Connecting Dedrone to DroneSense

Prerequisites

• Administrator access to DroneSense Operations Hub
• The Dedrone integration enabled on your DroneSense account (submit an activation request)
• Confirmation from Dedrone that your account is on the legacy API
• Dedrone credentials: Organization ID, Client ID, and Client Secret.
  • These are issued by Dedrone, not DroneSense.
  • Request them from support@dedrone.com.

Instructions

Step 1: Enable the Dedrone Feature

1. Log in to your DroneSense account and navigate to Operations Hub.
2. Open Mission Manager if not already visible.
3. Click the gear icon (⚙) to open Mission Manager Settings.
   
4. Scroll to the Show Dedrone checkbox (marked BETA) and check it.
   
5. The Dedrone Settings button will now appear at the bottom of the settings panel.
   
6. Click Save (or continue to the next section).

Step 2: Open Dedrone Systems

Click Dedrone Settings to open the Dedrone Systems window.

The Display Options at the top control what information appears on the map for all connected systems:

• Display Velocity: Show drone speed
• Display Identification: Show drone ID
• Display 2 Minute Flight Path: Show the projected two-minute flight path
• Display Source: Show which sensor detected the drone

Step 3: Add a Dedrone System

1. Click + Add System.
   
2. Enter a Display Name for this connection (e.g., your agency or site name).
3. Enter the Organization ID provided by Dedrone.
4. Enter the Client ID provided by Dedrone.
5. Enter the Client Secret provided by Dedrone.
6. Confirm the Enabled toggle is on (blue).
7. Optionally configure Altitude Filters (Min/Max altitude) and Detection Filters (Visible Aircraft Types, Show ADS-B, Show DroneSense Drones).
8. Click Save.

After saving, the system should appear in the Systems list. It may take a few moments for the status badge to update.

Step 4: Confirm Connection Status

• CONNECTED (green): Credentials are valid, and DroneSense is receiving data from Dedrone.
• OFFLINE (grey): The system is disabled because the Enabled toggle is off.
• ERROR (red): Connection failed. Verify your credentials with Dedrone at support@dedrone.com, then delete and re-add the system.

Step 5: Check Sensor Status

Click the sensor status icon (radio wave icon) next to any connected system to open the Sensor Status window.

This window lists all Dedrone sensors in the system and their individual health. If all sensors are OK, an overall OK badge is displayed. If any sensor has an error, an overall ERROR badge is displayed.

Sensor types you may see:

• VIDEO / IPCAM: IP camera video feeds
• RADIOBOX: RF detection radio
• WIFI: Wi-Fi drone detection
• ECHOSHIELD: EchoShield RF sensors
• DRONESENSE: DroneSense integration feed
• RADIO: Radio detection
• SKYDIO: Skydio drone video/data feed
• AICONNECTOR: AI processing connector
• ADSB: ADS-B transponder detection

Editing an Existing System

Credentials cannot be edited. To change them, remove the system and add it again.

The Systems list shows each system added to your account, with a toggle to enable or disable it, a sensor status icon, an Edit icon, and a Remove icon.

1. In the Dedrone Systems list, click the pencil (✏️) icon next to the system.
   
2. Update the Display Name, Enabled toggle, Altitude Filters, or Detection Filters as needed.
   
   Detection filter options:
   • Drone
   • Fixed Wing
   • Remote
   • Drone or Remote
   • Plane
   • Light Plane
   • Medium Plane
   • Heavy Plane
   • Helicopter
   • Bird
   • Home
   • Balloon
   • Unknown
3. Click Save.

What You'll See in Operations Hub and DroneSense Remote

Once connected, Dedrone detections appear on the map in both Operations Hub and DroneSense Remote. Display Options and Detection Filters together control what each detection shows, including velocity, identification, projected flight path, and source sensor.

Troubleshooting

I encountered an unexpected error or behavior
As a Beta feature, some issues are expected. Please submit Dedrone integration feedback to DroneSense Support so we can investigate and improve.

The Show Dedrone checkbox is not visible in Mission Manager Settings
The Dedrone integration is not yet enabled on your account. Submit a Dedrone activation request to DroneSense Support.

The system shows ERROR status after saving
One or more credentials are incorrect. Verify the Organization ID, Client ID, and Client Secret with Dedrone at support@dedrone.com, then delete and re-add the system.

The system shows CONNECTED, but no drone detections appear on the map
Confirm that Display Options are enabled in the Dedrone Systems panel. Click the sensor status icon to check each Dedrone sensor's status. Also verify that Detection Filters are not excluding all aircraft types.

I don't have credentials or need new ones
Dedrone credentials are issued by Dedrone, not DroneSense. Email support@dedrone.com to request your Organization ID, Client ID, and Client Secret for the DroneSense integration.

Setup fails, and I'm not sure which API version I'm on
Contact Dedrone at support@dedrone.com to confirm whether your account is on the legacy or newer API. Operations Hub currently supports only the legacy API. If your account has been migrated to the newer API, the integration is not yet available. We are working on adding support in a future release.