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Batear – I built a $15 edge-only acoustic drone warning system

by t841222·Mar 21, 2026·6 points·2 comments

AI Analysis

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Goertzel filters on ESP32-S3 detect drone rotors for under $15, no cloud.

Strengths
  • Goertzel algorithm fits entirely within ESP32-S3's 512 KB SRAM constraint.
  • Zero ongoing costs — no cloud subscription, no internet connection required.
  • O(N) per frequency bin makes battery or solar deployment actually practical.
Weaknesses
  • Requires per-environment calibration — not plug-and-play out of the box.
  • Acoustic detection struggles with wind, background noise, and distance variables.
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Target Audience

Homeowners, farmers, privacy-conscious individuals

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