SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
In a significant leap forward for drone defense technology, RattanIndia Enterprises’ step-down subsidiary, Throttle Aerospace Systems, has announced the commencement of trials for its indigenously developed anti-drone platform, The Defender. This state-of-the-art system leverages vision-based techniques and powerful artificial intelligence to actively track and neutralize rogue drones, marking a crucial advancement in safeguarding against aerial threats.
The Defender is specifically designed to address the increasing threats posed by unauthorized drones. Utilizing non-lethal methods, it captures rogue drones using a net, ensuring minimal collateral damage. The platform is augmented by advanced AI capabilities, which enhance its efficiency and precision in tracking and neutralizing targets.
The Defender boasts impressive capabilities:
- Target Acquisition: Utilizes vision-based techniques to locate and track rogue drones.
- Neutralization: Employs a net launcher to capture drones up to 5kg and 5 meters diagonally. This non-lethal approach minimizes damage and ensures safe retrieval of the drone.
- AI-Powered Operations: Augmented by powerful artificial intelligence, enabling autonomous target identification, tracking, and neutralization decisions.
Here’s a detailed look at The Defender’s specifications:
- Drone Size Limit: Up to 5kg / 5 meters diagonal
- Top Speed: 95 km/hr
- Range: 20 km
- Operational Ceiling: 1000 meters Above Ground Level (AGL)
- Flight Time: Up to 45 minutes
- Power Source: Customizable Lithium-ion Polymer (Li-PO) battery
- Cruising Speed: 10 meters per second
- Maximum Speed: 26 meters per second
- Ingress Protection: IP45 (protected against dust and water jets)
- Command and Control Link: FHSS 2.4 – 2.482 GHz
- Net Launch System: Automatic (AI-based) or Manual control from Ground Control Station (GCS)
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