Communications technology company INVISIO has announced a new acoustic capability for its T30 headset designed to help troops hear incoming drones earlier than they could with the naked ear. The feature, called INVISIO Drone Aware, requires no extra equipment and allows operators to keep their hands and eyes free to respond.
The announcement comes as unmanned aerial vehicles play an increasingly lethal role in modern combat. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, drones are now killing more people in Ukraine than traditional artillery.
Because Drone Aware integrates directly into the existing headset as an additional listening mode, users do not need any new training to operate it. The system is also entirely passive, meaning it does not emit any radio frequencies that could reveal a unit’s position in the field.
“Becoming aware of a drone as early as possible is extremely important,” said Jonathan Wassberg, INVISIO’s Product Manager of Headsets. “Every second matters and every second gained increases the ability to better deploy countermeasures for the exposure.”
Wassberg noted that while military forces rely on radar, optics, and radio-frequency tools to spot drones, building acoustic enhancement directly into a standard headset gives soldiers a practical way to monitor the threat while keeping their attention focused on their immediate surroundings.
The T30 headset is built primarily for special operations and dismounted military units. It provides market-leading hearing protection—combining active noise reduction with passive protection—without blocking out general situational awareness. The device can run on regular AA batteries or draw power directly from connected radios and push-to-talk control units, such as the INVISIO P30. It can also connect to digital devices like laptops and smartphones.
INVISIO expects to release the Drone Aware feature in the third quarter of 2026. The company is showcasing the technology and the T30 headset at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris from June 15 through 19.
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