What Skycope does

Skycope Technologies Inc. is a privately held Canadian counter-uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS) company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. The company builds radio-frequency-based passive drone detection, identification, tracking, and mitigation products, combining RF spectrum sensing with proprietary AI signal processing. Its product portfolio is anchored by SkyEye, an AI-powered long-range passive RF detector with up to 35 km detection radius covering 450+ drone models and identifying targets with 99.9% accuracy and near-zero false alarms; SkyGuard, an autonomous multiband jamming system with a Jammer-to-Signal ratio above 20:1 and up to 3 km defence radius; SkyWing, an ultra-light wearable/handheld detector; and complementary modules including SkyEye-Precise DF (4.5-degree RMS direction finding), SkyMaster (fully wide-band DF), and the SkyCore pocket computing core. An open API and cloud-based multi-site management layer allow integration into third-party CUAS stacks.

Skycope sells exclusively through direct, sales-led channels to defence, military, law enforcement, government, airports, correctional facilities, critical infrastructure, and energy customers. The company participates in major industry venues, notably the Canadian Defence IDEaS CUAS Sandboxes at CFB Suffield in 2022 and 2024, and trade shows including DSEI London 2025 and Milipol Paris 2025. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of detection and defence systems, with pricing not publicly disclosed and procurement cycles typical of government and critical-infrastructure buyers. In Canada, SkyGuard jammers can currently only be sold to the RCMP and the Canadian military under the Radiocommunication Act, which channels the company toward a regulated buyer set and reinforces government validation as a core commercial lever.

The company is led by co-founder and co-CEO Eric Liu and operates with 11-50 employees. Independent validation by the Canadian Department of Defence, demonstrated performance against advanced drone platforms including DJI Ocusync 4 and Autel Max 4T, and AI fingerprinting capable of identifying novel drone types beyond the pre-existing library form the primary technical and commercial differentiators.

Name

Skycope

Legal name

Skycope Technologies Inc.

Website

https://skycope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skycope Technologies Inc. is a Canadian counter-drone company that builds AI-powered passive RF detection and jamming systems (SkyEye, SkyGuard, SkyWing) for defence, government, law enforcement, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure customers, and sells them through direct, sales-led hardware channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Counter-Drone Systems (C-UAS / CUAS Hardware)

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

Keywords

• Counter-drone systems
• Drone detection technology
• RF spectrum sensing
• Airspace security
• CUAS solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Counter-Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of counter-drone detection and defence products including SkyEye (RF detection system), SkyGuard (jamming/defence system), SkyWing (wearable detection), and related sensors. Products are sold as standalone hardware or integrated solutions. Government and defence customers likely procure through direct sales cycles. The SkyGuard jammer requires regulatory authorization in Canada (limited to RCMP and military).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Skycope develops and sells AI-powered RF-based counter-drone hardware systems that detect, identify, track, and mitigate unauthorized drones. Its core offerings are SkyEye (long-range passive RF detection), SkyGuard (autonomous jamming defence), and SkyWing (ultra-light wearable detection), supported by a 450+ model drone library and AI fingerprinting for unknown drone detection. Customers are primarily defence, government, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure operators.

Product overview

Skycope is a counter-drone technology company founded in 2016, offering a portfolio of AI-powered RF-based detection and defense products. The core offering consists of SkyEye (long-range passive RF detection system), SkyGuard (autonomous jamming defense system), and SkyWing (ultra-light wearable detection solution). SkyEye serves as the primary detection platform with up to 35km range and 450+ drone model library, SkyGuard provides the complementary defense/jamming capability with 3km range, and SkyWing offers portable detection for personal security. Additional products include SkyCore (pocket computing module) and specialized variants like SkyEye-Precise DF and SkyMaster for enhanced direction-finding capabilities. The products operate through a Detect-Identify-Track-Mitigate workflow using passive RF sensing without signal emission, featuring AI-powered detection for unknown drones, cloud-based multi-site management, and open API architecture for third-party integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyEye: AI-powered CUAS detection system with up to 35km detection range, supporting 450+ drone models, near-zero false alarms, 360-degree detection, and simultaneous detection of 120+ drones.
• SkyGuard
• SkyWing
• SkyEye-Precise DF
• SkyMaster

