A specialized anti-drone gun neutralizes UAV＆FPV drones in security-sensitive environments like airports, military bases, and government buildings or high-risk events such as political summits and public gatherings where drones might be used for surveillance, smuggling, or even attacks.
Anti-drone guns use various technologies to disable or control drones, preventing them from entering restricted airspace, conducting surveillance, or causing harm. The primary methods include signal jamming, GPS spoofing, and directed energy.
Anti drone gun can be devided into two main types: kinetic and non-kinetic. Kinetic anti-drone gun uses physical effector to disable target drone. Non-kinetic gun emits a signal that interferes with drone operation.
Type |
Working |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Net gun |
Fires a physical net to entangle the drone’s propellers, causing it to lose lift and crash |
Non destructive; Safe for capturing drones intact for further investigation |
Short-range (usually less than 100 meters); Requires precise aiming and tracking |
Shotgun |
Fires projectiles (bullets, slugs) designed to damage the drone's flight mechanisms |
Can destroy drones with a single shot; Can disable multiple drones at a time |
Destructive to the drone; Requires careful target identification; Potential safety risk to bystanders |
Signal Jamming Gun |
Emits strong RF (radio frequency) signals to disrupt drone's communication with operator or GPS systems |
Effective against most commercial drones; Non-destructive to surrounding systems |
May interfere with other communication systems; Illegal in many regions due to jamming laws |
GPS Spoofing Anti-Drone Gun |
Sends fake GPS signals to mislead the drone's navigation system, causing it to return home or land |
Precise control over the drone's movement; Does not interfere with other wireless systems |
Requires advanced technology and precision; May be ineffective against advanced anti-spoofing systems |
Directed Energy Anti-Drone Gun |
Uses high-energy lasers or microwave beams to damage the drone’s electronics or propulsion systems |
Can disable drones without causing physical damage to the surroundings; Long-range effectiveness |
Expensive technology; Limited by line-of-sight and environmental factors |
Acoustic Anti-Drone Gun |
Emits loud, disruptive sound waves to affect the drone’s flight stability or communication |
Non-lethal and non-destructive; Can be used without physical damage to the drone |
Limited range; May be less effective in noisy environments or against high-speed drones |
Key Classification:
1. Kinetic drone jammer gun
These systems physically affect the drone, either by capturing or destroying it. They use direct physical impact to disable or stop the drone.
1) Net Gun: Fires a net that entangles the drone’s propellers, causing it to lose stability and land safely. This is a non-destructive method of neutralizing drones.
2) Projectile/Slug Gun: Fires bullets or projectiles to destroy or damage a drone's internal systems, such as rotors or motors. While effective at neutralizing drones, it can be destructive and might cause unintended collateral damage.
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Shotgun: A shotgun is a firearm designed to fire small projectiles, known as shot, in a spread pattern. Widely used for hunting, sport shooting, and self-defense due to versatility and accuracy at close range.
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Smart Guns：This model of kinetic anti-drone gun utilizes intelligent ammunition to target and strike specific components of a drone such as the propellers, battery, or flight control systems. Referred to as a smart shotgun due to its exceptional accuracy and penetration capabilities.
2. Non-kinetic Anti-Drone Guns
These systems disable drones without causing physical damage, using electronic or signal-based interference.
1) RF Jammer Guns (Radio Frequency Jammer Guns)
