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New 3D Lidar Sensor Spots Radio-Silent Drones Nearly a Mile Away
Key Takeaways
- A newly reported 3D lidar counter-drone sensor is said to detect radio-silent drone threats from nearly one mile away.
- Radio-silent drones — autonomous, pre-programmed, or fiber-optic tethered — defeat RF-based detection that relies on control links.
- Lidar builds 3D point clouds that reveal an aircraft's shape, range, and motion, aiding drone-versus-bird classification.
- Longer detection range creates decision time and supports cueing effectors within layered counter-UAS architectures.
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DT Editorial Team··via interestingengineering.com