New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- Ukraine's Kyiv-based communications equipment startup CODE380 has developed a pocket-sized receiver that can intercept live camera feeds from Russian drones, allowing Ukrainian military units to monitor incoming threats before they strike. The device, known as the D·Vision SDR, can detect radio frequencies transmitted by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and display them on a screen, helping the operator determine a drone's direction and target.

The receiver weighs about 280 grams (10 ounces) and can detect a larger spectrum of drone signals than a few other competing devices. According to a 2 November report by Defense News, the technology could improve battlefield surveillance by allowing Ukrainian forces to pas...