System for the electronic defense of drones

The number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is steadily increasing, raising the risk of unintended or intentional approaches to critical infrastructure. Existing software-based security mechanisms, such as geofencing, can be circumvented with relatively simple means. The goal of the project is to develop an electronic defense technology that enables a defense drone to approach a non-cooperative UAV and manipulate its position data. By transmitting synthetic position information, the UAV is diverted from its original flight path and guided into a predefined safety zone for a controlled landing. The advantage lies in the exclusive use of electronic measures to neutralize potential threats, thereby avoiding physical defense methods. This reduces the risk of damage and enables the effective protection of critical infrastructure. The project is co-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund ERDF) www.efre.gv.at