Scientists at the Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO) have developed an acoustic-based anti-drone system designed to disable unauthorised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in mid-air, as India faces a persistent security threat from small, low-cost drones used for cross-border smuggling and other operations.
The system uses high-intensity sound waves to disrupt a drone's internal balance sensors, causing it to lose stability and potentially fall within seconds. Funded by IHUB-NTIHAC, a technology innovation and cybersecurity hub established at IIT Kanpur, the technology is being considered for commercial production and deployment.
