Drone Zapper and Other Counter-Drone Systems

A drone zapper is a device which focuses ultra-violet light to capture unmanned aerial vehicles. This ultra-violet light is then transmitted through a wire mesh grid to disable drones. The device produces a toxic gas and an intense odor, and is a hassle to remove in the morning. While drone zappers are a great way to protect people and property, they are not without their downsides.

The Liteye counter-drone system, meanwhile, was unveiled in 2016, at the commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas. Known as a drone zapper, the Liteye counter-drone system was made commercially available to the public. The company secured a military deal with Tribalco in 2017. Some industry experts have estimated that the drone zapper industry will reach $2 billion in 2024. Drone zappers and other counter-drone technology are critical to protecting our skies from drone attacks and preventing them from damaging nuclear power plants, airports, prisons, and other facilities.

While commercial drones are relatively cheap and easy to use, anti-drone systems are expensive and not as effective. But Blighter is developing one of the most sophisticated anti-drone weapons in the world, the Drone Zapper, which disables drones via RF interference and kills the command of an incoming drone. However, the Drone Zapper is expensive and only applicable in select locations. There is no guarantee that drone zapper technology will stop every drone.

In addition to the ReDrone, Elbit systems also has a new anti-drone system called Leonidas, which works like a radar by disrupting a drone’s radio connection. It is a white dome mounted on a tripod and communicates with a suitcase-like device. It is capable of monitoring 360 degrees, and can track multiple drones at once. The ReDrone has multiple modes, which make it a useful tool for defending our skies from drone attacks.

Despite the growing threat posed by drones, there are also legal ways to keep them from being a problem. While drones are still illegal in most countries, some federal agencies have made drone jammers available for purchase. By jamming the drones’ radio signals, they can be detected by local authorities, thereby causing the drones to be ineffective. However, drones are a huge liability and a threat to security everywhere.

While there are many ways to stop drones from causing harm, they are mainly meant for large organizations and the military. For everyday people, the best defense is to lobby for laws restricting the use of drones. In addition to drone jammers, drones are also an increasing nuisance for the public, so the first step is to learn more about these devices. You can find more information about these devices at the National Drone Show in Washington D.C.