​Airspeed Electronics Ltd is a UK-based leader in signal processing, specialising in advanced Acoustic Machine Listening technologies. Our AI-powered, networked sensors detect, classify, and track airborne targets using sound, enabling highly effective counter-drone operations in an era of rapidly evolving aerial threats.

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As drones become more autonomous and harder to detect using conventional radio-frequency methods, acoustic sensing offers a robust, passive, and future-proof alternative. Our systems are designed to operate in real-world conditions and integrate seamlessly with other surveillance technologies to significantly enhance overall detection performance.

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Since 2019, we’ve focused exclusively on the acoustic detection and tracking of small drones, with our technology deployed in diverse and challenging environments. In 2021, we filed patents covering the use of distributed AI agents for coordinated acoustic drone detection and tracking, reinforcing our position at the forefront of this emerging field.

 

We bring deep, practical understanding of the physics, signal behaviour, and environmental challenges involved. We’ve undergone multiple hardware and software iterations, shaped by real-world feedback with end users, to deliver systems that are field-tested, reliable, and ready for critical defence and infrastructure protection applications.