Counter-UAS Navigation Data Interdiction for Precise Drone Tracking

The patent combines multiple detection technologies (RF signal detection, radar, electro-optical sensors, infrared sensors) and countermeasure capabilities (jamming, navigation spoofing, physical interception) into a single integrated system. This merging approach improves security protection by providing multi-layered detection and response while managing complexity through unified system architecture and centralized control algorithms that coordinate all components.

The system is designed with multi-functional components that can perform multiple operations. For example, the RF detection system can identify both control signals and telemetry from sUAS, the electro-optical sensors provide both visual detection and identification capabilities, and the countermeasure system can adaptively switch between jamming, spoofing, and physical interception methods based on the detected threat level and type.

The patent integrates RF signal detection, radar tracking, electro-optical sensing, and infrared detection into a unified detection system. Each sensor type contributes different information (RF provides communication link detection, radar provides range and velocity, electro-optical provides visual identification, infrared provides thermal signature), and their data is fused through coordinated algorithms to achieve precise three-dimensional location and identification of sUAS threats.

The system employs feedback mechanisms where detection data from multiple sensors continuously updates the threat assessment and countermeasure selection. The detection system provides real-time feedback on sUAS position, velocity, and identification, which feeds into the decision-making algorithms that select and adjust countermeasure parameters, creating a closed-loop system that improves precision through iterative optimization.