Sentrycs Horizon – AI-driven RF detection technology
2026 Gold Award
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Technology Industry
The rapid proliferation of DIY drones presents a growing security threat worldwide. Built from widely available components and operating on generic RF protocols, these drones often employ frequency hopping, non-standard transmissions, and covert communication methods that evade traditional, signature-based detection systems. As adversaries continuously modify drone behavior and datalinks, counter-UAS solutions must evolve beyond static libraries and predefined signatures.
Sentrycs Horizon is a patent-pending, AI-driven RF detection technology designed to meet this challenge. Rather than relying on known signal libraries, Horizon continuously analyzes the RF spectrum to identify anomalous signal bursts that exhibit the behavioral characteristics of drone and remote-control datalinks. This non-library-based approach enables the detection of both known and previously unseen transmission types, making Horizon a future-ready cybersecurity solution for contested and dynamic environments.
When suspicious RF activity is identified, Horizon generates an immediate detection alert, providing early warning and actionable signal intelligence. This capability often delivers the first indication of a nearby aerial threat, even when the drone itself does not transmit location data or uses alternative communication methods. By uncovering hidden or low-profile RF activity, Horizon significantly expands situational awareness and supports rapid, informed decision-making.
Operational flexibility is a core design principle of Horizon. Through an intuitive graphical user interface, operators can dynamically configure monitored frequency bands and adapt detection parameters in real time. This allows the system to remain effective as drone technologies, transmission techniques, and threat profiles evolve, without requiring manual updates or new signal libraries.
Looking ahead, Sentrycs is advancing Horizon into a fully self-learning DTIM (Detection, Tracking, Identification, and Mitigation) technology. This next-generation capability is designed to autonomously learn, adapt, and scale across all drone types and communication protocols. By combining AI-driven Cyber over RF with continuous learning, Sentrycs Horizon enables proactive threat detection, enhanced operational efficiency, and resilient protection against the rapidly evolving DIY drone threat landscape.
