Metis, a leader in RF-based drone detection and signals intelligence, has introduced THEIA, a new operating system and graphical interface designed to enhance its counter-UAS product suite. According to Metis, the system aggregates complex radio frequency data across devices into a single, intuitive dashboard, powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence, to improve situational awareness and decision-making.

THEIA is slated to be deployed across Metis’s entire product line—most notably on Skyperion, its mobile drone detection platform. The company will be demonstrating both THEIA and Skyperion at the DSEI exhibition in London (9–12 September 2025), alongside partner Allen-Vanguard at stand S5-540.

With over a decade of experience, Metis has developed increasingly advanced RF detection systems aimed at allowing operators to isolate and localize drone threats. Their earlier platforms—Hyperion for broad RF scanning and Skyperion specifically for drone-related signals—have been deployed over 80 times with NATO and national security agencies to monitor critical infrastructure and airspace security.

THEIA—named after the Greek goddess of vision and insight—serves as a unified interface that distills large volumes of detection data into accessible insights. Metis highlighted that it enables faster, more accurate threat identification by minimizing user complexity, supporting customizable levels of detail for operators, reducing cognitive load in high-pressure environments, and integrating seamlessly with existing command-and-control systems via its open, AI-ready architecture.

Reflecting on the launch, Metis CEO Tony Burnell reflected that traditional RF data can often overwhelm users—likening it to trying to “read the Matrix.” He added that THEIA converts that data into meaningful, mission-critical insight, empowering both operators and commanders to safeguard people, infrastructure, and privacy more effectively.