DroneShield launched their anti-drone gun on Monday.
The advent of commercial drone technology has facilitated exploring, filming and capturing images from perspectives that were otherwise inaccessible to many. However, as with any technology, drones can be used for a variety of illegal activities or at the very least can be an inconvenience you want to avoid. For these reasons, DroneShield has invented a new anti-drone gun which can safely return the drone to the ground.
DroneShield solution to the problem was the invention of an anti-drone gun that looks more like a rocket launcher than anything else. Despite its looks and monstrous size, the gun handles any drone problems with kindness. It is able to jam the signal between the drone and the pilot, forcing the aircraft to land quickly on the ground and not destroy it or damaging it in any way you would expect going by the looks of the gun.
The anti-drone gun has an additional feature capable of triggering the drone’s “return to home” functionality. This can be very useful when you’re trying to determine the location of the person operating the drone. DroneShield’s invention is bound to be a welcome addition to the tools of authorities who are having trouble catching drones with net launchers and other devices.
The ability to safely return the drone to the ground without any kind of damages can be extremely useful for authorities who are hoping to inspect the devices used in various illegal activities as well as preserve them as evidence.
The anti-drone gun shaped like a rocket launcher is already available since Monday. DroneShield, which is based in Sydney, Australia, plans to market the device globally and will only be available for purchase by those legally able to buy it. The CEO of the company, Peter James, has stated that their list of clients includes military and government agencies as well security services for civil infrastructure and VIP protection.
The anti-drone gun weighs around 13-pounds and can be operated by only one person. It has a range of 1.25 miles, which is more than enough for most situations and locations. However, it seems that the jamming technology could be used for a variety of other purposes besides drone management.
Image source: DroneShield
