Develop Counter-Drone Internet Of Battlefield Technology Solutions for Fiber Optic UAV Threats

Anti-Drone Hackathon Event Details

📍 Location: Lviv, Ukraine – Location Released to participants for security purposes
📅 Event Duration: 3 Day hackathon format
📅 Starting Day: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 11:00 ⏰ Component Pre-Order Deadline (Optional): October 18
🛩️ Demo Time: Monday October 27th 16:00 📷 Livestream: Requires preregistration and approval – Stream Registration

Remote & In-Person Anti-Drone Development

🏢 In-Person Participation: Join drone defense experts in Lviv (same-day arrival welcome)
🌐 Remote Counter-Drone Development: Ship your anti-fiber drone prototype to Lviv for professional testing

Counter-Drone Technologies We’re Seeking

Innovative anti-fiber optic drone solutions that integrate with Kaizen’s Drone Sentinel acoustic detection system via LoRaWan mesh networks (Meshtastic protocol). Build smart counter-UAV systems triggered by acoustic drone detection.

Priority Anti-Drone Technologies:

Fiber cutting drone defense systems
Laser-based drone neutralization (camera blinding, propeller damage, electronics disruption)
EMP anti-drone devices
Net-based drone interceptors
Acoustic drone takedown systems
Innovative counter-UAV solutions

Anti-Drone Development Requirements

✅ Complete anti-drone Bill of Materials (BOM) – submit by October 15 if you want components pre-purchased and available on-site
✅ LoRaWan drone detection integration
✅ Low-cost, field-deployable drone defense focus

Hackathon Format

⏱️ 72-hour development sprint – best working solution by end of session wins
🔧 Pre-purchased components available for teams who submit BOMs by deadline
🚀 Same-day arrival supported – jump in and start building

Counter-Drone Innovation Funding

💰 Anti-Drone R&D Budget: 8,000-10,000 UAH per approved team (Team size of no more than 5 is recommended. Solo engineers welcomed)
🏆 Best Counter-Drone Solution Prize: 40,000 UAH

Defense Technology Sponsors & Partners

🤝 Leading Defense Sponsors: Defense Tech for Ukraine, Kaizen Labs, American Made Freedom (+ additional drone defense partners)

Battlefield Management System (BMS) integration available for bonus points through event sponsor ComBat.vision
Remote detonation assistance available through event sponsor Vujko.net for teams requiring this capability

Extended Opportunities: Defense sponsors may directly fund promising anti-drone projects beyond the competition, regardless of hackathon results.

Anti-Drone Solution Evaluation

Counter-drone effectiveness and acoustic integration
Drone defense cost efficiency and component sourcing
Field deployment speed and system portability
Anti-UAV innovation and battlefield scalability

Counter-Drone Development Timeline

Oct 15: Optional BOM submission for pre-purchased components → Oct 25-27: 72-hour hackathon sprint → Oct 27: Live anti-drone demonstrations and winner announcement

Join Ukraine’s Counter-Drone Innovation

Develop next-generation anti-fiber drone technologies to defend against evolving UAV threats. Your counter-drone solution could protect critical infrastructure and save lives.