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Xpeller Counters Rogue Drones
The proliferating use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones for entertainment and commercial purposes in various industries make them a tool suited for potential criminal activity. The widely unregulated use has also caused several incidents in the last few years across the globe. These events have revealed a security gap with regards to critical installations such as military barracks, airports or events, which can result in commercial losses, travel disruptions, and national security breaches like border intrusions and terrorist activities.
According to Mike Blades, Vice President, Americas, Aerospace, Defence, and Security for Frost & Sullivan, “Drone technologies are evolving rapidly and, not surprisingly, counter-drone technologies are as well. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent on counter-drone systems today. Most of the efforts centre on small drones because that’s proliferating the fastest.”
No matter if the misuse happens unintentionally, or with motives such as illegal trafficking or industrial espionage and sabotage, this emerging threat needs to be countered by security and military forces. Standard military counters against aerial threats have inherent limitations in tackling small, fast-moving drones.
In particular, cost-effectiveness. Wherein, smaller electronic detectors and jammers have proven to be a viable solution. Xpeller is one such solution developed by HENSOLDT. It is a modular counter-UAV solution, which integrates various sensors such as radar systems, cameras, and radio frequency detectors, as well as direction finders and jammers to identify and destroy rogue drones.
In particular, cost-effectiveness. Wherein, smaller electronic detectors and jammers have proven to be a viable solution. Xpeller is one such solution developed by HENSOLDT. It is a modular counter-UAV solution, which integrates various sensors such as radar systems, cameras, and radio frequency detectors, as well as direction finders and jammers to identify and destroy rogue drones.
Suitable for protecting critical structures like military areas and airports, Xpeller uses multiple sensors to identify the drone, then assesses its threat potential at ranges from few hundred metres to kilometres. Once the threat is identified, a jammer interrupts the link between the drone and its pilot/navigation. The modular system concept allows the selection of individual devices from the Xpeller tool kit depending on customer requirements and scenarios and locations to be customised into one solution that can be easily integrated into any existing security infrastructures, or can be operated as a standalone mobile or stationary solution.
The Xpeller is based on four basic pillars namely ‘Select, Connect, Detect, and Act’. Hence the product allows selection of various solutions according to the operating environment allowing seamless operation in any part of the world. The makers also guarantee integration into existing security systems and deployment in just one hour. According to the company, Xpeller demands minimal effort from the operator and is compliant with regulatory needs.
Small Drone Detection
Xpeller’s sensors are field proven and allow timely detection of small UAVs over long distances to provide sufficient reaction time. Discrete installations also enable low visibility sensors and actors. Its advanced sensor fusion achieved through smart command and control system promises high precision 24/7 day and night protection and requires minimum operator interference. One of the main features of Xpeller remains its ability to assess the threat with its intelligent algorithm that reduces false alarm rate.
Xpeller Configurations
• Xpeller Gear – the wearable and lightweight mobile version of Xpeller configuration allow highly mobile operations of e.g. patrol-police and special forces. A combination of RF detectors, jammers brought together in wearable armoured gear, Xpeller Gear detects hostile drones at various ranges.
• Xpeller Rapid– integrated to vehicle mast or transport boxes, it is a nomadic system configuration that can be easily moved and deployed anywhere for quick and temporarily required surveillance tasks. They detect and successfully defeat hostile drones at ranges up to several kilometres.
• Xpeller Guard– is a fixed site system configuration that is installed for continuous operations in complex and wide area surveillance tasks.
Xpeller counter drone system is one of the cutting-edge solutions providing protection against the illicit intrusions of small drones and has attracted substantial attention from both military and aerospace sector. The system is engineered by Hensoldt, one of the well-known players in technology and innovation, in the area of defence and security electronics.
The company is headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich.
The company is headquartered in Taufkirchen near Munich.
As concerns grow around the potential security threats drones may pose to both civilian and military entities, a new market for counter-drone technology is rapidly emerging. Going by the numbers, there are more than 200 products either on the market or under active development. Militaries across the globe are also expected to invest further in developing advanced capabilities like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated countermeasures. Given the pace of development, counter-UAVs are expected to become an integral part of joint air operations and play a big role in the future major and minor conflicts as well.
Reference:
www.mil-embedded.com
www.mil-embedded.com
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