FPV DETECTION CRASH TEST
May XX, 2026
As drone warfare continues to evolve, fiber-optic FPV systems have emerged as a new challenge on the battlefield. Manufacturers are invited to test which technologies can detect them.
THE CHALLENGE
Wired control significantly reduces the effectiveness of traditional electronic intelligence and electronic warfare tools. This shift is forcing a transition toward alternative detection approaches – including acoustic and tactical-level radar systems – capable of operating in environments where conventional methods no longer work
THE TEST
Snake Island Institute and the Third Army Corps, in collaboration with BRAVE1, are launching a crash test of FPV drone detection systems.
Field trials will be conducted in a crash-test format to evaluate the effectiveness of acoustic systems and radar solutions.
The objective is to evaluate solutions for detecting low-altitude, small-sized aerial targets, with a focus on fiber-optic FPV drones, in conditions close to real combat.
THE AGENDA
Day 1
Acoustic detection systems
Day 2
Tactical-level radar systems
Following the crash test, participants will be able to demonstrate their technology in a realistic operational environment, receive direct feedback from frontline military brigades, establish connections with industry peers and join the development of a comprehensive C-UAV solution together with Snake Island Institute.
Eligibility
- Participation is open to solutions with a readiness level of TRL 5 or higher.
- Priority will be given to accessible, portable solutions with detection ranges from 300 meters up to several kilometers.
- The crash test is particularly focused on R&D projects, startups, and emerging approaches that aim to develop affordable, portable radar systems.
Opportunities
- Demonstrate the progress of detection solutions in conditions close to real combat scenarios
- Benchmark performance against other systems in a competitive environment
- Establish direct connections with frontline military brigades
- Network with experts and industry specialists
Ready to test your tech?