Counter UxS
Anti-Drone Defense Technologies and Techniques
Overview
This page focuses on specific technologies and techniques used in anti-drone defense, addressing the challenges of countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Counter UAS Frameworks
The “generate, grab, guide, grenade” approach for the AI-assisted human-in-the-loop suas kill chain describes the new Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) kill chain. old being: detect, identify, track, defeat/destroy; current: find, fix, finish.
| Framework | Type | Related To | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generate, Grab, Guide, Grenade (G4) | C4ISR Kill Chain | AI-assisted human-in-loop sUAS | New paradigm |
| Detect, Identify, Track, Defeat/Destroy | Traditional Kill Chain | Legacy approach | Previous standard |
| Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, Disseminate (F3EAD) | Intelligence Cycle | Targeting | Current doctrine |
Anti-Drone Technologies
Hardware Options
6-Channel Anti-Drone Guns:
Physical Interception Systems: Anduril’s Anvil represents a novel drone defense approach using a physical, car crash-type mechanism.
Electronic Warfare and Jamming
Vulnerability of Autonomous Systems: Autonomous visual navigation platforms are significantly compromised under electronic warfare, often becoming ineffective.
Portable Jamming Devices: Cost-effective homemade jammers disrupt ISM control frequencies for FPV drones, with an operational range of about 50m.
Tactical Insights
Jammer Use in the Field
- Effectiveness and Economics: Homemade jammers, typically costing around $800 in parts, demonstrate a balance between affordability and operational effectiveness.
Market Analysis
Pricing Dynamics
Manufacturing Cost vs. Market Price: A notable disparity exists between the production costs and market prices of anti-drone technologies, particularly in conflict zones.
That jammer may cost $800 in parts, but it costs $5000 in Ukraine.
Resource for Operational Preparedness
Quick Identification Guide
- Bomb techs without Borders Guide: This guide is helpful for quick identification and situational awareness. Bombtechs Guide.
Design and Operation Considerations
Autonomous System Limitations
- Challenges Under Electronic Warfare: The ineffectiveness of autonomous drones in electronic warfare scenarios highlights design and operational flaws.
Future Directions
Enhancing Anti-Drone Capabilities
- Research and Development: Continuous improvement and innovation are needed to overcome current limitations and enhance the efficacy of anti-drone systems.
Legal and Ethical Compliance
- Adherence to Standards: Developing and deploying anti-drone technologies must align with legal and ethical standards.