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A Software Defined Radio Based Anti-UAV Mobile System with Jamming and Spoofing Capabilities
Renato Ferreira1,2, João Gaspar1,2, Pedro Sebastião1,2
1Department of Information Science and Technology, ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, 1649-026 Lisboa, Portugal.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 26, 2022
Summary
This study presents a portable system using software defined radio (SDR) to counter unauthorized drones. The system effectively disrupts drone navigation signals, enabling control or diversion of the aircraft.
Area of Science:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Background:
- Increasing incidents of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and aircraft collisions at airports.
- Need for effective and accessible anti-drone solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a portable, low-cost system to protect airspace against unauthorized UAVs.
- To demonstrate the system's capability for target localization, jamming, and GPS spoofing.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing low-cost Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms.
- Implementing target localization algorithms.
- Integrating jamming and Global Positioning System (GPS) spoofing techniques.
Main Results:
- Successful disruption of reliable radionavigation signal reception in UAVs.
- Demonstrated ability to divert or take control of unauthorized UAVs.
- Prototype effectiveness validated through real-life tests.
Conclusions:
- The developed portable SDR-based system is effective against unauthorized UAVs.
- The system offers a viable solution for airspace protection by manipulating GPS-dependent flight paths.
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