New gun in play for the commonwealth games on the Gold Coast. News reports tonight it has already brought down its first illegal flyer.

Thank god that these jammers are forbidden by law in the EU, even authorities can't use them.

LoSBoL Posted at 2018-3-26 01:52
Thank god that these jammers are forbidden by law in the EU, even authorities can't use them.

Indeed, they are non-discriminatory - they give the impression of being highly targeted but in fact they would disrupt a bunch of other comms in the area too. Plus the range would be proportional to the amount of disruption - so to have a high powered 'beam' to 'bring down a drone' at range say 500 metres the cone angle of the beam would encompass a host of other receiver/transmitters in the area. In so doing would breach preceding telecoms laws in the EU.

The most likely scenario is a more directed approach, using the now mandatory drone digital ID - much like an IP address for a computer - where by direct override control would be done via an 'air traffic control' station. No need for a 'gun' that looks more like its a BFG from Doom!

Thanks for the vid/info - glad we don't have that in the UK.

I like Texas-like approach more.

Why is that drone not returning home? :O

Oops.
Not too good.
I can see the threads like : I had a shoot away....

Lamplighter55 Posted at 2018-3-26 02:15
Indeed, they are non-discrimination - they give the impression of being highly targeted but in fact they would disrupt a bunch of other comms in the area too. Plus the range would be proportional to the amount of disruption - so to have a high powered 'beam' to 'bring down a drone' at range say 500 metres the cone angle of the beam would encompass a host of other receiver/transmitters in the area. In so doing would breach preceding telecoms laws in the EU.

The most likely scenario is a more directed approach, using the now mandatory drone digital ID - much like an IP address for a computer - where by direct override control would be done via an 'air traffic control' station. No need for a 'gun' that looks more like its a BFG from Doom!

Maybe we spoke to soon

The Netherlands will be given a demonstration center for anti-drone technology

Sydney-based manufacturer of drone jammers and DroneShield drone detection systems will open a demonstration center in the Netherlands.  That reports the Australian news site Business News.  The message about the anti-drone test center follows a large order from the European distributor ForcePro.

  Jam and detect

  DroneShield offers solutions in the field of drone detection (DroneSentinel) and disrupting communication between a drone and its driver (DroneGun).  Civil use of such drone jammers is not permitted in EU countries, but law enforcement and defense organizations are very interested in technology and may use jammers under strict conditions to immobilize a suspected drone, for example.   ETC...

Original newsitem in English and Dutch

Great info thanks for sharing.

I read that Drone Shield and any other jammer type drone defense will most likely only be for government use  .
Most every country prohibits anyone  from using any type of jamming equipment.

I also read that most drones to day have a failsafe feature that if communication is disrupted it would RTH.

Jamming Will be for large gatherings like festifals. Makes sense.

B1houdini Posted at 2018-3-27 08:01
I read that Drone Shield and any other jammer type drone defense will most likely only be for government use  .
Most every country prohibits anyone  from using any type of jamming equipment.

Return to home even if GPS is disrupted?  

I wonder if the gun is giving it a constant land command at much higher signal power than the operators remote control.  Its not like the remote isn't broadcasting its id code so others can't spoof it.

Still easier to launch a small race drone up to kiss the camera drone.

Well, this makes me sad.

Wow, that is something.

Gunship9 Posted at 2018-3-27 09:40
Return to home even if GPS is disrupted?  

I wonder if the gun is giving it a constant land command at much higher signal power than the operators remote control.  Its not like the remote isn't broadcasting its id code so others can't spoof it.

The DroneGun is the brainchild of tech firm DroneShield and this is from there ad.

The weapon works by jamming a Radio Frequency (receiver signal)   in the drone, taking away control from the pilot and gently landing the drone safely on the ground.

The DroneGun will block video transmission back to the pilot, as well as the drone's GPS, halting any chance for the pilot to regain control.

Betting this will escalate.  Nerds and 4-chan types will gladly pickup Gauntlet and slap back.
Already have an idea as to how.  But I won't post-it out of worry some "types" would use it.

