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Killing Mosquitoes With Drones and Sonar

Our cofounder demonstrated how LeSonar 2's 380-element phased array can detect mosquitoes by their micro-doppler signature.

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LeSonar 2: Ultrasonic Phased-Array Kit

380-element phased array sonar with FPGA processing. The sensor behind our mosquito detection system.

Pre-order Special: 390€

Regular price: 450€ — Save 60€

Limited to first 100 units only

LeSonar 2 Kit

Key Features

Powerful Hardware

  • 380× TDK Invensense T3902 microphones
  • Artix-7 A100T FPGA for signal processing
  • 32× 40kHz ultrasonic emitters

Performance

  • 5°×5° beam width for precise targeting
  • Up to 8 meters detection range
  • 3D spatial awareness via phased array

Software

  • Full SDK with examples included
  • Real-time 2D/3D visualization
  • C99 codebase using Raylib/Sokol

Demonstrations

Featured Demo: 3D Sensing

LeSonar 2 sensing its 3D environment in real-time.

2D Localization of Single Emitter

Demonstration of LeSonar 2's ability to precisely locate a single ultrasonic emitter in a 2D space.

2D Echo Energy Visualization

2D slice view showing energy distribution at specific distances.

Small objects detection

LeSonar 2 can detect extremely small objects (1mm diameter)

Applications

Robotics

High-resolution obstacle detection and mapping for autonomous robots.

Entomology

Detect and classify insects based on wing beat patterns and acoustic signatures.

3D Scanning

Non-contact measurement and modeling of objects for industrial applications.

Technical Specifications

Hardware

Microphone Array

  • 380× TDK Invensense T3902 PDM microphones
  • Optimized for 40kHz frequency
  • 16-bit data resolution

Processing

  • Artix-7 A100T FPGA
  • FT601Q USB bridge (up to 200MB/s)
  • 2× general-purpose I/O pins

Emitters

  • 32× 40kHz ultrasonic piezoelectric emitters
  • Directional output pattern
  • Software-configurable pulse patterns

Performance

Active Sonar Mode

  • 5°×5° beam width
  • Range up to 8 meters (target-dependent)
  • 30 frames per second processing rate

Passive Sonar Mode

  • Detection of acoustic sources without emission
  • Capable of detecting small air leaks at 3+ meters
  • Software-configurable frequency filters

Pre-order LeSonar 2 Today

Join the community of developers exploring the frontiers of ultrasonic sensing.

Limited Offer: 390€

Regular price: 450€ — First 100 units only

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