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Sydney-based DroneShield has announced the release of the next-generation version of its body-worn drone detection device, RfPatrol MkII.
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The original RfPatrol was released in May 2019 and was embraced by Australia as well as a number of key allied markets. According to the company, that device had a range of up to one kilometre and gave out no intentional RF emissions or decryption of wireless protocols.
The MkII device is completely passive (non-emitting), which broadens the base of customers to whom the product is lawfully available. This also carries operational benefits.
According to DroneShield's website, the MKII device also boasts an increased range of up to four kilometres (in rural environments). The next-gen product is approximately 40 per cent smaller, with a reduced weight of 800 grams (including battery), and incorporates a "range of further enhancements requested by the end users following [the] last 12 months of in-field deployments".
Product specifications listed by DroneShield are provided below:
RfPatrol MkII specifications
Detection Type: Line-of-sight, omni-directional
High RF environment (urban) - up to one kilometre
Low RF environment (rural) - up to four kilometres
Unit weight: 800 grams
User feedback: Visual, haptic, audible
Dimensions: 156.8mm x 92.0mm x 48.8mm (excluding antenna’s and attachable battery)
The device operates off of a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which comes as NATO-standard military grade.
The RfPatrol MkII also enables an operator to determine direction of the incoming threat through an optional add-on, the Directional Antenna Unit.
