Deutsche Telekom showcases live drone-detection system using passive RF sensors at Digital X

Deutsche Telekom showcased live drone-detection R&D using passive RF sensors from Vorpal and Senhive, selected after internal comparative testing.

Development roadmap targets drone detection via 5G and 6G networks, with research partnerships involving the Helmut Schmidt University and Germany’s research ministry.

System design supports rapid integration into command-and-control software, aiming to speed security decisions for airports, cities, industry, defense customers.

Network slicing under the firm’s T-Mission “BOS lane” prioritizes sensor data transmission in mobile networks for crisis resilience.