Ukraine has created a detector "Chuika 3.0" that "spies" on the video signal of Russian FPV drones

By: Mykhailo Stoliar | 29.05.2025, 11:48
Sense 3.0: A New Stage in Drone Detection Drone video signal detector "Chuika 3.0". Source: Brave1

Ukraine has created a device that not only "hears" enemy drones, but also shows what they see - Chuika 3.0.

Here's What We Know

Developed by BlueBird Drones as part of the Brave1 cluster, it is a mobile video signal detector capable of intercepting images from analogue FPV drones before they arrive. The device allows the soldier to see the screen of the enemy operator - right in his hands.

The main goal is to catch FPV drones, but Chuika can also work with other drones that transmit analogue images. The range is up to 4 km. As soon as the drone enters the area, the device beeps, increasing in volume as the threat approaches.

The supported frequencies cover 95% of the spectrum of the most common FPV drones - from 900 to 6000 MHz. Up to three signals can be seen on the screen simultaneously with the frequencies, and special software even allows you to read encoded signals.

The scanning takes 4-8 seconds, and most importantly, the soldier can switch channels and quickly identify whether it is his own or someone else's drone and where it is headed.

The developers are constantly improving the system based on feedback from the frontline, and are already preparing Chuyka 4.0. They promise even greater power and interaction with electronic warfare systems.

Source: Brave1