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The official documentation and user manual for WarDragon drone detection systems.
WarDragon is a compact, headless, SDR-driven RF sensing and data integration appliance designed for comprehensive drone detection and situational awareness. It combines dedicated radios, software-defined radio capabilities, GPS, and purpose-built software workflows to detect drones via multiple protocols and integrate seamlessly with TAK ecosystems.
| Product | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WarDragon Pro v3 | Full-featured drone detection kit with multi-protocol support | Current |
WarDragon detects drones through multiple protocols:
| Protocol | Hardware | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJI DroneID (Ocusync 2/3/4) | DragonSDR | 2.4/5.8 GHz | Extended |
| Bluetooth Remote ID | DragonTooth Dongle | 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth 5 LR |
| WiFi Remote ID | Panda Wireless + ESP32 | 2.4/5 GHz | Standard WiFi |
| FPV Analog | DragonSDR | Various | In Testing |
WarDragon integrates with a broader ecosystem of open-source tools:
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| DragonSync | Main application - merges detection streams, outputs CoT to TAK, MQTT, and Lattice |
| droneid-go | High-performance Open Drone ID receiver (WiFi + BLE Remote ID) with ZMQ output |
| antsdr_dji_droneid | DragonSDR firmware for DJI DroneID detection |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| WarDragon-ATAK-Plugin | Native ATAK plugin for WarDragon integration |
| DragonSync-iOS | iOS companion app (third-party) |
| DragonSync-Android | Android companion app (third-party) |
Note: The iOS and Android companion apps are developed by third-party contributors. Features and compatibility may vary.
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| WarDragonAnalytics | Analytics dashboard and data visualization stack |
| Repository | Description |
|---|---|
| wardragon-fpv-detect | FPV analog drone detection (optional, requires second SDR) |
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ WarDragon Pro v3 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ DragonSDR │ │ Panda │ │ ESP32 │ │ DragonTooth │ │
│ │ │ │ Wireless │ │ Module │ │ Dongle │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ DJI DroneID │ │ WiFi RID │ │ WiFi RID │ │ BT5 LR RID │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ └────────────────┴────────────────┴────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ ZMQ Bus │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ DragonSync │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Merge │ │
│ │ • Rate Limit │ │
│ │ • Transform │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ │
│ │ │
└──────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────┘
│
┌────────────────────────┼────────────────────────┐
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ TAK/ATAK │ │ MQTT │ │ Lattice │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ CoT via │ │ Home │ │ Anduril │
│ Multicast │ │ Assistant │ │ Integration │
│ or Server │ │ Dashboards │ │ │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
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This documentation is provided for WarDragon customers and the drone detection community.
