CLOVER antenna operates across the 4.9 to 6.1 GHz frequency range.
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Ukrainian defense technology firm BlueBird Tech has introduced a compact antenna for boosted battlefield communications systems.
The CLOVER 5.8 GHz weighs only 25 grams, yet operates across a broad frequency range spanning 4.9 to 6.1 GHz for reliable connectivity.
Its clover-shaped design gives the antenna circular polarization and an omnidirectional radiation pattern suited to fast-changing combat environments across contested zones.
The antenna is fitted with an SMA male connector and an RG402 cable, features that simplify its integration into existing platforms currently in use.
BlueBird Tech representatives told RBC-Ukraine that the CLOVER 5.8 GHz can be installed on FPV drones, UAV detection equipment, and radio-monitoring systems.
The company also noted that measurement devices and ground-based robotic systems can carry the antenna, not only aerial FPV platforms.
Its operating range overlaps closely with the 5.8 GHz band that most FPV drone operators already rely on for video links.
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Its lightweight construction minimizes the additional burden on FPV drones, helping preserve flight characteristics during normal operational use.
Compatibility with major systems already on the market means operators may avoid redesigning their equipment before adopting the new component.
Whether such compatibility claims hold up under sustained, real-world combat conditions is something only continued field use can eventually confirm.
The antenna arrives alongside other Ukrainian developments involving unmanned systems designed for military applications.
Ukrainian defense technology company WINFLY has introduced the WINFLY Spider, a reusable interceptor drone designed to capture aerial targets with a net before returning toward its launch location.