Remote ID Drone Detector

Drones Are Broadcasting. You Just Can't See It.

Locus detects and decodes Remote ID broadcasts in real time, giving you visibility into compliant drone activity in your airspace.

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Locus Remote ID detector showing 2 active drones
Capabilities

Full-Spectrum RID Detection

Monitors all Remote ID broadcast types defined in ASTM F3411-22a:
2.4 GHz WiFi, 5.8 GHz WiFi, Legacy Bluetooth, and Long Range Bluetooth.

50
Simultaneous Drones
Tracks up to 50 active drones at once. All detections logged on-device until manually cleared.
5km
Detection Range
Field-tested range up to 3+ miles in optimal line-of-sight conditions.
Full RID
Complete Payload
Serial, registration, location, altitude, speed, heading, and flight status — decoded in real time.
Interface

Built for the Field

View active drones at a glance, select for full decoded details. All detections logged automatically and retained until cleared. Export full data logs via USB-C.

Locus displaying decoded RID payload — serial, registration, and identification data
Export

View It On a Map

Scan the on-device QR code to view drone flight paths on an interactive map in your browser. Individual coordinates can also be opened in Apple or Google Maps.

Try the map viewer
Locus showing map location QR code and drone flight path on map
✓ No apps required
✓ No subscriptions
✓ No cellular required
By Design

Awareness, Not Confrontation

Operator location is intentionally not displayed. Locus is designed as an awareness tool, not enforcement equipment.

Know What's In Your Airspace

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