DroneShield Launches RfPatrol Plugin for TAK Ecosystem
▼ Summary
– DroneShield has released a RfPatrol-Plugin for the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) ecosystem, available to RfPatrol Mk2 users via its Access Portal.
– The plugin integrates DroneShield’s counter-drone detection data directly into the civilian TAK platform, enhancing real-time situational awareness and coordination.
– TAK is a widely adopted, government-developed platform for geospatial mapping and data sharing, with over 250,000 users globally as of 2020.
– The plugin enables real-time drone detections from RfPatrol Mk2 to appear on the CivTAK map with instant alerts and data overlay from other sensors.
– It has passed the official TAK vetting process and is available for direct installation on Android devices, supporting DroneShield’s strategy for scalable, interoperable solutions.
DroneShield has introduced a new RfPatrol-Plugin designed for the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) ecosystem, offering RfPatrol Mk2 users streamlined access through the DroneShield Access Portal. This integration brings advanced counter-drone intelligence directly into the widely used civilian TAK command-and-control environment, enhancing existing data streams and supporting the SAPIENT ecosystem. Operators using the government-developed Civil Team Awareness Kit (CivTAK) platform can now incorporate RfPatrol drone detection data directly into their operational view, improving real-time situational awareness and coordination.
The plugin allows detections from the handheld RfPatrol Mk2 to appear instantly on the CivTAK map interface. Integrated notification cards provide immediate alerts, enabling field teams to make quicker, more informed decisions. Users can overlay DroneShield detection data with information from other sensors and mobile device telemetry, creating a unified operational picture. This capability supports more effective coordination in security, public safety, and critical infrastructure operations.
CivTAK, the civilian version of the TAK platform originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense, serves as the de facto standard for real-time geospatial mapping, situational awareness, and data sharing. By 2020, the TAK ecosystem had surpassed 250,000 users globally, a number that has grown substantially since, highlighting the demand for reliable integrations like the RfPatrol-Plugin.
The plugin has successfully completed the official TAK application vetting process and is now available for direct installation on Android devices worldwide via the DroneShield Access Portal. This ensures rapid deployment for operators without requiring standalone systems, simplifying integration and reducing setup time.
Angus Bean, Chief Product & Technology Officer at DroneShield, emphasized that delivering a native plugin into the TAK ecosystem reflects the company’s commitment to interoperability and customer focus. By embedding detection capabilities directly into systems that operators already depend on, DroneShield aims to expand mission effectiveness and reinforce its leadership in end-to-end counter-drone technology.
Looking ahead, this integration paves the way for other flagship products, such as the DroneSentry-X Mk2, to enter the TAK ecosystem. This move supports DroneShield’s strategy of providing scalable, SaaS-enabled counter-drone solutions tailored to customer operational environments.
It is important to note that CivTAK is subject to the Export Administration Regulations administered by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. The platform is not authorized for release to embargoed or sanctioned countries, parties of concern, or in support of prohibited end uses. Applicable laws may restrict the availability of DroneShield products in certain jurisdictions, and all sales, leases, or usage must comply with relevant legal requirements.
![Image: A person using a handheld device displaying the CivTAK interface with drone detection alerts visible on the map.]
(Source: ITWire Australia)