Smith Myers Introduces Passive Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ATAK Cursor-on-Target Integration to ARTEMIS MPDLS, Setting New Industry Benchmark

Smith Myers Communications Ltd., the world’s first fully airborne-qualified Mobile Phone Detection and Location System (MPDLS) provider, announces the addition of passive Wi-Fi and Bluetooth detection and geolocation capability, together with ATAK Cursor-on-Target (CoT) integration, to its market-leading ARTEMIS systems. With these latest advancements, ARTEMIS once again redefines the capabilities of airborne and deployed mobile detection systems.

The addition of passive Wi-Fi detection enables ARTEMIS to identify and geolocate devices associated with local wireless networks. This capability supports faster decision-making and improves responder safety in time-critical scenarios, particularly in aerial firefighting and disaster response situations. Passive Bluetooth detection further extends operational reach, enabling ARTEMIS, in certain circumstances, to detect and geolocate devices even after a handset’s main battery has been depleted. Crucially, both new detection modes operate entirely passively.

The introduction of the ATAK Cursor-on-Target (CoT) command capability further enhances operational integration by enabling ARTEMIS to output precise geolocation data directly into CoT-enabled mission systems, allowing automatic cueing of EO/IR cameras and other networked sensors. This reduces operator workload, accelerates visual confirmation, and improves response times in time-critical missions.

Since pioneering airborne mobile-phone detection, Smith Myers has consistently led innovation in the sector. The company was the first to embed Maritime AIS and COSPAS-SARSAT capability directly into an airborne MPDLS platform, followed by the introduction of advanced operational features, including Mass Mapping, Geofencing, SARLOC consent-based location sharing, and Emergency Warning capability.

“By combining cellular, AIS, COSPAS-SARSAT, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth detection and CoT integration in a single system, ARTEMIS delivers multi-layered device awareness and seamless sensor integration across complex operational environments,” says Andrew Munro, managing director at Smith Myers. “These new integrations reinforce our commitment to delivering innovative, life-saving technology to operators worldwide.”

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