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Military Dronebuster now comes with wearable full kit to take on UAS threats

Dronebuster DTIM Kit. [Credit: Photo courtesy of DZYNE Technologies]

 

 

The U.S.-made Dronebuster handheld counter-UAS (unmanned aerial system) non-kinetic device now comes with a wearable kit that also includes advanced detection, tracking, and identification capabilities to optimize the system's small-drone-defeating capabilities. The system is aimed primarily at military use. In total, the new kit weighs less than 4 kg (8.8 lb).

Engineered and manufactured by DZYNE Technologies (headquartered in Irvine, CA), the Dronebuster "gun" has been in use by the U.S. Army since 2017, but it has not been available as a complete system with wearable elements until now. This compact, lightweight, and portable system kit upgrades the Dronebuster defeat system by incorporating a wearable detection and identification capability without compromising agility or maneuverability in the field.

Dronebuster DTIM Kit. [Credit: Photo courtesy of DZYNE Technologies]

 

 

The Dronebuster Detect, Track, Identify, Mitigate (DTIM) Kit aims to deliver immediate value to existing and future systems for customers across the globe, providing everything a single operator needs to identify, track, and mitigate small drones. Kit pieces can also be split up amongst a team. The kit can detect drones from up to 7 km away across a broad spectrum (400 MHz to 6 GHz) and force one or more to fly away or even be disabled from 2 km.

The base Dronebuster unit emits a signal to disrupt the connection between a drone and its operator, effectively bringing the drone down. It is available with an optional Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) attack capability (spoofing) that can take control of a small drone's flight computer and force it to fly away. The mitigation system already has more than 2,000 units deployed worldwide. First-time users can learn to use the system in less than 5 minutes. The system provides haptic, aural, and visual alerts.

Spc. Edgar Galvan, a Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst, with Main Command Post Operational Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, Texas Army National Guard, conducts counter-small unmanned aerial systems training (C-sUAS) using the singular Dronebuster in Boleslawiec, Poland, May 15, 2024. [Credit: U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine McCarthy]

 

 

 

 

The new Dronebuster DTIM Kit includes the core Dronebuster mitigation system, and two variants are available: the Dronebuster 4 and Dronebuster 4-EU (which is designed to add jamming for the European short-range device band). Both variants offer an optional PNT attack capability for advanced mitigation against autonomous drones. Also included is the Dronebuster DTI System, which provides a user-friendly interface with an integrated Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) display, a built-in GPS, and support for external accessories like headsets, ensuring seamless operation in the field.

Unlike competing systems with directional antennas, DTI employs omnidirectional antennas, providing on-the-move solutions for soldiers, with real-time haptic, aural, and visual feedback, ensuring optimal mobility and operational efficiency in the field. The DTI, in collaboration with its interface, pinpoints drones' exact locations using Remote ID and AeroScope. It provides precise bearings through RF direction-finding technology, which eliminates the need for full 360-degree rotation.

Data is seamlessly displayed on a TAK (Tactical Assault Kit) device or the built-in LCD, enabling frontline soldiers to make fast, informed decisions during dynamic combat scenarios and accurately deploy mitigation measures.

To help with drone identification, the DTI features a robust drone library updated quarterly and AI/ML-powered algorithms. The system identifies drones without requiring mode switches, allowing soldiers to remain focused on their mission.

VIDEO SHORT: Who you gonna call? DRONEBUSTERS! [Credit: U.S. Army]

Unlike other bulkier or less effective Counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) systems, the Dronebuster DTIM Kit delivers unmatched performance and reliability across diverse mission sets. This wearable, operator-level system addresses emerging global requirements for C-sUAS, from facility and convoy protection to VIP and personnel security, as well as critical infrastructure defense. It provides so-far unparalleled situational awareness, enabling rapid, informed tactical decisions in dynamic environments.

Learn more at dzyne.com.

Sources: DZYNE Technologies, U.S. Army

Published March 2025

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