infiniDome highlights the technology behind GPS jamming systems and countermeasures
infiniDome is an Israeli anti-GPS jamming system developer that recently Published a white paper report It focuses on various GPS jamming techniques and their countermeasures (such as their GPSdome product). While GPS jamming may not be on the mind of many drone operators, both government and private customers around the world are vulnerable to GPS subverting techniques, and hackers can use easily obtained tools to Expensive drones can fall from the sky to attack GPS access. About the drone unit. His satellite-based GPS signals that actually reach vehicles and drones are rather weak, so using RF emitters on the same frequencies that GPS operates, as seen in an attack on Wright’s show in Zhengzhou, China. can have devastating effects on Hundreds of drones fall to the ground.
The paper describes the different types of attacks that jammers attempt to bring drones down, and techniques to counter them. Denial-of-service attacks against GPS networks are typically carried out by powerful RF emitters, which use various methods to try to disrupt the satellite connection between the drone or vehicle and the satellite network above. To combat this, anti-jamming devices redirect high-frequency beams (using beamforming or steering) or attenuate attack frequencies to create “null zones.” This is more efficient but more difficult to deploy. Infinidome’s own product is a smaller form factor ‘null-steering’ unit with antennae sensors that can independently repel attempts to jam signals, aiding uninterrupted operation.
infiniDome’s technology is already in real-world use, with case studies demonstrating the company’s use to counter Syria’s attempts to jam Israeli drones engaged in both commercial and military missions in the Golan Heights region. Emphasis is placed on successful use of the product. According to a video provided by infiniDome, parallel tests show that a drone protected using a GPSdome system can distinguish advanced jamming techniques from real signals that mimic real GNSS systems, and other It has been shown that the drone can operate continuously while GPS cannot be maintained. connection. As awareness of drone security grows around the world, operators should consider whether to deploy systems to combat GPS jamming and prevent drones from being taken down by malicious actors.
read more:
Miriam McNabb, editor-in-chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of professional drone services marketplace JobForDrones, is a keen observer of the emerging drone industry and drone regulatory environment. Miriam is an international speaker and industry recognized figure, with over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and he has over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, email Miriam.
twitter:@spaldingbarker
Subscribe to Drone Life here.
