Description
Threats arising from a misusage of small, conventional drones need to be countered
The requirements towards the protection, however, are manifold and vary amongst the threatened institutions seeking remedies. This is why Xpeller™, the modular and scalable Counter UAV System by HENSOLDT, comprises building blocks that can be selected and combined for the respective scenario, thus leading to a site-specific, optimized solution.
HENSOLDT Xpeller™ is based on 4 pillars:
- Select. Selection of the best components from the Xpeller™ kit, adapted to the location
- Connect. Integration in an existing security system or stand-alone deployment in less than 1 hour
- Detect. Easy operation and minimization of the effort for the operator
- Act. Protection compliant with the respective legal situation
Specifications
Xpeller Operational Performance | |
|---|---|
| Detection range | > 4 km typ. (depending on RCS) |
| Identification range | > 1.5 km typ. |
| Interception range | > 1.5 km typ. |
Core component performance | |
SPEXER 500 | |
| Radar frequency band | X band |
| Update rate | < 2 s for 120° sector |
| Coverage | 120° in azimuth and 30° in elevation |
| RF power | 4 W |
NightOwl ZM-ER | |
| Thermal camera spectral waveband | 3-5μm |
| Camera Field of View | Thermal: ≤ 0.7° to ≥ 8.5°, Color: ≤ 0.7° to > 25° |
UAV Jammer | |
| Jammer frequency range | 20 MHz ... 6000MHz |
| Total installed amplifier performance | from 10 W to 400 W nom. |
| Antennas | omnidirectional or directional |
Additional system features | |
| Threat and protection analysis | Consulting and weak point analysis |
| Alerting | Push-Notification about Drone spottings (incl. map and picture) |
| Recording & Playback | Court-safe recording for "forensic" purposes |
| Alternative financing/operation models | Leasing/Rental or Counter UAV as Service |
