Lithuanian startup launches open-source network to detect Shahed-type drones

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A Lithuanian startup has launched an open-source drone detection network that uses volunteer Android phones to listen for Shahed-type drone engine signatures. The system analyzes ambient sound, compares nearby detections, and estimates a drone’s possible location on a public map. The initiative includes both a monitoring platform and a sensor app, and the team plans to grow to 10,000 active users. The project also aims to expand across the Baltic states and Poland and is exploring partnerships with mobile operators for tower-mounted sensors. Privacy is a stated design priority, with the team trying to identify drones using as little data as possible.

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