AirWarden Essentials: C++ Receiver Performance, Detection & Reliability Enhancements

Update timeline

1. monitoring Aug 25, 2026, 07:15 PM UTC

   #####**Title:** AirWarden Essentials: C++ Receiver Performance, Detection & Reliability Enhancements #####**Release Number:** V2.4.17 (C++ Receivers) #####**Release Summary:** 1. ######**Detection Accuracy & Performance:** * Improved detection timing so reported timestamps more accurately reflect when drones were actually observed * Detection reports now reach the server in under one second * Improved Bluetooth detection timing and tracking capacity * Improved handling of repeat detections to provide clearer and more accurate drone activity reporting * Standardized detection timestamps to UTC for consistent reporting 2. ######**Cellular & Bluetooth Improvements:** * Reduced cellular data usage by approximately six times without reducing detection coverage * Increased Bluetooth tracking capacity by approximately ten times * Improved Bluetooth detection speed and reliability 3. ######**GPS & Wireless Reliability:** * Added automatic GPS recovery to restore stalled connections without requiring a manual restart or site visit * Improved GPS status reporting for clearer visibility into connection and positioning states * Improved WiFi channel selection and tracking to provide faster and more reliable drone detection * Improved 5 GHz WiFi detection and prioritization 4. ######**Unattended Reliability & Recovery:** * Added automatic recovery for stalled wireless adapters, reducing the need for on-site intervention * Improved recovery from temporary network and transmission issues * Detection continues independently during temporary network interruptions * Improved storage management to help maintain receiver reliability 5. ######**Security & Support Improvements:** * Improved protection against malformed or unexpected wireless signals * Added transmission health information to status reports to provide better visibility into detection delivery and receiver health #####**Scheduled Maintenance:** Release will occur on August 25, 2026, at 3:15 PM (EST).