Dronetag launches RIDER to improve real-time drone awareness in crowded airspace
Dronetag has launched RIDER, a pocket-sized Remote ID receiver built to improve visibility of nearby drones as airspace safety concerns intensify. The release comes amid heightened scrutiny of unidentified drone activity in the United States and recent incidents that underscored the collision risk between unmanned aircraft and crewed operations.
RIDER is a drone-agnostic device that captures Remote ID broadcasts from drones across brands and sends real-time data to the Dronetag app or third-party UTM and counter-UAS systems. The company said the battery-powered unit can visualize, store and export aircraft data including position, altitude, speed and pilot details, while supporting three data-sharing options: integrated LTE, Bluetooth and USB-C. That combination is intended to cover both connected and offline use cases, including private or sensitive operations where continuous situational awareness is required.
Dronetag is targeting two main user groups: public safety agencies and professional drone pilots. For police, fire departments and other security-focused units, RIDER is designed to provide immediate awareness of drone activity in sensitive or high-risk areas and support faster responses to potential threats or disruptions. For commercial and industrial operators, the device is positioned as a portable tool to help detect surrounding traffic and reduce the risk of midair conflicts during critical flights.
The unit weighs 64 grams with its antenna and offers a stated range of 5 km with default antennas and up to 10 km with an optional high-performance antenna. It supports LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular connectivity, operates in temperatures from -20 C to 60 C, and complies with ASTM F3411-22A and ASD-STAN EN 4709-002 standards. Dronetag said RIDER receives Remote ID over 2.4 GHz Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and that the product will be available through authorized resellers in the United States and Europe. The company is also preparing a stationary version, called Scout, aimed at larger fixed installations.
RIDER enters a market where operators and public authorities are looking for practical tools that can add low-friction airspace awareness without the complexity of full counter-drone systems. If adopted widely, devices like this could strengthen frontline monitoring of low-altitude traffic and help close a critical safety gap as drone activity expands.