As drones become faster, smarter, and more difficult to track, counter-drone technology has to keep pace. That’s the thinking behind DroneShield’s latest quarterly software release, which the Australian company says delivers significant improvements in radio-frequency (RF) detection, tracking speed, and overall operational performance across its counter-drone platform.
Announced this week, the Q3 2026 software update is available to eligible customers through the DroneShield Access Portal and continues the company’s strategy of rolling out quarterly software enhancements rather than relying solely on new hardware.
One of the biggest upgrades is a 58% improvement in track update speed, allowing operators to follow rapidly maneuvering drones with greater accuracy. DroneShield also says it has enhanced RF detection and geolocation capabilities, enabling its systems to identify drone signals more reliably and pinpoint their source more precisely in challenging environments where interference or crowded airspace can complicate detection.
DroneShield also shared several additional performance gains across its RF-based counter-drone systems. For the DroneSentry-X Mk2, the company says the software delivers 15% better directional accuracy for more precise localization of RF emitters, alongside a 3% improvement in tracking accuracy. Meanwhile, the RfPatrol Mk2 Wideband handheld detector sees 9% faster track updates, 5% better tracking accuracy, and a 3% increase in detection range.
