At the inauguration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, last Sunday (1), The Federal Police (PF) shot down and intercepted four drones flying over the Esplanada dos Ministérios..
As a safety precaution taken by the PF, the use of devices is prohibited during the event. Only authorized drones previously registered by the security team can fly over the Esplanada dos Ministérios.
The four downed drones were not properly recorded and were detained by security guards with a gun to the drone. DroneGun Tactical. Developed by an Australian company, the weapon aims to force drones away.
How does it work
In practice, the technology used by the Federal Police makes it possible to interrupt communication between the device and the person administering the device, via frequency and radio waves. When a suspicious drone is detected, the weapon emits a signal that interrupts the original commands, allowing the security guard to “steal” control of the device.
Currently, the technology is also used in prisons in São Paulo to prevent the transfer of drugs or other devices to inmates using drones.
The Federal Police security team did not disclose how many weapons with this technology were used at the opening ceremony.
Source: Tec Mundo
