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The official documentation and user manual for WarDragon drone detection systems.
WarDragon is a compact, headless, SDR-driven RF sensing and data integration appliance designed for comprehensive drone detection and situational awareness. It combines dedicated radios, software-defined radio capabilities, GPS, and purpose-built software workflows to detect drones via multiple protocols and integrate seamlessly with TAK ecosystems.
The current lineup is built around two kit lines — WarDragon Pro (ARM64) and WarDragon Elite (x86_64 NUC + BladeRF) — each available as a Mobile Kit (Pelican-style transport case) or a Drop-In Kit (DIN-rail / integrator enclosure). Pricing and store availability change periodically; check the cemaxecuter.com store for current numbers.
| Product Line | Compute | Detection Stack | Use For |
|---|
| WarDragon Pro | ARM64 | DragonSDR (DJI DroneID) + TI-based BT5 LR board + Alfa dual-band WiFi card + GPS | Remote ID + DJI DroneID detection in a power-efficient ARM64 platform |
| WarDragon Elite | x86_64 NUC | Same as Pro plus a BladeRF running DragonSig | Pro detection coverage plus analog FPV, RFD900 + MAVLink decode, and (coming soon) ELRS detection |
| WarDragon Pro v3 (legacy) | Intel NUC | Single-SDR (Sonoff BT, Panda WiFi, ESP32) | Still supported. New deployments should use the current Pro or Elite. |
| SKU | Form Factor | Store Link |
|---|
| WarDragon Pro Mobile Kit | Pelican case, built-in maintenance screen | Purchase |
| WarDragon Pro Drop-In Kit | DIN-rail metal enclosure | Purchase |
| WarDragon Elite Mobile Kit | Pelican case, built-in maintenance screen | Purchase |
| WarDragon Elite Drop-In Kit | DIN-rail metal enclosure | Purchase |
| Add-on | Compatible With | Description |
|---|
| DragonScope Drone ID Service | Pro, Elite (Mobile + Drop-In Kits) | Annual subscription. Extends DJI DroneID coverage to detect and decode current OcuSync generations including OcuSync 4+. Requires data connectivity. Store listing |
| 4G Cellular Upgrade | Mobile Kits | Cellular WAN backhaul |
| Upgraded Antenna Packages | Pro, Elite | Mission-specific antennas — including 5 GHz FPV and 900 MHz RFD900 packages for Elite's BladeRF |
| Rapid Deployment Kit | Drop-In Kits | Converts the Drop-In into a standalone field system with weatherproof housing, tripod, travel case |
Visit the cemaxecuter.com store for current pricing and availability.
| Protocol | Hardware | Frequency | Pro | Elite |
|---|
| DJI DroneID — OcuSync 2 / 3 | DragonSDR | 2.4 / 5.8 GHz | Detect + decode | Detect + decode |
| DJI DroneID — OcuSync 4 | DragonSDR | 2.4 / 5.8 GHz | Detect only (decode with DragonScope) | Detect only (decode with DragonScope) |
| WiFi Remote ID (ASTM F3411) | Alfa dual-band card | 2.4 / 5 GHz | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth 5 LR Remote ID | TI-based BT board | 2.4 GHz | Yes | Yes |
| Analog FPV video | BladeRF + DragonSig | 5 GHz race bands | — | Yes |
| RFD900 + MAVLink decode | BladeRF + DragonSig | 900 MHz | — | Yes |
| ELRS (coming soon) | BladeRF + DragonSig | Multi-band | — | Yes |
| Repository | Description |
|---|
| DragonSync | Main application — merges detection streams, outputs CoT to TAK, MQTT, and Lattice |
| droneid-go | Unified Open Drone ID receiver (WiFi + BLE + UART) with ZMQ output |
| dragonsdr_dji_droneid | DragonSDR receiver for DJI DroneID detection |
| Component | Description |
|---|
| DragonScope Drone ID Service | Optional annual subscription. Extends DJI DroneID coverage to detect + decode current OcuSync generations including OcuSync 4+. Requires data connectivity. Docs · Store |
| DragonSig (Elite-only, proprietary) | Signal-detection service that drives the BladeRF on the Elite kit. Today: analog FPV (5 GHz) and RFD900 + MAVLink decode (900 MHz). Coming soon: ELRS detection. Binary ships pre-installed on Elite kits. Docs |
Note: The iOS and Android companion apps are developed by third-party contributors. Features and compatibility may vary.
| Repository | Description |
|---|
| wardragon-fpv-detect | Legacy single-SDR FPV analog drone detection (Pro v3). Elite kits use DragonSig on the BladeRF instead. |
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ WarDragon Pro / Elite │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ DragonSDR │ │ Alfa WiFi │ │ TI BT5 LR │ │ BladeRF │ │
│ │ │ │ Dual-band │ │ Board │ │ (Elite only)│ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ DJI DroneID │ │ WiFi RID │ │ BT5 LR RID │ │ DragonSig │ │
│ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ + DragonScope (opt) │ │ │ │
│ decodes O3+/O4 │ │
│ │ │
│ └────────────────┴────────────────┴────────────────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ ZMQ Bus │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ │
│ │ │
│ ▼ │
│ ┌───────────────┐ │
│ │ DragonSync │ │
│ │ │ │
│ │ • Merge │ │
│ │ • Rate Limit │ │
│ │ • Transform │ │
│ └───────┬───────┘ │
│ │ │
└──────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────┘
│
┌────────────────────────┼────────────────────────┐
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ TAK/ATAK │ │ MQTT │ │ Lattice │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ CoT via │ │ Home │ │ Anduril │
│ Multicast │ │ Assistant │ │ Integration │
│ or Server │ │ Dashboards │ │ │
└─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘
- Store: cemaxecuter.com — current pricing, availability, and store listings
- DragonOS: DragonOS Official
- Community: Join the DragonOS Discord for support and discussion
This documentation is provided for WarDragon customers and the drone detection community.