B1houdini Posted at 2018-3-27 12:26
The DroneGun is the brainchild of tech firm DroneShield and this is from there ad.

The weapon works by jamming a Radio Frequency (receiver signal)   in the drone, taking away control from the pilot and gently landing the drone safely on the ground.

.. or knowing where it landed - to try and get it before the DroneShield operators do! I can see someone out there building a counter measures device to out power the gun.

eYeSkYeYe Posted at 2018-3-26 02:49
I like Texas-like approach more.

https://img.etsystatic.com/il/2fec89/1432120098/il_570xN.1432120098_trir.jpg?version=0[/img]

Texas huh?

How about this one.
No Trespassing!
Violators will be violated.
Survivors will be persecuted.

Lamplighter55 Posted at 2018-3-27 12:31
.. or knowing where it landed - to try and get it before the DroneShield operators do! I can see someone out there building a counter measures device to out power the gun.

The AD also said
The gun is designed to stop drones with explosives or other weapons strapped to them using radio waves.

Has anyone seen a Mavic with explosives or other weapons strapped to them?

B1houdini Posted at 2018-3-27 12:38
The AD also said
The gun is designed to stop drones with explosives or other weapons strapped to them using radio waves.

Not me.  Still the potential is there.  From one video showing a test lift, Mavic Pro was able to pull upwards with a lift barely over 2lbs.  As they say, a little C4 goes a long ways.

That's from about 18 months ago. Is there a newer version out or something?

Drone enthusiasts already working on ruggedized drone.


Won't take long before an implementation to drone and remote transceivers is made, that will make drone gun ineffective.
Followed by Drone gun maker, making changes.
Followed by Nerds and 4-chan types making another change.

Mean while, us law-abiding types will get caught up in middle, suffering consequences of Drone / Anti-drone Wars.

B1houdini Posted at 2018-3-27 12:38
The AD also said
The gun is designed to stop drones with explosives or other weapons strapped to them using radio waves.

Yes...

https://dronedj.com/2017/11/13/d ... b-seized-in-turkey/

B1houdini Posted at 2018-3-27 08:01
I read that Drone Shield and any other jammer type drone defense will most likely only be for government use  .
Most every country prohibits anyone  from using any type of jamming equipment.

Not if it jams the GPS as well.

LoSBoL Posted at 2018-3-27 14:18
Yes...

https://dronedj.com/2017/11/13/dji-mavic-pro-rigged-with-bomb-seized-in-turkey/

Looks like homemade bomb was setup to be released by (well known) activation of drone lights.
Leaving off rest, to keep from giving cave-brats any ideas.

it almost looks like its the same guy fly and shooting lol

LoSBoL Posted at 2018-3-27 14:18
Yes...

https://dronedj.com/2017/11/13/dji-mavic-pro-rigged-with-bomb-seized-in-turkey/

I forgot ,
I did see that  before. Did I mention I am old??

Good to know, thanks for sharing!

It will soon be available on eBay....

Hi there, thank you so much for your sharing, hope more pilots know that and fly the drone legally.

You remember that DJI malfunction where the active track fails and dives at the tracked subject...

I guess NFZ means just that or else suffer the consequences

It is a pity that today all sorts of difficulties and problems. Therefore, drones are affected. They are shot down or used for military purposes.

Rawsome Posted at 2018-3-27 16:24
it almost looks like its the same guy fly and shooting lol

A good guy and his evil twin maybe?

My drone gun lol

Just check out the share price over the last few weeks DroneShield Shares Australia

Boffin Posted at 1-4 19:32
Just check out the share price over the last few weeks DroneShield Shares Australia

Guess they thought Gatwick might prompt their product being using at all airports?

Boffin Posted at 1-4 19:32
Just check out the share price over the last few weeks DroneShield Shares Australia

Guess they thought Gatwick might prompt their product being using at all airports?

Interesting story

4WDaus Posted at 1-11 12:26
Guess they thought Gatwick might prompt their product being using at all airports?

You read that one right 4WDaus, I think that it's party time at DroneShield after this announcement U.K. Airports to get new protection.

I knew that I should have bought a bag of shares in that company