New Anti-Drone Gun Axes Wireless Transmissions up to 1.2 Miles Away
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Drones have begun to infest US airspace, opening up a new can of worms. They can be used to smuggle contraband into prisons or collide with airplanes. If mishandled or operated by malicious actors, drones pose threats to the safety of people and critical infrastructure. To counter them, a wave of anti-drone technology has begun to crop up.
The latest entrant is the DroneGun, a somewhat aptly named handheld anti-drone gun that jams GPS and GLONASS signals, forcing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to land or retreat. It was designed by DroneShield, a company that specializes in drone detection.
What sets the DroneGun apart from run-of-the-mill anti-drone technology is its extended 1.2-mile range, which can come in handy in dangerous combat situations involving explosive-laden UAVs. The gun merely disables the drone, keeping it intact for further forensic investigation.
According to DroneShield, it is built to work in a variety of environments and immediately ceases video transmission back to the drone operator, preventing them from flying the drone.
Weighing in at 13 pounds and longer than a grown man’s arm, the DroneGun isn’t the most portable piece of technology, but it is relatively simple to operate and requires no technical training. However, it currently lacks FCC approval, meaning it can’t be sold or leased in the US by federal law except to US government agencies.
