At the International Exhibition and Forum "Drone Expo – 2026" in Kazan, a new electronic reconnaissance station "Gadalka" was presented, capable of detecting unmanned aerial vehicles at a distance of up to 50 kilometers. The complex is designed for searching, tracking, and transmitting information about aerial targets to a unified control system.
The new development belongs to the class of passive detection means. The station does not emit its own signal but records the operation of drone electronic equipment in the frequency range from 890 to 6000 MHz. Simultaneously, "Gadalka" monitors up to five ranges, which allows for faster detection of various types of UAVs.
After detection, the system automatically determines flight parameters, classifies the target, tracks its route, and transmits the received data to the unified combat control system "Glaz/Groza". Operators receive information about the type of drone, its trajectory, and the frequencies used in real-time.
The developers note that modern means of countering drones require not only a long detection range but also high-speed information processing. This is why electronic reconnaissance stations are increasingly becoming part of multi-level complexes that combine reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and engagement assets into a single system.
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