DroneCatcher

A Delft Dynamics product

DroneCatcher is a multicopter armed with a net gun. It can safely remove illicit drones from the air. After detection, by for example radar, vision, rf detector or an acoustic system, DroneCatcher is able to quickly approach hovering or moving threats. With the use of multiple onboard sensors, the net gun can be locked on the target. Due to DroneCatcher’s tracking capabilities, the drone will be swiftly caught by shooting a net. After the catch, DroneCatcher can carry the captured drone on a cable to a harmless place and release it there. If the caught drone is too heavy to be carried, the DroneCatcher can be used as a ‘controlled parachute’ to ensure low impact on the ground.

Delft Dynamics B.V. is specialized in developing drones in-house for stable, easy to control, aerial sensor-platforms. This is accomplished by intelligently combining computer and sensor technology.

Efficient and powerful motors
Reliable GPS system
Foldable arms for easy transport
High capacity batteries
Encrypted data link
State of the art image recognition with detection and tag & track functionality
Fast tiltable gimbal (can move with tracking software as input)
Quickly rechargeable pneumatic netgun

Making the air secure

Applications

Nowadays it is relatively easy and cheap to buy a drone. These systems have created a new way for criminals to use them for smuggling or to disturb public order and security. To counter this threat, project DroneCatcher was initiated by Delft Dynamics in 2014 and has been supported by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (Military Police), the Dutch National Police and the Dutch Ministry of Safety and Justice.

The DroneCatcher is ideal for securing:

* Airports
* Prisons
* Military bases
* Parliament buildings

Only the best technology

Custom made

Delft Dynamics has more than 18 years of experience in developing drones. The DroneCatcher systems are custom made, both hardware and software, for the best possible results.

A complete flying DroneCatcher system includes (apart from the drone with net gun):

*  Groundstation, transportation boxes, training and manuals
*  Camera and laser rangefinder for precise hit
*  Set of cartridges with nets

Specifications

DroneCatcher
Diagonal Size (Propellers Excluded)750 mm
Height350 mm
SpeedCurrently up to 20 m/s
EnduranceUp to 30 minutes
Net gun rangeUp to 10 meters
Weight< 6 kg

For more information,

please contact us.

Company information

DroneCatcher B.V.
Katwijkerlaan 65
2641 PD Pijnacker
The Netherlands
tel. +31 (0) 15-7111009
email: info@dronecatcher.nl