The Ukrainian company Kvertus has developed the AD Counter FPV system, which blocks radio frequencies for Russian FPV drones. The device is already being used at the front.
Kvertus specializes in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense systems, as well as electronic warfare and reconnaissance systems.
How it works
Kvertus AD Counter FPV is a portable device designed to counter FPV drones operating in the 850-940 MHz band. The system generates interference in the radio frequency range used to control the drone, causing it to lose communication with the operator and become uncontrollable.
The operating range is from 250 meters if the distance between the drone and the drone operator is 3000 meters. The system starts working quickly after switching on – no more than half a second.
Technical specifications of Kvertus AD Counter FPV
- The effective range is 300m (provided the distance between the drone and the drone operator is 3000m).
- Type of noise interference: “white noise”, normalized noise quality factor – 0.8.
- The device is resistant to electromagnetic fields in accordance with DSTU EN 55014-2; DSTU EN 61000-6-14.
- The power consumption of the device is 220 W.
- The time required for efficient operation of the device after switching it on is no more than 0.5 seconds.
- The maximum permissible radiation levels in the radio frequency range do not exceed: in the working area of the devices – the levels specified in clause 4.5 of DSTN 3.3.6.096, for the population – the levels specified in clause 1.3 of DSTN 239.
- The level of radio interference created by the devices for the surrounding equipment and apparatus does not exceed the levels regulated by DSTU ETSI EN 300 440-2; DSTU EN 55014-1; DSTU IEC 61000-3-2; DSTU EN 61000-6-3; DSTU IEC 61000-2-4.
- Size 800x200x160mm.
- A portable device designed to counter FPV drones.
Application on the front line
The equipment is already being actively used by the Ukrainian military. They call the AD Counter FPV one of the highest quality portable electronic warfare systems. One of the advantages of the system is that it is lightweight, weighing 3 kg without a battery, and it has a tripod, so it is convenient to install on vehicles.
At the request of the military, the developers have created another modification of AD Counter FPV – in the form of a backpack. It is also actively used by the military and has proven to be an indispensable item.
