronic warfare complex. In this configuration, Providence should detect and classify the threat, and then transmit the information to electronic warfare equipment for jamming.
Thus, the manufacturer wants to combine drone detection and subsequent countermeasures in one complex without the need to separately combine equipment from different manufacturers.
DroneSensor Providence radio scanner during combat testing. Photo: December1.
Providence is mounted on a rotating platform that provides 360-degree rotation. The system supports remote control and software updates via a web interface.
Updates will also allow the signature library to be expanded as new drone communication and control systems emerge.
For Front, Rear and Mobile Platforms
Providence can be used in several configurations:
- At stationary positions, the complex can monitor the air situation around warehouses, substations, and other critical infrastructure facilities.
- Near the front, the system can help determine the direction of approach of FPV drones, intercept their video, and search for signals related to the operation of enemy ground stations.
- For mobile applications, Providence can be mounted on vehicles, armored vehicles, and other platforms. In this case, the system can operate with an omnidirectional antenna.
According to December1, the complex has already been tested in combat units in the Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Sumy directions. During one such episode, the system helped detect an FPV drone near its ground station, after which the station’s position was hit.
Production is Already Being Scaled Up
According to December1 International Development Director Ilya Kabachinsky, Providence is already producing hundreds of units per month.
As of the fourth quarter of 2026, the company’s existing production capacity is contracted. In 2027, December1 plans to increase production to thousands of systems per month for the needs of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
Source: MILITARNYI