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Analysis of the Influence of Selected Parameters on the Success Rate of Shotgun Firing on UAVs Cover

Analysis of the Influence of Selected Parameters on the Success Rate of Shotgun Firing on UAVs

Measurement Science Review
Volume 26 (2026): Issue 2 (April 2026)
By: Ivan Pemčák,  Martin Blaha,  Kateřina Nováčková,  Teodor Baláž,  Jan Ivan and  Pavel Tuček  
Open Access
|Mar 2026

Figures & Tables

Fig. 1.

Example of choke design [8].

Fig. 2.

Different construction of a shotgun cartridge [9].

Fig. 3.

Accuracy and precision of fire.

Fig. 4.

Model situation.

Fig. 5.

Application of lead error.

Fig. 6.

Application of examined complex errors.

Fig. 7.

Probability of destruction with σ = 0, dp = 35 m.

Fig. 8.

Probability of destruction with σ = 0.1, dp = 50 m.

Fig. 9.

Probability of destruction with σ = 0.2, dp = 50 m.

Fig. 10.

Probability of destruction with σ = 0.2, dp = 25 m.

Fig. 11.

Probability of destruction with σ = 0.2, dp = 35 m.

Fig. 12.

3D-graphical visualization of destruction probability estimate determined by dispersion and projectile flight time (distance) with error k = 0.2.

Fig. 13.

Isolines with estimated probability of destruction determined by dispersion and projectile flight time (distance) with error k = 0.2.

Fig. 14.

Isolines with estimated probability of destruction determined by dispersion and projectile flight time (distance) with error k = 0.4.

Fig. 15.

Isolines with estimated probability of destruction determined by dispersion and projectile flight time (distance) with error k = 0.6.

Fig. 16.

Isolines with estimated probability of destruction determined by dispersion and projectile flight time (distance) with error k = 0.8.

Drone parameters_

TypeSize [m2]Distance [m]Azimuth angle [deg]Elevation angle [deg]
Class I0.2525, 35, 5090Constant
UAV-micro φ = arcsin(d)

Cartridge parameters_

TypeNumber of pelletsPellet diameter [mm]Weight of one pellet [g]Initial velocity [m/s]
#4 Buckshot 416.091.32370
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/msr-2026-0012 | Journal eISSN: 1335-8871
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Language: English
Page range: 91 - 98
Submitted on: Jul 16, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 6, 2026
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Published on: Mar 16, 2026
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
Keywords:
unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV),
shotgun firing,
dispersion modeling,
aiming error,
Monte Carlo simulation,
target destruction probability,
anti-drone systems
Related subjects:
Engineering,
Electrical engineering,
Control engineering, metrology and testing

© 2026 Ivan Pemčák, Martin Blaha, Kateřina Nováčková, Teodor Baláž, Jan Ivan, Pavel Tuček, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Measurement Science
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