Russia’s leading software technology company, Kaspersky, has recently launched a mobile device capable of detecting small drones.
According to RT (Russia), Kaspersky announced that the Antidrone Portable is a security product intended for government and commercial purposes. This radio frequency detection device weighs approximately 5 kg and can be compactly stored in a small case.
Drone. (Photo: Getty Images)
The operator will use a tablet powered by Kaspersky’s Antidrone software to monitor drones through a graphical interface. The company states that this device can accurately locate most drone models within a 1 km radius, along with the location of their operators.
With a battery life of up to 2 hours, the Antidrone Portable can be utilized for patrolling protected areas.
CEO Eugene Kaspersky emphasized that this new product confirms that Kaspersky is not just a company that develops antivirus software.
In 2019, Kaspersky introduced the hardware and software of Antidrone, aimed at supporting the protection of critical infrastructures, industrial facilities, as well as transportation infrastructures and public events against the misuse of drones.
Vladimir Turov, head of the Antidrone program, stated that this device is the result of extensive research.
“Drones are evolving, and the risks associated with their use are increasing,” Turov noted, adding that detecting drones is the most challenging part of any drone defense system. According to him, a small commercial drone can appear undetectable in crowds or dense urban infrastructure.
Over the past decade, cameras mounted on drones have enabled both professional and amateur filmmakers to create stunning visuals, but this technology has quickly transformed into a weapon. The Islamic State (IS) terrorists have used small civilian quadcopters not only for reconnaissance but also as suicide bombs in the conflict in Syria.
Drones also play a significant role in the conflict in Ukraine, with missions ranging from reconnaissance and directing artillery fire to dropping grenades into enemy trenches.
