Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)

Warning

Nzyme is not a Counter-UAS platform. It can only identify certain commercial drones that are emitting Remote ID self-identification broadcasts. Remote ID is transmitted via WiFi and Bluetooth, so most Nzyme setups can make use of this data without much additional effort. Do not use this subsystem for any critical applications.

How Does Nzyme Detect Drones?

The UAV subsystem identifies drones by decoding their Remote ID emissions, a global standard that allows drones to broadcast identifying information. Many modern drones support this feature due to international regulations.

What About Drones Without Remote ID?

Nzyme will not detect drones that do not broadcast Remote ID information.

Consider how Remote ID equipped drones fit into your threat model. Many Nzyme users have reported valuable insights from detecting such drones, even when no action is required. For instance, a drone might be spotted near your facility but is actually conducting a legitimate inspection on neighboring property. With Nzyme, you can confirm this directly from the web interface.

As drone deliveries and recreational use expand, especially in uncontrolled airspace, this kind of situational awareness becomes increasingly critical.

Testing Drone Detection

Most drones that were produced after 2022 will send Remote ID. Make sure that your drone does send Remote ID if you want to test Nzyme drone detection.

Engagement Interfaces

Consider implementing engagement interfaces in addition to your existing interfaces. They will greatly improve drone detection accuracy and data resolution for real-time decision-making and situational awareness.