This concept system from Xidrone Systems Inc. automatically processes information gathered from a variety of sensors to detect and classify drones to determine if they are a threat. If so, the system can incapacitate or destroy the drone. A Human in the Loop (HiL) may override the automated system. The solution can be instrumental in protecting critical infrastructure such as airports, bridges, power lines, factories, nuclear power plants, shipping facilities, football stadiums, military installations, large public venues, etc. , from being threatened.
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Abstract
A system for providing integrated detection and deterrence against an unmanned vehicle including but not limited to aerial technology unmanned systems using a detection element, a tracking element, an identification element and an interdiction or deterrent element. Elements contain sensors that observe real time quantifiable data regarding the object of interest to create an assessment of risk or threat to a protected area of interest. This assessment may be based e.g., on data mining of internal and external data sources. The deterrent element selects from a variable menu of possible deterrent actions. Though designed for autonomous action, a Human in the Loop may override the automated system solutions.
Deterrent for unmanned aerial systems
Inventor: Dwaine A. Parker, Damon E. Stern, Lawrence S. Pierce
Current Assignee: Xidrone Systems Inc.
Filed: May 31 , 2022