10 Types of common drone jammers- Comprehensive guide to learn

Types of drone jammers

1. Classified according to mode of usage

1) Handheld Jammers:

Handheld jammers can be portable devices that block wireless communications such as GPS, WiFI, Bluetooth and radio frequency signals.

• A drone that is shaped like an actual gun, and is aimed at its target.

• Effective coverage: Can reach up 2km (Handle different drone model and effectively protect designated airspace).

• Capable to jam UAV flight control bands and video transmission frequencies; directional transmission.

• Adopt UHF broadband seamless interference technology.

• The built-in battery can operate for up to one hour on battery power alone and charge the battery in four hours.

2) Stationary Jammers:

• Features. The jammers that are installed permanently have higher output power and are stronger, allowing them to cover a larger area. These jammers are installed permanently in key locations, such as government buildings and airports.
• Effectiveness. Stationary jammers are a reliable and continuous barrier to drone intrusions due to their enhanced capabilities and fixed locations. They can jam multiple frequencies at once, providing a broader level of protection.
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3) Vehicle-mounted jammers:

Mobile jamming systems that can jam drones over a larger area.

4) Portable Drone Jammers (Backpack Jammers)

These jammers include backpack drone jammers, stationary drone jammers. But not all the fixed drone jammers are portable drone jammers. These combine the portability and power of vehicle-mounted systems. They typically offer more power, and greater coverage compared to standard handheld units.

2. Classified according to interference mode

1) Active Jammers

Active Jammers emit powerful electromagnetic signals at the same frequencies as the drone's communication system (e.g. 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz to control the drone, or 1.57 GHz GPS). The aim is to interfere and overpower the legitimate signals in order to prevent the drone from maintaining stable communication with either its GPS or controller.

• RF Jammers: These jammers emit strong signals at frequencies such as 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Drones use these frequencies for communication.
• GPS Jammers: These jammers target GPS frequencies, e.g. 1.575 GHz, to prevent drones from using GPS for navigation.
• Broadband Jammers are capable of blocking a range of frequencies including GPS and communication, which is typically used by drones.
• Directional Jammers: These jamming devices focus the signal in a specific direction, allowing drones to be targeted without disturbing surrounding areas.
• Omnidirectional Jammers: These jammers focus the signal in all directions to target drones while not affecting nearby areas.

2) Passive Jammers

Passive jammers don't actively create jamming signals. They rely instead on detecting drone signals and then reflect or absorb in a manner that prevents the drone from communicating with its GPS or remote control.

3) Counter-Drone Integrated Systems

These systems use both active and passive interfering techniques to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones in an airspace.