Echodyne EchoGuard MESA Radar for Drone Detection

Echodyne is a US radar company based in Kirkland, Washington, that builds commercial radars on its patented metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) technology. It addresses the difficulty of seeing small, low-flying drones and intruders around sensitive sites, and says it has systems with customers in more than 40 countries.

EchoGuard is a compact MESA radar that tracks drones, people and vehicles with angular accuracy under 1 degree and range accuracy under 3.25 m, and AI/ML classification separates these target classes. Units network through EchoWare software, share tracks and hand off targets without changing track IDs, and stream data over standard TCP/IP Ethernet. Kits cover desktop integration, a 25 kg portable deployment set and tower mounts for up to four radars. Target users include airports, data centers, stadiums, utilities, ports, corrections and law enforcement.

• MESA radar: electronically scanned array built on patented metamaterials technology.
• AI/ML classification: labels tracks as human, vehicle, drone and other classes.
• EchoWare networking: radars share tracks and hand off targets without changing track IDs.
• Open data link: proprietary track format over standard TCP/IP on Gigabit Ethernet.
• Deployment kits: quick-start, 25 kg portable and tower-mount kits for up to four radars.
• Field power: about six hours on one BB2590 battery with optional solar charging.

• Vietnamese airports adding radar coverage against drones around runways and approach paths.
• Data centers and substations in industrial parks building a radar perimeter that also detects ground intruders.
• Stadiums and event venues monitoring low-altitude airspace during large concerts and matches.

• Detects small drones as well as people and vehicles with one sensor, reducing the number of devices on a perimeter.
• Sub-degree angular accuracy helps cameras and responders find targets quickly.
• Networked radars keep the same track ID across coverage zones, simplifying operator workflows.
• Commercially exportable under ECCN 6A008.e, easing procurement for civilian sites outside the US.

Airports, data centers and utilities are adding radar to camera and RF sensors because many drones fly pre-programmed routes without emitting control signals. Public safety agencies are also adopting drone-as-first-responder programs that need low-altitude airspace awareness, a trend that Southeast Asian cities and industrial zones are beginning to follow.

Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, with radar manufacturing near Seattle. AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified. 2026 partnerships include Axon (public safety drones), Kongsberg and ACS; radar integrated with partners such as Aaronia, OpenWorks Engineering and Chess Dynamics.