SAĞLAMTEK Aerospace Defense, specialized in RF systems and electronic technology, has developed a new solution against the growing drone threat. The Acoustic Drone Detection and Tracking System is designed as a complementary technology to existing radar and electro-optical sensors. The system analyzes drone engine and propeller sounds to determine their presence, location, and direction.

Conventional active radars expose their positions while transmitting signals and create operational limitations due to high energy consumption. The acoustic system developed by SAĞLAMTEK operates on a passive working principle. The system functions in a listening mode, consuming minimal energy while detecting drone presence, absence, and 360-degree horizontal and vertical direction with precision. This approach eliminates the problem of standard radars detecting wildlife or moving objects in complex terrain.

The system's detection range varies depending on drone size. A 50-centimeter average drone can be continuously tracked from 570 meters away, while large fixed-wing systems of 3 meters reach detection distances of 3 kilometers. The system reports target direction and altitude with a 5-degree error margin and has a detection time of 250 milliseconds. These features enable simultaneous tracking of multiple threats. In swarm drone attacks, the system can detect from greater distances and more effectively due to increased sound and harmonics.

Due to its modular design, the system can be deployed in fixed installations (checkpoints, outposts) and mobile units operating in the field. Weighing less than 1 kilogram with approximately 30 watts of low energy consumption, the system can operate on a standard power bank. This feature enables early warning of field units in transit or stationed against drone attacks. SAĞLAMTEK officials stated that the system has been successfully tested in the field and has proven its operational effectiveness.

Turkish defense industry is developing a multi-layered protection architecture against UAV and armed UAV threats. Radars, electro-optical sensors, and electronic warfare systems, combined with acoustic detection technologies, strengthen drone detection in low-level and noisy environments. Such complementary systems play an important role, particularly in protecting border areas and critical infrastructure. The passive working principle allows the system to detect threats without exposing its own position, providing operational advantage.