Flying cars and drone deliveries are no longer science fiction—they're key players in the low-altitude economy. But beneath the buzz of drone showrooms and delivery demos, a shadow war is taking shape. Rogue and malicious drones pose risks from crowded city centers to critical infrastructure. The question is: how do we keep the skies safe?
CGTN's Gong Zhe recently explored these unseen guardians at the International Advanced Air Mobility Expo in Shanghai, in the Chinese mainland. The expo is a showcase of innovation, where startups and established players unveil the tools that could define the future of aerial security.
Handheld Drone Guns: Compact and portable, these devices jam control signals and GPS links, forcing unauthorized drones to land safely. Ideal for rapid response teams, they can be carried into stadiums, public events or border checkpoints.
Advanced Ground Stations: Equipped with multi-sensor arrays—combining radar, radio frequency detection and optical tracking—ground stations offer 360-degree coverage. Operators can spot, identify and track drones in real time, deploying countermeasures precisely when and where they're needed.
Mobile Defense Vehicles: Imagine a truck-mounted fortress on wheels. These mobile units integrate high-power jammers, directional antennas and command centers, creating no-fly zones on the move—perfect for securing large-scale events or protecting sensitive sites.
As the Chinese mainland rapidly expands its aerial frontier, understanding these technologies is about more than gadgets. It's about laying the groundwork for cities where drones coexist safely with people, goods and emerging air mobility services.
For global digital nomads, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts, these developments signal a turning point. As drone usage skyrockets, counter-drone solutions will play a vital role in shaping the safe, efficient aerial highways of tomorrow.
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