Iran Drone: Shahed drones developed by Iran have emerged as a major threat in today’s war. These low-cost drones are proving to be extremely dangerous and have caused huge losses in conflicts like the Middle East. Their specialty is that despite looking simple, they are equipped with advanced technology due to which it is not easy to stop them.
Ability to aim even without GPS
Honey drones usually determine their location from GPS at the beginning of the flight but after that they often turn off GPS. Instead, they use inertial navigation system in which direction, speed and position are tracked through gyroscopes. The advantage of this technology is that they are saved from GPS jamming done by the enemy. That means, even if a country disrupts the GPS signal, these drones keep moving towards their target.
GPS gets activated again after reaching the target
In many cases, these drones turn on GPS again when they get close to the target so that precise attacks can be carried out at the last moment. Although their accuracy is not always perfect but it is enough to attack.
Anti-jamming technology makes it more dangerous
Anti-jamming system is also installed in Shahed drone which blocks the enemy signals and maintains the essential GPS signal. This is the reason why simple technology is not enough to stop them but advanced electronic warfare systems are required.
Lightweight and radar-hiding design
These drones are made from lightweight and radar-absorbing materials like plastic and fiberglass. Their small size and ability to fly at low altitude keeps them from being detected by air defense systems.
Use of multiple navigation systems
Some experts believe that Iran uses more than one navigation system in its drones. This may include China’s BeiDou and Russia’s GLONASS system. This makes it easier for the drone to avoid jamming.
How are they protected?
To protect against these drones, armies use missiles, guns and interceptor drones. Apart from this, electronic jamming and spoofing techniques are also adopted in which the navigation system of the drone is confused and its path is changed. In many cases, both these methods, electronic and traditional, are used together to provide more effective security.
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