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Real-Time Mobile Network Intelligence for Telecoms, Defence & Law Enforcement

The Cellular Drone Detector turns public 4G and 5G networks into a national Counter-UAS layer. Detection, tracking and, where authorised, interdiction — from the signalling the network already has.

Network Insight. Threat Detection. Operational Confidence.

National-scale Counter-UAS from the mobile network — for defence, security, law enforcement and authorised operators.

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Counter-UAS

Cellular Drone Detector

Detect, track and interdict cellular-connected drones from existing 4G and 5G networks — including those used for BVLOS control. No field-deployed sensors.

Clarity from complexity. Security through intelligence. Engineered for mission success.

We turn LTE and 5G control-plane signalling into nationwide detection, tracking and, where authorised, interdiction of cellular-connected drones.

Briefings.

Melrose Networks offers complementary technical briefings to qualified organisations on drones that use cellular networks.

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Briefing

Detect, Track and Interdict Drones Using Mobile Networks

Closed-door technical session examines how existing 4G and 5G mobile networks can be used as a national-scale layer for the detection, tracking, and control of hostile drones that exploit cellular networks for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLoS) operations.

Governments, NATO military, law enforcement and MNOs only.

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Briefing

Interdicting Hostile Drones Using Mobile Networks

Closed-door technical session examines theoretical approaches by which existing mobile networks could, in principle, be used as a national-scale layer for the interdiction of hostile drones that exploit cellular connectivity for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLoS) operations.

NATO organisations and governments only (see details).

Events.

Melrose Networks is attending the following events.

SAFETECH 2026

The private drone show for safety and security.

3 June 2026
Paris, France
Presenting

IXES 2026

The INTERPOL Unmanned Expert Summit.

10-11 June 2026
Mongstad, Norway
Presenting

Access to a video of the keynote presentation is available to government, law enforcement, regulators and defence organisations.

Insights & Analysis

Insights

Expert perspectives on topics at the intersection of drones and communications.

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FAQ: CELLULAR DRONE DETECTOR

Expert answers for complex networks

Get clear answers to key questions on our signalling analysis platform.

Which sectors do you serve?

We support defence, security, telecom, and critical infrastructure organisations with advanced analysis and threat detection.

How does your signalling analysis work?

We monitor control-plane traffic in real-time to detect unauthorised devices and emerging threats on mobile networks.

How does 4G LTE / 5G signalling analysis work?

It monitors control-plane events like attachments, handovers, and paging, correlating them in real time to reveal device behaviour without accessing user data.

How are UAVs detected via 4G LTE / 5G without inspecting user data?

By analysing abnormal signalling patterns—frequent handovers, unusual trajectories, or sustained uplinks—the analyser distinguishes airborne devices from ground users, using only metadata.

Who benefits from signalling analysis?

Organisations with lawful access to S1AP or NGAP signalling: mobile network operators, and authorised law-enforcement, defence and intelligence services.

Can it integrate with existing systems?

Yes. The analyser provides APIs and data feeds for seamless integration with OSS, SIEM, or C4I platforms, ensuring real-time intelligence supports existing workflows.

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