Squarehead enables 360-degree Drone Detection with new Software Release

Oslo, Norway – May 2026 – Squarehead Technology announces the launch of a new software version enabling 360-degree drone detection with a single sensor. This update represents a significant advancement in Discovair’s drone detection capabilities and marks an important step toward providing full situational awareness.

The new functionality introduces what is referred to as 360° Hemispheric Mode, where the sensor can be deployed horizontally to create a “listening dome” that covers the entire surrounding area. In this configuration, the system not only detects drones across the full hemisphere, but also continuously tracks them in both azimuth and elevation. This configuration significantly expands coverage compared to previous setups, allowing users to monitor a substantially larger area with fewer sensors, thereby significantly reducing cost and logistics overhead during deployment.

In practice, this means users can now achieve full hemispheric coverage, providing broad situational awareness in all directions around the sensor. This expanded coverage is particularly valuable in dynamic operational environments, where threats may emerge from any direction. Whether deployed for base protection, border monitoring, or critical infrastructure security, the ability to detect drones across the full surrounding area reduces blind spots and improves response time.

“This update represents an important step forward for our customers. With 360-degree coverage, drones can now be detected and tracked regardless of the direction it’s coming from, increasing both operational flexibility and effectiveness,” said Espen Bøch, General Manager Defense & Security at Squarehead Technology. “Further, a single sensor can cover four times the area compared to directional mode, thereby cutting investment and operational costs to a quarter,” Bøch added.

The new software also simplifies field deployment, as the sensor can be mounted flat on or close to the ground for rapid setup, while the system automatically manages orientation and visualization of detections. In 360° Hemispheric Mode, no manual azimuth configuration is required, as the system defaults to true north and relies only on a compass for orientation. The system also automatically manages visualization of detections.

With this release, Squarehead further strengthens its position in passive drone detection, delivering a powerful tool for both civilian and military users requiring rapid, continuous airspace monitoring.