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first_captured: 2026-04-10
sources:
- sources/google-sheets-ideas.md
status: raw
tags:
- defense
- hardware
- ml
- dsp
- embedded
title: acoustic drone detection
type: idea
updated: 2026-04-10
visibility: public
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# acoustic drone detection

robust audio scene classification on microcontrollers — applicable to conservation, drone detection, people detection, home security. DSP, ML classification, embedded systems (ESP32). a tangible hardware problem with a clear defense market.

listed in "best" top picks as "robust audio scene classification on microcontrollers (conservation, drone detection, people detection, home security, etc etc)."

**spreadsheet evaluation:** tech depth 9/10, labeled [DO THIS] — "tangible hardware problem with clear defense market. you've explored this domain already." blue ocean analysis: "Audio Scene Classification on MCU" rated EMERGING with medium 2-month feasibility. one of the top 5 [DO THIS] tier projects alongside BCI, agent-based simulation, spec-driven dev, and personalized medicine.

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## timeline

- [2026-04-10] captured from google sheets — [DO THIS] tier, 9/10 tech depth, EMERGING blue ocean, listed in top picks