SRINAGAR: Professor Karan Nathwani, from IIT Jammu’s Electrical Engineering department, pioneers an anti-drone system leveraging sound technology which will ensure security on international border along line of control (LoC).
This innovative approach marks a significant milestone, introducing a novel sound-based detection method. By capturing the unique sound signatures emitted by drones, the system swiftly identifies and matches them with its extensive database, enabling effective drone detection.
With a modest cost of approximately Rs 4 lakh, this system offers both affordability and user-friendliness, ensuring accessibility to the wider public. Designed to address various challenges, its versatility proves invaluable in combating the escalating drone threat.
The efficacy of sound-based drone detection extends to detecting drones and birds infiltrating from neighboring countries
With drones increasingly utilized for nefarious activities such as smuggling arms, ammunition, cash, and drugs, the need for advanced countermeasures becomes paramount. Recognizing this urgency, IIT Jammu’s initiative represents a significant stride in bolstering security forces’ capabilities against evolving threats.
The development process, spanning six months to a year, underscores the intricate challenges, primarily revolving around data integration. Professor Nathwani emphasizes the necessity of collaboration with security forces to refine the system further. Aiming for a foolproof anti-drone grid system along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LOC), efforts are underway to enhance existing anti-drone technologies.
The sound-based drone detection system’s effectiveness extends to identifying drones, aircraft, and multiple aerial threats within a 300-meter radius, ensuring comprehensive surveillance. Moreover, its cost-effectiveness, with production costs ranging from Rs 25 to 40 thousand, underscores its scalability and practicality for widespread adoption.
