Why jammers are more advantageous than other countermeasures

How do drone jammers work?

Drone jammers work by emitting electromagnetic noise to disrupt the operation of a drone and block its communications with its pilot. To achieve this, jammers typically transmit radio frequencies in the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz range. These frequencies are considered “unassigned” public frequencies, ensuring that drone jammers will not interfere with manned aircraft, cell phones, public broadcasts, or other personal radios operating within the designated frequency bands. The jammer’s power output must be sufficient to inhibit any valid communications between the drone and its pilot.

The primary purpose of a drone jammer is to neutralize the capabilities of a drone without causing harm or damage. By blocking a drone’s RF communications, a jammer prevents the drone from receiving commands or transmitting data to its pilot. As a result, the drone can either return to its starting point (assuming its GPS signal is not blocked) or descend vertically and land intact, providing an alternative to physical intervention or forensic investigation.

With drone sales expected to grow exponentially, and drone-related incidents expected to increase, the need for drone jammers is increasing. Skylifr aims to help customers in both the public and private sectors legally safeguard air safety and privacy. While drone jammers can be used to mitigate potential threats, they must be operated within the confines of local regulations and laws.

The effectiveness of drone jammers depends on a variety of factors, including the distance between the drone and the jammer. Generally speaking, the closer the jammer is to the drone and the farther it is from the pilot, the better the jamming effect. Jammers are generally effective within a range of about 15 to 30 degrees in front of the jamming device, although this can be affected by the specific frequency band and power output of the jammer.

Why are jammers safer than other countermeasures?

Drone jammers are considered a safer countermeasure than other methods because they can repel drones without physically damaging or shielding the drone or its evidence. Other methods, such as shooting down a drone, can result in the destruction of evidence or the risk of detonating any potential explosives carried by the drone. Using jammers similar to those used for cell phone jammers is a safer way to neutralize drones, allowing them to return to their point of origin without taking potentially harmful measures.