Table 1
Countermeasures against drones, and their limitations.
| Countermeasure | Effect on target | Limitations/vulnerability |
|---|---|---|
| Direct fire | Destruction | Size of targets Number of targets Visibility |
| Hunting drones | Destruction | Number of targets Visibility Inherent drone weaknesses Deployment time |
| Missiles | Destruction | Costs |
| Laser weapons | Destruction | Atmospheric conditions Smokescreens Target’s coating |
| Microwave weapons | Disabling | Sealing of electronics |
| Electronic jamming | Disabling Control taking | Sealing of electronics |
| Defending drone swarm | Individual destructions Swarm disruption | Lack of accurate response Deployment time |