MODULE_X – Smart Drone Detection
MODULE_X Smart Drone Detection with Remote ID and ADS-B
MODULE_X is an intelligent module for detecting and locating drones and their remote controllers based on their transmitted radio signals. The system receives Open Drone ID (Remote ID) according to EN 4709-002 via Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz) as well as ADS-B signals from airborne participants. As soon as a drone enters a defined security zone, MODULE_X automatically detects it and triggers an alarm. This makes the system ideally suited for monitoring industrial facilities, critical infrastructures, events, authorities, logistics sites and military installations.
Seamless Integration into Existing Systems
Precise Localization in Open Space
Suitable Applications
Seamless Integration into Existing Systems
MODULE_X is a standalone module of the ADIS Suite and can be seamlessly integrated into existing security and control systems. The collected drone data can be transmitted via standardized interfaces to video management systems, control centers or individual applications.
Depending on the system configuration, the following functions are available:
- Real-time detection of Open Drone ID and ADS-B
- Alarm notification when entering defined security zones
- Ethernet network connection
- JSON data output for custom software
- Easy integration into existing security solutions
Due to its modular design, MODULE_X can be used both as a standalone sensor and as part of complex security architectures.
Drone Detection – Live and Seamlessly Integrated
Precise Localization in Open Space
Open Drone ID already contains position data of the drone as well as additional telemetry data. MODULE_X evaluates this information in real time and presents it clearly.
Received information:
| Data | Description |
|---|---|
| Drone position | GPS coordinates |
| Altitude | Current altitude |
| Speed | Flight speed |
| Flight direction | Current flight direction |
| Pilot position | Position of the remote controller or pilot |
| Serial number | Unique drone ID |
| Operator ID | Operator registration number |
Depending on the antenna and line of sight conditions, ranges from several hundred meters to more than one kilometer are possible.
Excellent for creating meaningful situational awareness images
Suitable Applications
MODULE_X is suitable wherever drones need to be reliably detected and monitored.
Typical applications:
- Critical infrastructures
- Industrial facilities and factory premises
- Energy providers
- Airports
- Authorities
- Military installations
- Events
- Logistics centers
- Research facilities
- Security companies
Supported Radio Technologies
| Technology | Function |
|---|---|
| Open Drone ID (BLE) | Remote ID via Bluetooth Low Energy |
| Open Drone ID (Wi-Fi) | Remote ID via Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz |
| ADS-B | Detection of airborne participants |
Legal Information
Open Drone ID is a publicly transmitted radio protocol according to the European standard EN 4709-002. Receiving and evaluating the transmitted Remote ID data is permitted. However, the operator ID can only be assigned to a natural person by the responsible aviation authorities. Open Drone ID is not cryptographically signed and is therefore fundamentally susceptible to manipulation.
Advantages of MODULE_X
- Detection of Open Drone ID and ADS-B
- Real-time alarm notification
- Display of drone and pilot position
- Easy integration into existing systems
- Network capable via Ethernet
- Suitable for stationary or mobile use
- Expandable through custom software
- Cost-efficient hardware platform
MODULE_X Compared to Market Leaders
| Criterion | MODULE_X (Koller Engineering) | Dronetag – Scout | Airworx – UAS Sentry V3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Stationary or mobile drone detection using Open Drone ID and ADS-B | Professional Remote ID monitoring | Professional RF and Remote ID monitoring |
| Supported technologies | Open Drone ID (BLE/Wi-Fi), ADS-B | Open Drone ID (BLE/Wi-Fi) | Open Drone ID, RF detection, ADS-B (depending on model) |
| Captured data | Drone position, altitude, speed, flight direction, pilot position, serial number, operator ID | Remote ID data according to EN 4709-002 | Remote ID and RF data (depending on system configuration) |
| Alarm notification | Freely configurable security zones (geofencing) | Geofencing and notifications | Geofencing and alarm functions |
| Integration | Ethernet, JSON, customer-specific interfaces | Cloud platform, API | Web interface, API |
| System architecture | Local edge sensor, individually customizable | Stationary sensor with cloud connection | Stationary sensor |
| Expandability | Individual software and hardware adaptations | Manufacturer-dependent | Manufacturer-dependent |
| Installation | Mobile or stationary | Stationary | Stationary |
| Network | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Ethernet / Wi-Fi | Ethernet |
| Target group | Industry, authorities, critical infrastructure, research | Authorities, UTM, airports, companies | Security companies, industry, authorities |
| Customizability | Very high (customer-specific development possible) | Limited to manufacturer functions | Limited to manufacturer functions |
| Data protection | Local data processing possible | Cloud or platform integration | Manufacturer platform |
MODULE_X combines the detection of Open Drone ID (Remote ID) and ADS-B with an open, modular system architecture. Unlike many commercial solutions, MODULE_X can be flexibly adapted to existing security infrastructures and integrated both locally and into customer-specific applications. This makes the system particularly suitable for companies, authorities and operators of critical infrastructures that value customizable and cost-effective drone detection.
Last Update: June 2026