Side-by-side
DedroneSensors RF (RF-160 / RF-360) vs EchoShield
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence.

Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
DedroneSensors RF (RF-160 / RF-360)
by Dedrone
Passive RF detection sensors that identify, classify and geolocate drones and their remote controls at ranges up to 5 km — no spectrum licence required.

Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
EchoShield
by Echodyne
Medium-range cognitive 4D Ku-band radar for large-area counter-UAS, base protection, and critical infrastructure surveillance.
| Cost of ownership | DedroneSensors RF (RF-160 / RF-360) | EchoShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | DedroneSensors RF (RF-160 / RF-360) | EchoShield |
|---|---|---|
| Detection range (both models) | Up to 5 km | — |
| RF-360 azimuth coverage | 360 ° | — |
| RF-360 dimensions (W × D × H) | 300 × 300 × 405 mm | — |
| RF-360 weight | 7.0 kg | — |
| RF-360 ingress protection | IP65 | — |
| RF-360 operating temperature | −20 to +55 °C | — |
| Connectivity | Integrated LTE + GPS (both models) | — |
| Regulatory status | Passive — no RF emission licence required | — |
| Deployment | Cloud-ready; auto-connects to DedroneTracker.AI | — |
| Frequency band | — | Ku-band (15.4–16.6 GHz) |
| Field of regard | — | 130° az × 90° el |
| Angular accuracy | — | 0.5° az × 0.5° el |
| Range accuracy | — | 0.75–6 m (waveform dependent) |
| Track update rate | — | 10 Hz |
| Simultaneous tracks | — | Up to ~1,000 |
| Group 1 UAS tracking range (typical) | — | 2.7–4.8 km |
| Group 2 UAS tracking range (typical) | — | 4.8–6.4 km |
| Group 3 UAS tracking range (typical) | — | 6.4–11.4 km |
| Radar mode | — | Cognitive pulse-Doppler, software-defined |
| On-the-move (OTM) | — | Yes — INS integration via kinematics port |
| Export classification | — | ECCN 6A008.e |
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