LOOKOUT Remote ID receivers for drone detection

LOOKOUT / Remote ID receivers for drone detection

LOOKOUT Remote ID Sensors.

FAA Remote ID receivers for drone detection by fire, EMS and law enforcement. Each node runs three dedicated receivers and puts every broadcasting drone, and its operator, on the TAK map your crews already use.

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3Dedicated receivers per node
AllU.S. broadcast Remote ID modes
CoTStraight to TAK Server and ATAK
$0License or subscription fees
45Days or less to ship

How it works

One receiver per band.

Drones broadcast Remote ID on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. A single receiver has to switch between them and misses messages while it listens elsewhere. LOOKOUT gives each band its own receiver, so all three listen all the time.

2.4 GHz

Wi-Fi

NAN and Beacon frames, channel 6.

5 GHz

Wi-Fi

NAN and Beacon frames, channel 149.

2.4 GHz

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4 legacy and Bluetooth 5 Long Range.

Output

One track per drone

Drone and operator positions, merged across receivers, labeled against your fleet whitelist.

Models

Four nodes. One design.

Every model has the same three receivers and decoding. Pick the ones that match where you need to listen: on an officer, in a vehicle, on a building or on a tower.

LOOKOUT RX-1 tethered Remote ID receiver for ATAK LKT-RX1

Officers and chief officer vehicles

RX-1 Tethered Node

Pocket receiver that plugs into an ATAK phone or tablet over USB-C and runs from the device. Drones and their operators appear on the map the officer already uses.

Connects
USB-C to ATAK device, power and data
Power
About 1.3 W from the host
Antennas
2 × dual-band, hinged
$149each
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Add-ons

  • USB-C Data Cable, 1 mNode to ATAK phone or tablet $15 0
  • 12 V Vehicle Power AdapterVehicle outlet to USB-C $25 0
  • Magnet-Mount Antenna PairDual-band roof mounts, 3 m leads $49 0
  • Spare Dual-Band AntennaHinged, RP-SMA, each $19 0
LOOKOUT RV-1 battery Remote ID receiver for vehicles LKT-RV1

Command vehicles and landing zones

RV-1 Vehicle Node

Battery node that pairs with ATAK over Bluetooth. Set it on the dash, at a landing zone or on a command post table and it listens for about 12 hours.

Connects
Bluetooth to ATAK; USB-C
Power
18 Wh battery, about 12 h; USB-C or 12 V charge
Antennas
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, hinged; optional roof magnet mounts
$249each
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Add-ons

  • Vehicle Kit2 magnet-mount antennas and 12 V adapter $69 0
  • Magnet-Mount Antenna PairDual-band roof mounts, 3 m leads $49 0
  • 12 V Vehicle Power AdapterVehicle outlet to USB-C $25 0
  • Spare Dual-Band AntennaHinged, RP-SMA, each $19 0
LOOKOUT RN-1 outdoor fixed-site Remote ID receiver on a mast LKT-RN1

Stations, airports and buildings

RN-1 Fixed-Site Node

Outdoor node that mounts on the mast directly under its antennas and runs on one PoE cable. It reports every drone to your TAK Server around the clock.

Connects
802.3af PoE Ethernet; Cursor on Target over TLS
Power
About 2.5 W
Antennas
2 × outdoor dual-band omni, N-type
Housing
Flanged die-cast aluminum, IP67, mast mount
$299each
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Add-ons

  • Site KitPoE adapter, surge protector, 100 ft Cat6, clamps $159 0
  • PoE Adapter, 802.3afPowers the node from any network port $29 0
  • Outdoor Surge ProtectorGigabit PoE, for mast or building entry $35 0
  • Outdoor Shielded Cat6, 100 ftDirect-burial, terminated $69 0
  • Stainless Mast Clamp SetFor mast, pole or tower leg $29 0
LOOKOUT RT-1 tower Remote ID receiver with high-gain antennas LKT-RT1

Hilltops and radio towers

RT-1 Tower Node

The RN-1 with a tower package for elevated sites: fiberglass omnis on a side arm, lightning protection and low-loss jumpers.

Range
About 5 km planning range from an elevated site
Antennas
2 × tower-mount dual-band omni, N-type
Protection
N-type lightning protectors, low-loss jumpers
Connects
802.3af PoE Ethernet; Cursor on Target over TLS
$749each
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Add-ons

  • Tower Site KitPoE adapter, 2 surge protectors, 100 ft Cat6, clamps $169 0
  • PoE Adapter, 802.3afPowers the node from any network port $29 0
  • Outdoor Surge ProtectorGigabit PoE, for mast or building entry $35 0
  • Outdoor Shielded Cat6, 100 ftDirect-burial, terminated $69 0
  • Stainless Mast Clamp SetFor mast, pole or tower leg $29 0
  • LMR-400 Jumper, 1 mN-male to N-male, each $49 0
  • N-Type Lightning Protector0 to 6 GHz, each $45 0

Made to order. Ships within 45 days. Free U.S. shipping. One-year hardware warranty, firmware updates included, no license or subscription fees. Environmental ratings are design targets. Agencies that pay by purchase order: request a quote ↗

Questions

Remote ID receiver FAQ.

What is a Remote ID receiver?

FAA rules (14 CFR Part 89) require most drones flying in the U.S. to broadcast Remote ID: the drone's serial number or session ID, position, altitude, speed and the location of its control station. A Remote ID receiver picks up those broadcasts so you can see who is flying near you and where the pilot is standing.

Which Remote ID signals do LOOKOUT RID Sensors receive?

All of the broadcast modes used in the U.S. under ASTM F3411: Bluetooth 4 legacy advertising, Bluetooth 5 Long Range and extended advertising, and Wi-Fi NAN and Beacon on channels 6 (2.4 GHz) and 149 (5 GHz). Each band has its own receiver, so none is missed while another is being heard.

Do they detect drones that don't broadcast Remote ID?

No. Remote ID receivers only see drones that broadcast. For drones that don't, LOOKOUT combines Remote ID with partner drone radar and other sensors in one picture. Ask us about LOOKOUT for full drone awareness.

Do they work with TAK and ATAK?

Yes. The RN-1 and RT-1 send Cursor on Target over TLS to your TAK Server. The RX-1 and RV-1 feed the LOOKOUT ATAK plugin on a phone or tablet. Drones and pilots show up as separate tracks, and your own fleet is labeled from a whitelist.

What range can I expect?

Range depends on the drone's transmitter, terrain and line of sight. From an elevated site, the RT-1 tower node plans to about 5 km. We model terrain coverage for your sites before you buy.

Are there subscription or license fees?

No. Hardware includes firmware updates, the LOOKOUT ATAK plugin (download code emailed with your order) and a one-year warranty. Nodes are made to order and ship within 45 days, with free U.S. shipping. Agencies can pay by card online or by purchase order.

Services

We can plan and install it.

Terrain coverage modeling before you buy, site surveys and RF interference checks, installation with your tower crew, TAK Server integration and a written evaluation. Quoted per project.

Request a coverage model

Data sheet

LOOKOUT RID Series data sheet.

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