C-UAS Radar & EO/IR Detection & Tracking

Radar is the active detection layer that fills RF's blind spot: compact X-band, Ku-band or metamaterial electronically-scanned-array (ESA) radars use micro-Doppler signatures to separate the rotor return of a small drone from birds and clutter, tracking RF-silent and fully autonomous threats that passive sensors miss. Radar tracks are then cued to an electro-optical / infra-red (EO/IR) camera for positive visual identification and rules-of-engagement confirmation before any defeat action. Many systems began as bird-strike radars and were repurposed for drones. Buyers specify detection range against a 0.01 m² target, minimum altitude, 360-degree refresh rate, false-alarm rate in cluttered urban/coastal environments and ESA versus mechanically-scanned trade-offs.