DroneShield has announced its Q2 2026 software update for its counter-drone solutions, introducing enhanced capabilities across RF sensing, artificial intelligence, ATAK-CIV integration, and command-and-control systems. The release is designed to improve threat detection, prioritisation, and operational efficiency for military, government, and critical infrastructure users operating in increasingly complex airspace environments.
At the core of the update is a new identification and prioritisation framework that classifies drones into four categories – Friendly, Neutral, Hostile, or Unknown. Leveraging serial-number-based identification and Remote ID inputs, the system applies consistent labeling across sensors, ATAK-CIV interfaces, and command-and-control platforms. This approach helps operators focus on high-risk threats first while filtering out low-priority signals, reducing cognitive load, and enabling faster decision-making.
The update also marks the relaunch of DroneShield’s ATAK-CIV plugin under a new name, RfLink. The redesigned software enables real-time sharing of RF detection data and identity information across distributed teams. It introduces features such as line-of-bearing visualization, directional awareness via DroneSentry-X Mk2, and Cursor-on-Target data sharing across multiple users and devices.
RfLink ensures that identity tagging and classification rules remain consistent across the network, providing a unified operational picture. Notably, ATAK-CIV users can receive data from RfLink-enabled systems without requiring the plugin, making it easier to maintain coordination across remote locations, dispersed teams, and challenging terrains.
To further enhance usability, the update introduces Wi-Fi filtering and improved overlay management, reducing screen clutter and allowing operators to concentrate on critical threats. These refinements are particularly valuable in high-density detection environments where multiple signals can overwhelm traditional interfaces.
On the sensor side, DroneShield has upgraded its RfDeviceManager (RfDM) and RfAI embedded software with a redesigned interface and improved detection intelligence. The new interface allows operators to monitor detection and disruption data while adjusting system settings, aligning more closely with the DroneSentry-C2 interface to streamline training and usability.
The update also expands the RfAI emitter library with new drone and controller profiles, alongside enhanced Remote ID performance and system stability. Additional features include emitter prioritisation to suppress low-value signals and advanced disruption power control by frequency band. This allows operators to fine-tune responses in regulated or sensitive environments, particularly in urban areas where precision and compliance are critical.
DroneShield has also introduced updates to its DroneSentry-C2, DroneSentry-C2 Tactical, and DroneSentry-C2 Enterprise platforms. These enhancements focus on improving deployment flexibility and airspace visibility. Operators can now utilise offline MBTiles maps, enabling operations in disconnected or bandwidth-limited environments such as border regions, expeditionary missions, and remote infrastructure sites.
The command-and-control systems now support dedicated fixed-wing drone classification through VisionAI and SensorFusionAI, reflecting the growing use of fixed-wing platforms in long-range and military applications. Additional improvements include expanded support for radar and third-party sensors, automatic map orientation for mobile operations, updated SMS alert formatting, and Microsoft single sign-on integration for enterprise users.
Headquartered in Sydney and Warrenton, Virginia, DroneShield continues to expand its counter-drone capabilities to meet evolving security challenges. With this latest update, the company is reinforcing its position in the counter-UAS market by delivering more intelligent, adaptive, and operator-friendly solutions designed for modern threat environments.
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