Products and services

• SkyEye AI-powered counter-UAS detection system that passively senses RF signals to detect, identify, and track drones at up to 35 km radius with 99.9% identification accuracy across a library of 450+ drone models. Supports 120+ simultaneous drone detections, 360-degree airspace coverage, near-zero false alarms, and cloud-based multi-site management for defence, government, and critical infrastructure operators.
• SkyGuard Smart autonomous counter-drone jamming system providing 24/7 defence with multiband support for consumer and commercial ISM frequencies. Delivers jamming capability up to 3 km radius with 360-degree coverage, Jammer-to-Signal ratio exceeding 20:1, and integrates with SkyEye for an end-to-end Detect-Mitigate workflow. In Canada, sales are limited to RCMP and military under regulatory authorization.
• SkyWing Ultra-light wearable drone detection system that maintains long-range detection capability (up to 32 km) in a portable form factor. Designed for mobile security, tactical, and personal drone protection use cases, including law enforcement field operations and individual security applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% drone detection rate achieved at Canadian Defence CUAS Sandbox 2024, including advanced DJI Ocusync 4, Autel Max 4T, and DIY/fixed-wing/FPV drones
• +6 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DARIT TechnologiesnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DARIT Technologies partnered with Skycope and secured second place in the Canadian Defence IDEaS CUAS 2024 Sandbox competition. Skycope products contributed to DARIT's success, indicating a collaborative relationship where Skycope's detection technology supports partners' counter-drone solutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DroneShield: DroneShield is a publicly listed Australian C-UAS vendor offering RF detection, radar, and jamming products (DroneGun, DroneSentry) to defence, government, and critical infrastructure customers — directly competing with Skycope's SkyEye and SkyGuard platforms.
• Dedrone: Dedrone is a US-based C-UAS software and sensor company providing RF-based drone detection, classification, and tracking for defence, airports, prisons, and critical infrastructure — directly competing with Skycope across the same primary verticals.
• D-Fend Solutions: D-Fend Solutions is an Israeli counter-drone vendor offering RF cyber-takeover systems (EnforceAir) that detect, identify, and mitigate rogue drones — closely comparable to Skycope's integrated detect-and-mitigate workflow.
• Fortem Technologies: Fortem Technologies provides C-UAS solutions combining radar, RF, and AI for drone detection and interceptor drones (DroneHunter). It targets defence, airports, and critical infrastructure — directly comparable customers and use cases to Skycope.
• Blighter Surveillance Systems: Blighter is a UK-based radar and C-UAS specialist offering the A400 series air security radar integrated with RF detection and camera systems for military and airport security — closely aligned with Skycope's defense and critical infrastructure focus.
• Liteye Systems: Liteye Systems is a US counter-drone integrator offering multi-sensor CUAS solutions (Containerized Defense System, Spyglass) for defence and critical infrastructure — a direct competitor in the same defence procurement market.
• Department 13 (now Sentrycs): Sentrycs (formerly Department 13) provides RF-based autonomous counter-drone solutions for defence and homeland security markets — directly competing with Skycope's RF detection and protocol manipulation approach.

Broad incumbents

• CACI International: CACI is a large US defence contractor with a SkyTracker C-UAS product line for RF-based drone detection and geolocation, serving US military and federal agencies — competing in the same defence procurement space as a broad incumbent with deeper pockets.
• Raytheon (RTX): Raytheon offers the Coyote family of C-UAS effector and sensor solutions integrated with larger air defence systems, competing for major defence programs — a broad incumbent with significantly greater R&D and procurement access than Skycope.
• SRC Inc. SRC Inc. is a US defence non-profit/contractor offering the AN/TPQ-50 and counter-UAS radar and electronic warfare systems for military bases and critical infrastructure — competing in adjacent defence C-UAS programs with broader portfolio scale.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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