Rostec Develops Car-mounted FPV Drone Suppression Device

Ruselectronics, a division of Russia’s Rostec State Corporation, has developed the mobile FPV drone suppression system "PRES" to protect vehicles such as ambulances, buses, trucks, and passenger cars from potential drone threats.

The 14.5 kg device attaches to vehicle roofs using magnetic mounts and emits interference to disable FPV drones' control channels within a 150-meter range and a 360-degree radius.

The PRES system, designed by engineers at the Vector Research Institute, disrupts frequencies commonly used by drone operators, specifically in the 400-1200 MHz range. If needed, interference generators in the device can be quickly replaced on-site without requiring factory specialists. The suppression system operates efficiently across extreme temperatures from -40°C to +40°C and in varied weather conditions.

The PRES device connects directly to a vehicle's battery, drawing 850 watts of power and generating a total interference output of 400 watts. The control unit, housed within the vehicle, allows easy management of the system on the move.

Vyacheslav Lyashuk, Director of Business Development at the Vector Research Institute, stated that the modular design of the PRES system enables users to switch suppression modules based on the desired frequencies.

In addition to the PRES system, Vector Research Institute is developing mobile drone detectors that can operate jointly with the suppression device, further enhancing vehicle protection capabilities against drones.