See through walls.
Without anyone knowing you're there.
Active radar broadcasts your position to the enemy. Vantage doesn't. Using passive WiFi sensing, Vantage detects human presence through walls without emitting a single signal. Zero emissions. Zero detection risk. Zero compromise.
At $5,000–$10,000 per unit, Vantage delivers covert through-wall awareness at a fraction of the cost of systems like Camero Xaver ($60K–$85K), on rugged edge hardware your team already knows how to operate.
Built for the mission
- ✓ Completely passive: listens only, never transmits
- ✓ Real-time detection: presence and movement through walls
- ✓ AI-powered classification: advanced ML separates signal from noise
- ✓ Runs on edge hardware: no cloud, no external dependencies
- ✓ Structured output: JSON feeds ready for ATAK and C2 integration
- ✓ Veteran-built: designed by defense professionals with SOF experience
Mission Applications
Vantage gives your team covert situational awareness in scenarios where active radar would compromise the operation.
Tactical Breach
Know who's inside before the door opens. Passive detection means the target never knows they're being observed.
Perimeter Security
Persistent, covert monitoring of structures and compounds without exposing sensor positions.
Hostage Rescue
Locate and track occupants through walls in real time, without tipping off hostage takers.
Force Protection
Early warning of human activity near forward operating bases, checkpoints, and sensitive facilities.
Capabilities
What Vantage delivers today and where we're headed next.
Presence Detection
LiveReal-time human presence detection through standard building materials. Works through drywall, wood, concrete block, and brick at room-scale distances.
Movement Classification
LiveAI-powered classification distinguishes movement patterns from environmental noise. Structured output for downstream integration.
Edge Processing
LiveAll processing runs locally on compact edge hardware. No cloud dependency, no data exfiltration risk, fully air-gappable.
Pose Classification
RoadmapStanding, crouched, and prone classification to help operators assess threat posture before entry.
Zone Localization
RoadmapMulti-node sensor mesh to locate subjects within sectors of a room. Spatial resolution for tactical planning.
ATAK Integration
RoadmapCursor-on-Target (CoT) feeds for real-time presence overlays on ATAK/WinTAK tactical maps.
Cost Comparison: Through-Wall Detection Systems
Active radar through-wall systems are expensive and emit detectable RF energy. Vantage takes a fundamentally different approach.
| System | Type | Approximate Cost | Emissions | Covert? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camero Xaver 400/800 | Active UWB Radar | $60,000 – $85,000 | Emits UWB pulses | No (detectable by EW) |
| Lumineye Lux / Lynx | Active Radar | ~$5,000 (handheld) | Emits radar signals | No (detectable by EW) |
| Ceradon Vantage | Passive WiFi Sensing | $5,000 – $10,000 | Zero emissions | Yes (completely passive) |
The passive advantage: Active radar systems broadcast their presence. In contested EW environments, that emission is a liability. It tells the enemy exactly where you are. Vantage only listens to existing WiFi signals. It never transmits, can't be detected, and can't be jammed. For teams that need to stay invisible, that's not a feature; it's a requirement.
Looking for a Lumineye alternative? If you're evaluating through-wall detection options, Vantage offers a fundamentally different approach: passive sensing with zero emissions at comparable or lower cost, with the added benefit of being completely covert.
Form Factors
Tripod Node
Deployable mast with directional antennas for site security and long-duration coverage.
Handheld Kit
Portable controller with quick-look presence alerts for breach teams.
Remote Payload
Modular payload integrates with tactical robots and drones for covert overwatch.
Technical Specifications
| Subsystem | Details |
|---|---|
| RF Front-End | Multi-band WiFi 6E receiver, directional and omnidirectional antenna options, passive receive only (2.4 GHz default for optimal wall penetration). |
| Compute | Compact edge compute platform. GPU-accelerated option available. Fully air-gappable with no cloud dependency. |
| AI/ML Pipeline | Advanced multi-stage signal processing and ML classification pipeline. Optimized for real-time inference on edge hardware. |
| Power | DC 12–24 V input, hot-swappable battery packs, < 25 W draw in continuous sensing. |
| Output | Structured JSON, CLI, ATAK CoT (roadmap). Tamper-evident logging. |
| Maturity | TRL 4: Technology validated in laboratory environment. Field validation in progress. |
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
SOF Experience
Developed by defense professionals who've operated in the environments this technology serves
Patent Pending
Novel approach to passive through-wall sensing protected by pending intellectual property
Frequently Asked Questions
How does passive WiFi sensing work?
WiFi signals from existing access points pass through walls and reflect off objects, including human bodies. When someone moves, breathes, or changes position, the WiFi signal characteristics (Channel State Information, or CSI) change measurably. Vantage captures these CSI changes passively. It only listens, never transmits. Advanced AI/ML models then classify the patterns to detect presence and movement in real time.
What types of walls can it see through?
Vantage works through most common building materials: drywall, wood framing, concrete block, brick, and glass. Performance degrades through metal-lined walls, wire mesh, or heavily reinforced concrete. The 2.4 GHz band provides optimal wall penetration. Real-world performance varies by wall composition, thickness, and ambient WiFi density.
What is the detection range?
Detection range depends on the ambient WiFi environment and wall composition. In typical indoor environments with standard construction, presence detection has been demonstrated at room-scale distances (3–8 meters through walls). Range extends with stronger ambient WiFi signals and directional antennas.
Does it integrate with ATAK?
ATAK integration is on the development roadmap. Vantage is designed to deliver Cursor-on-Target (CoT) feeds, allowing presence data to appear as real-time map overlays in ATAK/WinTAK. Contact us if ATAK integration is a priority for your evaluation.
How is this different from Lumineye or Camero?
Lumineye and Camero use active radar: they transmit RF energy that bounces off targets. This works but has two critical drawbacks: (1) the emission is detectable by electronic warfare systems, compromising your position, and (2) the hardware is expensive ($5K–$85K). Vantage is completely passive. It only listens to existing WiFi signals and never emits. This makes it undetectable, unjammable, and dramatically more affordable.
Does it need an existing WiFi network?
Vantage works best with ambient WiFi signals from existing access points, which are present in most urban and suburban environments. In areas without WiFi infrastructure, a covert transmitter node can be deployed to create the sensing environment.
Sensor Comparison
| Attribute | Cameras | Radar | Vantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Line of Sight | Requires clear LoS. | Limited through-wall performance. | Sees through walls using ambient Wi-Fi. |
| Emissions | Visible-light signature. | Active RF emissions. | Zero-emission passive capture. |
| Detectability | Easily spotted or blinded. | Detectable with RF sweeps. | Covert; matches local Wi-Fi noise floor. |
| SWaP-C | Varies; often high power draw. | Bulky arrays and high power use. | Runs on Pi/Jetson-class compute under 25 W. |
| Cost | High for rugged PTZ systems. | High procurement and sustainment. | COTS radios with software-defined capability. |
Ready to see through walls, without being seen?
Schedule a controlled demonstration or request our capability briefing packet.