Quadsat and Skyeton team to advance electromagnetic spectrum surveillance

Danish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based testing and measurement specialist Quadsat has entered a strategic collaboration with Ukrainian unmanned aerial system (UAS) manufacturer Skyeton to deliver solutions for monitoring the electromagnetic spectrum. The two companies aim to jointly support electromagnetic warfare (EW) operations, enhancing situational awareness and strengthening threat response in contested electromagnetic environments.

The partnership combines Skyeton’s Raybird fixed-wing UAV, known for its battlefield-proven performance in Ukraine, with Quadsat’s industry-validated radio frequency (RF) payload and spectrum monitoring technology. The Raybird is a catapult-launched tactical UAV with an endurance of up to 28 hours and a payload capacity of up to 5 kg. It is built to withstand operations in strong winds, harsh weather and extreme temperatures.

Quadsat’s test and measurement solutions, meanwhile, are relied upon by many of the world’s leading satellite companies to ensure a high level of equipment performance.

The joint solution “offers a highly effective, scalable, and tactically agile solution for acquiring real-time electromagnetic spectrum intelligence”, the companies stated in a joint press release. It expands Skyeton’s portfolio of mission-ready systems with advanced capabilities for spectrum monitoring and RF emitter detection in complex operational environments.

“By combining our robust RF payload with Skyeton’s battle-proven UAS, we are able to bring a powerful new solution to the electromagnetic warfare space,” stated Klaus Aude, Quadsat’s chief commercial officer. “The fact that Raybird has exceptional endurance, with up to 28 hours of flight time, while being easy and rapid to deploy, makes it especially practical for defence applications. Quadsat’s technology is platform-agnostic and our integration with fixed-wing systems is a clear demonstration of that.”

Pavlo Shevchuk, international CEO for Skyeton, added, “This partnership marks a significant step forward in expanding the capabilities of our Raybird UAS. By integrating Quadsat’s cutting-edge RF technology, we are equipping our platform with an advanced spectrum monitoring tool that is essential for modern operational environments. It’s a natural evolution of our mission to deliver high-endurance, mission-ready systems that provide actionable intelligence when and where it matters most.”