Cardo Systems, headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, designs and manufactures Bluetooth and Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) systems for powersports riders, including motorcyclists and off-road vehicle operators. The company claims the position of world market leader in its category and says millions of riders rely on its devices globally. Its origins in the segment date to 2004, when it introduced the Scala Rider, described as the first motorcycle Bluetooth communicator.
The company's current product lineup spans several series - Packtalk, Freecom, and Spirit - each targeting different points in the rider market. Its proprietary DMC technology enables group communication across ranges of up to five miles. The Cardo Connect mobile app handles device management and delivers over-the-air firmware updates. Audio partnerships, including one with JBL, inform the sound hardware integrated into Cardo's headsets.
On the engineering side, the company works across several technical domains:
- Bluetooth and Dynamic Mesh Communication protocols
- Group communication and mesh networking
- Mobile application development and device management
- Over-the-air (OTA) update infrastructure
- Consumer audio integration
Cardo operates across multiple continents and serves customers worldwide. The company states a commitment to ESG principles alongside its product development work.