Autonomous UAV Interception for Communication-Denied Threat Neutralization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drone-based threat neutralization systems rely heavily on ground control units and external guidance, which can be disrupted and limit the response time to incoming threats, making them ineffective in rapidly neutralizing aerial or ground threats.
Innovation Solution
A fully autonomous UAV system that operates independently of ground control units, equipped with a sensor navigation unit and flight control system, allowing it to self-navigate and neutralize threats at any distance by detecting and intercepting incoming threats autonomously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If ground control units and external guidance are used for drone-based threat neutralization, then the system can be operated and controlled, but the response time is limited and the system is vulnerable to communication disruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The drone is equipped with autonomous navigation and threat detection capabilities, allowing it to independently identify, track, and neutralize threats without continuous ground control input. The system performs self-navigation using onboard sensors and self-takes countermeasures when threats are detected, eliminating dependence on external guidance and significantly reducing response time.
Solution Approach 2:
The autonomous threat neutralization system is divided into independent functional modules: threat detection sensors, autonomous navigation system, flight control system, and countermeasure deployment mechanism. Each module operates independently but coordinates through predefined protocols, allowing the drone to function autonomously while maintaining operational reliability.
2Reliability
If autonomous navigation and self-neutralization capabilities are added to the drone, then response time and reliability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drone is designed as a multi-functional platform that can perform surveillance, autonomous navigation, threat detection, and neutralization operations. The same onboard sensors and processing units serve multiple functions: navigation sensors also detect threats, and the flight control system manages both autonomous flight and countermeasure deployment, reducing overall system complexity despite enhanced capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple subsystems are integrated into a unified autonomous control architecture. The navigation system, threat detection sensors, and flight control are merged into a single decision-making framework that processes sensor data and executes neutralization commands without external input, improving reliability while managing complexity through integration.
3Reliability
If the drone operates independently without ground control, then communication disruption risks are reduced, but the navigation and control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drone is pre-programmed with neutralization protocols and threat response algorithms before deployment. When threats are detected by onboard sensors, the drone automatically executes predefined countermeasure sequences without requiring real-time ground control decisions, ensuring reliable operation in communication-denied environments while maintaining operational simplicity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The autonomous system incorporates continuous feedback loops where onboard sensors monitor the environment, the flight control system processes sensor data to assess threat levels, and countermeasures are automatically deployed when thresholds are exceeded. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables independent operation with simplified decision-making logic based on real-time conditions.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to threat protection, in particular a system and method providing active protection using at least one UAV, e.g., drone, to neutralize an incoming aerial or ground threat or diminish or prevent damage caused, directly or indirectly, from the incoming threat.