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DragonOS ​

DragonOS is a specialized, Debian-based Linux distribution built for Software Defined Radio (SDR) enthusiasts and professionals. Its primary purpose is to provide a ready-to-use environment for SDR operations by pre-installing a comprehensive suite of open-source SDR software and drivers.

It is available for both x86-64 and Raspberry Pi (arm64) architectures, offering flexibility in deployment.

Key Features ​

  • Pre-installed Software: Comes with a wide range of popular SDR applications, including:
    • GNU Radio
    • GQRX
    • SDRangel
    • Kismet
    • CubicSDR
    • And many other tools for signal analysis and decoding.
  • Extensive Hardware Support: Out-of-the-box support for a wide range of SDR hardware, including:
    • RTL-SDR
    • HackRF One
    • LimeSDR
    • BladeRF
  • Versatile Deployment: Can be booted as a live system, installed alongside other operating systems, or run within a virtual machine.

Common Use Cases ​

DragonOS is suitable for a variety of applications, including:

  • Radio Frequency Analysis: Identifying and analyzing a wide range of radio signals.
  • Wireless Communication Research: Experimenting with and learning about wireless protocols.
  • Security Auditing: Identifying vulnerabilities in wireless systems.
  • Broadcast AM/FM/DAB Reception: Listening to and analyzing broadcast radio.
  • ADS-B Aircraft Tracking: Tracking aircraft in real-time.
  • APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System): Tracking and messaging for amateur radio.

Getting Started ​

1. Download DragonOS ​

2. Prepare a Bootable USB Drive ​

Use one of the following tools to create a bootable USB drive from the downloaded .iso file:

  • Ventoy: Allows you to drag and drop multiple ISO files onto a single USB drive.
  • balenaEtcher: A simple and reliable tool for flashing ISOs.

3. Boot and Install ​

  • Live Boot: Boot directly from the USB drive to try DragonOS without installing it.
  • Dual Boot: Install DragonOS alongside your existing operating system.
  • Virtual Machine: Run DragonOS in a VM using the .iso file.

Community & Support ​

References ​

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