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Ukraine’s New Drone Scanner Lets Operators Watch Russian FPV Video Feeds in Real Time
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Ukrainian defense 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.
Revealed during the IRON HALLOWEEN PARTY 2026 event, the scanner operates across a frequency band of 600 to 8,500 MHz and provides an operational detection radius of up to 30 kilometers, according to Militarnyi.
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December1 already produces hundreds of units a month to support Ukrainian forces, and plans are underway to scale manufacturing into thousands per month by 2027.
The system automatically monitors the radio spectrum to identify signal types. It supports analog video channels, including inverted signals, digital systems like Walksnail, and mesh networks utilized by Russian attack drones such as the Geran.
By intercepting live analog FPV video feeds, operators can view camera transmissions directly from incoming enemy aircraft to calculate flight trajectories, Militarnyi reported.
In dense airspace, the system separates and categorizes multiple overlapping signals while using craft-name identification to instantly distinguish friendly assets from hostile threats. Intercepted telemetry and video feeds can be streamed to a local web interface or to Ukraine’s military platforms: Vezha, which streams live drone video, and DELTA, the Defense Ministry’s battlefield situational awareness system.
Designed as part of a comprehensive counter-drone architecture, Providence is built to pair directly with December1’s Damba electronic warfare system. Once Providence detects and classifies an aerial threat, it routes target metrics directly to jamming hardware to disrupt enemy control links without requiring third-party integration components.
Mounted on a motorized platform providing full 360-degree coverage, the unit supports remote operations and over-the-air software updates. Continuous firmware updates allow technicians to expand the system’s signature library as new enemy radio communication standards emerge on the battlefield.
The system supports stationary, tactical, and mobile deployments. Positioned at fixed locations, it monitors airspace around critical infrastructure, supply hubs, and energy facilities, as reported by Militarnyi.
Near frontline areas, it tracks incoming FPV strike paths and locates ground control stations. Mounted on military vehicles or armor with omnidirectional antennas, it secures mobile operations.
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According to the developer, field testing by frontline combat units on the Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy directions confirmed the system’s effectiveness. During one operational test, the scanner identified an incoming FPV drone alongside its ground command station, allowing Ukrainian forces to locate and hit the enemy position.
On September 30, Ukrainian defense company Frontline Robotics unveiled “Frodo,” a six-wheeled unmanned ground vehicle designed for logistics, evacuation, and combat missions.
The robotic platform reaches speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour, features a 150-kilometer range, and carries payloads weighing up to 400 kilograms.
Designed with an adaptive suspension and adjustable ground clearance, the vehicle retains mobility even if it loses a wheel. Following its successful codification, the platform is now eligible for official procurement by Ukraine’s Defense Forces to support robotic operations on the battlefield.
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