MUNICH - Technology group Rohde & Schwarz has upped the ante in countering the threat of commercial drones to civil and military aviation with its Ardronis Wi-Fi system that doesn't just knock out drones, but infiltrates them and steals their data, David Szondy writes for New Atlas.
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20 Dec. 2024 - Countering uncrewed aerial systems (UAVs), also known as "drones," are often seen as a military issue, but civilian airspace faces growing challenges, too. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports over 100 monthly sightings of drones in potentially hazardous areas across the U.S. Even a small drone, if ingested by a jet engine or colliding with a rotor, could cause catastrophic damage.
Rohde & Schwarz's Ardronis Wi-Fi system works by infiltrating drone electronics rather than destroying or jamming them.
Ardronis exploits the wireless LAN signals many commercial drones rely on, detecting transmissions to locate drones -even pre-flight. Beyond early warnings, it intercepts live video feeds, granting operators real-time surveillance of the intruder. By decoding the drone's Remote ID, Ardronis extracts data such as location, speed, and altitude, turning the drone's own systems against it.
"Ardronis Wi-Fi is a game-changer in the field of drone detection and mitigation," said Anne Stephan, Vice President Monitoring & Analytics, Rohde & Schwarz. "This system offers a robust and intuitive solution for the detection, localization, and neutralization of Wi-Fi-controlled drones, thanks to its cutting-edge features and user-centric design, making it a vital asset for organizations focused on security and surveillance."
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