Read on to know how the anti-drone defense system works to avert the threat of unauthorized UAVs in sensitive space.
Anti-drone System in Brief
It is a combination of different technology and sensors to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones. In sensitive areas, anti-UAV defense system is installed to protect the area or assets inside it from potential harm.
The latest development in anti-drone defense is the handheld anti-drone gun.
Different Types of Anti-drone Guns
These guns offer better protection against unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles in sensitive spaces. These anti-drone guns can be of two types – a) Radio Frequency Guns and b) Directed Energy Guns.
Radio Frequency Guns
The RF guns emit strong radio signals to overpower the signal used by the drone operator to control it. With such an overpowering radio signal on the same frequency as the drone is being operated, it loses connection with its operator. It starts to think the new strong signal is its controlling frequency and starts working as the new signal commands.
For example, the ND-BD003 handheld anti-drone gun can be an excellent option for low-altitude protection. The handheld device works fine with additional anti-drone defense system. To know more the device, watch the video carefully.
Key Parts of the Drone
The following parts are the main components of an anti-drone gun:
- Antenna for directing RF signals
These antennas in a handheld anti-drone gun helps to give a direction to the radio frequency emitted from the gun. The effectiveness of the gun is enhanced significantly. As you can point the gun towards the moving target and it continually overpower the drone’s movement.
- Transmitter
The main work of the component is to generate and amplify radio frequency signals towards the targeted drone.
- Source of Power
The handheld anti-drone guns house an integrated power supply system. It can be battery cells or any other power supply system in the gun.
The benefits of using RF gun is that the device can disrupt the communication channels of the targeted rouge drone. As it disrupts the drone’s signal, it either loses control and crash or safely returns to its place of control (if it’s GPS-enabled).
Directed Energy Guns
Directed energy guns can be useful if you plan to destroy the targeted drone. These guns use lasers or microwaves to disable and destroy drones. Let’s see how it works.
Laser guns
Such guns use high-density laser beams which heats up the internal component of the drone, causing damage to its internal parts and ultimately destroying its functionalities. These laser guns use laser emitter which generates laser beam and through beam control system it decides its direction. The total system helps to accurately focus the laser beam towards the rogue drones.
To help the device function properly, a cooling system helps to prevent it from heating up.
Microwave gun
These guns use high-power microwave technology that helps in taking out swarms of rogue drones in one go.
So, how does it work? Microwave radiation damage the electrical components inside a drone. Once these components are damaged, the drone cannot function properly. Similar to laser gun, microwave guns have microwave emitter that helps generating and directing microwave radiation towards the targeted drone.
Both the above-mentioned guns work absolutely well as a part of the anti-UAV defense system.
Drawbacks and Benefits of Anti-drone Guns
The handheld anti-UAV guns have advantages and disadvantages. Let’s discuss them in detail.
Benefits
Anti-drone guns are easy to carry and you can deploy them as and when required. Its compact design and size make it easier to deploy in war zones or to protect any sensitive area.
You can use these guns in different settings and weather conditions. For example, in urban and rural areas, RF guns can be the most suitable anti-drone defense system.
Drawbacks
No matter how easy it is to deploy on the ground, device range is a great concern for hand-held anti-drone guns. If you are operating the gun, you must be within a certain range. Otherwise, the device won’t be effective.
Besides, the guns may not be effective at all weather condition. In extreme weather conditions RF signals might get disrupted.
Final thoughts
While the use of small sized drones are increasing in modern society, the threat of rouge drones are also increasing day by day. In addition to established anti-drone system, the portable anti-drone guns works wonders in limited range and space.
However, the device won’t be much effective under difficult conditions. In that case, you might need a robust anti-drone defense system to secure the area.