With recent incidents such as unidentified drone sightings in New Jersey and across the US, and a drone collision with an aircraft battling Los Angeles wildfires, the need for improved drone visibility has never been more urgent. Dronetag’s RIDER — a pocket-sized, drone-agnostic Remote ID receiver — provides a cutting-edge solution to enhance situational awareness and ensures safer skies for all.
Wireless, battery-powered, and ultra-compact, RIDER captures Remote ID signals from all drones – regardless of brand – and transmits their real-time data to the Dronetag App or any UTM/C-UAS system of choice. This unmatched device visualizes, stores, and exports aircraft information such as position, altitude, speed, and pilot details. Designed for 24/7 monitoring of commercial drones, RIDER provides live visualizations and airspace alerts to support a wide range of applications, wherever public safety is a priority.
This revolutionary device is not just a step forward – it’s a leap toward safer, smarter airspace management. Lukáš Brchl, CEO&Founder of Dronetag, explains: “RIDER provides a ‘Level 0’ solution for situational awareness, offering three connectivity options for real-time data sharing: integrated LTE, Bluetooth, or USB-C.” He continues, “While mobile phones were initially expected to handle such tasks, their technical limitations left a gap that RIDER now fills seamlessly.” With its ability to ensure both online and offline data transfer, it’s perfectly suited for private or sensitive operations.
Designed for precise, reliable, and drone-agnostic detection, RIDER ensures that users can carry it and be instantly alerted to potential danger, anywhere, anytime. Whether clipped to a backpack, attached to a radio controller or slipped into a pocket, its compact design ensures maximum portability and continuous awareness.
Tailored for Public Safety and Professional Pilots
RIDER is designed to serve two key groups:
- Public Safety Units: For police, fire departments, and public safety agencies, RIDER offers real-time detection and situational awareness of drone activity in sensitive or high- risk zones. This enables swift responses to potential threats or disruptions, ensuring airspace security and protecting restricted areas.
- Professional Pilots: For pilots operating commercial or industrial drones, RIDER is an invaluable tool for safeguarding valuable assets and equipment. By providing clear visibility of surrounding drone activity, it helps pilots avoid potential collisions, ensuring safer operations during critical flights.
While counter UAS defense systems focus on neutralizing unwanted drones, RIDER offers an accessible, portable solution designed for real-time situational awareness. Built with pilots, operators, and a wide range of use cases in mind, it offers intuitive design and broad compatibility – making it an investment that delivers value where it matters the most.
Special Pre-Order Pricing Available Now.
Clients can take advantage of the exclusive pre-order campaign and secure the Dronetag RIDER at a special discounted price $899 / €799 available only until mid-March and only through the Dronetag e-shop. Dronetag RIDER will be available through authorized resellers in the US and EU by mid-February.
Dronetag Scout Coming Soon!
While RIDER is a versatile solution for personal and professional use, Dronetag also prepares a launch of the stationary version of Remote ID receiver, a Dronetag Scout. Designed for large – scale operations, Dronetag Scout will provide similar advanced situational awareness as RIDER with even more robust features for managing drone activity in larger, fixed installations.
Visit Dronetag at XPONENTIAL 2025 in Düsseldorf!
Dronetag will be showcasing its Remote ID receivers at XPONENTIAL 2025 in Düsseldorf, from February 18-20, 2025. Stop by Stand 1A44 to discover the latest innovations and learn how we’re advancing drone technology.
Dronetag RIDER Specifications
- Weight: 64 grams with antenna, 56 grams without antenna
- Dimensions: 134×53×20 mm with extended antenna, 66×53×20 mm without antenna
- Built-in industrial chip SIM with global coverage (LTE-M and NB-IoT)
- Battery life: 6-10 hours
- Charging: 5V via USB-C
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
- Compliant with ASTM F3411-22A and ASD-STAN EN 4709-002.
- IP rating: IP54
- Range: 5 km/3 miles with default antennas, 10 km/6 miles with optional high-
performance antenna - Battery: Li-Po 1000 mAh
- Supported LTE bands: 2, 4, 12 for US, 3, 8, 20 for EU
- Internal Cellular and Bluetooth antenna for data transmission
- Integrated GNSS antenna for positioning & timestamping
- Supported GNSS frequencies: GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1, BeiDou B1, SBAS
- SMA connector for 2.4 GHz Remote ID antenna
- Remote ID technologies 2.4 GHz Bluetooth & 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
The Dronetag RIDER can be purchased here.
A gallery of the Dronetag RIDER can be found here.
The support page can be found here.
About Dronetag
Dronetag is a leader in drone visibility technology, providing control, compliance, and situational awareness in any airspace or UAV operation. Our ecosystem of advanced hardware and software makes digitally advanced skies a reality for fleet managers, public safety units, defense services, and drone pilots. We design, develop, and fully own our premium drone tagging devices, future-ready Remote ID receivers, and API-equipped visualization software.
For more information, press inquiries, or any other inquiries, please visit dronetag.com or contact:
Jan Jiroušek
Head of Marketing
+420 777 218 267
jan.jirousek@dronetag.com