Countering Drone Using a Mountable Net Mechanism

UAVs are transforming the global market as a compact, cost-effective product for various applications. These unmanned vehicles are easily accessible and gather valuable data from any desired location. However, the unauthorized use of these UAVs damages people and places’ safety, security, and privacy. Demand for new technologies to counter UAVs is crucial. Counter UAS (CUAS) have evolved to nullify the threats caused by these vehicles. While most CUAS use radar to detect and jam the drone’s signal, limiting the system’s operation to a particular area. The purpose of our project is to study and implement a mechanism that allows flying UAVs to be tapped using a net. An effort was made to develop a compact and robust mechanism to launch a net at the enemy drone to destroy it. Testing was done with different mechanisms and finally settled on a compressed air mechanism that propels four deadweights connected to each corner of the net using a solenoid valve.