Hover, a defense technology company, has introduced a groundbreaking fully automated counter-drone turret designed to detect and neutralize fast-moving first-person view (FPV) drones. This innovation marks a significant shift in counter-drone warfare, moving away from electronic warfare (EW) and jamming technologies to a more direct kinetic approach.
Cameron Rowe, Founder of Hover, emphasized the need for this new technology, stating, “We built an automated Counter Drone Turret that works. The future of counter-drone warfare is not EW – it’s kinetic. Onboard compute, RF frequency hopping, and fiber-optic controlled drones mean that the only way to stop drones will be to destroy them. In tests, we were able to accurately detect and destroy fast-moving FPV drones.”
According to Hover’s official website, the Kinetic Counter-Drone System integrates cutting-edge image recognition, LiDAR, and radar technology for precise drone detection and targeting. Unlike traditional electronic warfare systems, which rely on signal jamming, Hover’s system addresses challenges posed by RF frequency hopping and fiber-optic drone control, ensuring it can effectively neutralize certain types of drone threats.
Hover’s new system focuses on direct kinetic engagement, physically destroying drones instead of merely disrupting their operations. This approach positions Hover at the forefront of counter-drone technology, with the company hinting at further advancements in the sector, signaling ongoing innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
