From Jammers to Laser Cannons: Inside the Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech Defending the Skies
The NFL reported a 20,000% increase in drone incursions at football games from 2017 to 2023. The global anti-drone market is projected to grow at 27.8% per year this decade. Counter-UAS systems typically use multi-sensor fusion, combining radar, RF analyzers, optical/infrared cameras, and acoustic sensors with artificial intelligence. Rafael’s Drone Dome provides 360° detection with compact radars and is effective out to about 3.5 km for small drones, while Raytheon’s KuRFS radar offers 360° coverage and clutter differentiation. RF sensors passively detect drones by their control or video transmissions, can identify the drone model by its signal signature, and can