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UAV Drone Jammer CPB-4030C with remote control Wireless

Kit Version extérieure à panneaux sectoriels
Applications
Especially for large sensitive locations such as military or governmental
compounds. It can also use in Oil and Gas Storage Facilities and fields, Security Services,
Military Units, Secret Services, Museums, Border Patrol and Drug Enforcement, Customs,
etc. - Remote PC control with software to Turn each jammer, each Band or the whole jammer
system ON/OFF, VSWR Alarm in a wireless setup (RF module)
Each unit offers a key lock support & mounting hardware

Advantages & Features
1. Each unit can jam up to 4 frequency bands simultaneously.
2. Continuous operation even in hot climates with no time limit
3. Design for outdoor installation.
4. Secure design to avoid sabotage .
5. Antenna type options - omni or directional antennas.
6. Selection of antennas to provide more flexibility regarding jamming coverage.
7. PC remote control by wireless

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Specifications du systeme CPB-4030C: deux Jammers de 4 bandes chacun

CS-4030C System: Deux Jammers 8 bandes au total

CS-4030C-A ID01 CPB-4030C System CS-4030C-B ID02

Toy Remote Control: 72MHz: 50W CPB-5030 GPS L5 & Glonass L1:1570-1620Mhz:30W

WiFi 11, b, g: 2300-2500MHz:30W GPS L2 & Glonass L2:1220-1260MHz: 30W

WiFi 11.a: 5100-5500MHz:10W GPS L3 & L4: 1370-1390MHz:30W

WiFi 11.a: 5500-5900 MHz: 10W GPS L5: 1170-1180 MHz:30W
100W 120W

Power Supply AC220V/ 110V DC27-28V or 12V
Power consumption 100/200Watts
Jamming Range
Operation 100-500M based on back ground signal strength<=-75dBm
Dimension 24 hrs / 7 days a week
Weight 72 x 45 x 32 cm
RF Range 42 Kg.
Product Installation
(Adjustable) 50- 500 meters
UL (E190582) CSA (LR 112971 Level 3)

Standard

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Wireless Control System: Jail Jammer System Software

1) Each unit have a control I/O Board (RF module) with hard relays (for alarm trigger) via
wireless output for 2-8 data transmission to control of all functions of each unit.- to be
controlled via software program on remote PC workstation by wireless
2) Each Unit be able to send Alert to the remote control PC workstation by wireless, if any of the
RF frequency bands fails individually from each of the units (VSWR Alarm: Antennas Lost
Connection, Module Failure)
3) All units have individual digital ID to identify them through the PC workstation.
4) The wireless data will travel to converter in main office and then convert to RS232 so it can
then communicates with a PC workstation computer.
5) The software can Turn On/Off, each band, each jammer or the whole jammer system
6) Jammer Unit housing unit is waterproof and heat sink

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Version avec antennes extérieures discrètes de type Phantom hémisphériques
omnidirectionnelles multi-polarisation, pour stations fixes ou mobiles .
Modèle CS-8028C

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Portable UAV Drone Pelican Jammer, 8 Bands.

GPS L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 5GHz, 2.4GHz, 72MHz

Portable Briefcase UAV Drone ,Briefcase Jammer is a activation by various RF means in its vicinity with a
wide-band portable jamming system, designed for sufficient jamming safety radius, in order to save
the protection of VIP’s and groups of people from lives and prevent serious injuries. Briefcase Jammers
radio controlled improvised explosion by disabling are also deployed to guard forces in the field,
the radio exploder control lines in dangerous areas Dignitaries and VIP’s, checkpoint and border rossings,
and for the prevention of leakage of information roadblocks, Embassies, Police and Government
through intercepting units during confidential talks. offices etc. Briefcase Jammer are available in various
Briefcase Jammer transmits RF interference and models as per the frequency and output power.
creates a "Radio Frequency Protected Zone" around However these jammers can be customized as per
the object that prevents remote controlled bomb the user requirements.

Main Power required is 220 VAC 1.600 watts. For Nomadic
or Mobile use a 3 kilowatts power generator is
recommended, from gas or from electric accumulator
with a charger inverter.

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Drones Jammer

A simple drone Jammer designed to
hack unwelcomed civilian drones
within your backyard range.

Designed by:
Ahmad Jisrawi
[email protected]
https://twitter.com/ajisrawi

What are Jammers?

Commonly Called signal blockers, devices used to block and
interfere with radio communication signals

What are Civilian (Commercial)
Drones?

Also know as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), are aircrafts
without a human pilot on board. The flight is controlled by
the remote control of a pilot on the ground. The typical
launch and recovery method of an unmanned aircraft is by
the function of an automatic system or an external operator
on the ground. There are a wide variety of UAV shapes, sizes,
configurations, and characteristics.

Why Civilian Drone Jammer?

Commercial drones has raised a privacy concerns among
United States citizens since most of the drones flies
equipped with high quality cameras which can invade
people privacy, taking photo of people and personal
property. Also drones can be used to smuggle drugs, crash
into buildings, act as peeping Toms, drop bombs, shoot guns,
and gather personal data on anyone whom drone pilot want
to harm. Hence a Jammer to block drones remote control
signal to protect our privacy and personal space is required.

JAMMER legalization:

Jammer which blocks GPS, Cellular communication and/or
WIFI are illegal in the United States, so this Jammer design is
for educational purposes only and is not for commercial or
personal use.

The Design

What to JAMM?

In this design we will block the most commonly used
remote control R/C communication link by commercial
drones’ manufacturer (such as Parrot AR Drones).
Common R/C frequencies:
Band 1: 2.4 MHz – WIFI g/b/n: ≈ 2.4 – 2.5 GHz

Band 2: 433 MHz ISM Band: 433.05-434.79 MHz

Design overview:

The design includes two band Jammers (i.e. band 1 & band
2). The RF circuit will consist of voltage controlled oscillator
to sweep the required band along with tuning circuit to
drive the VCOs also it will include a linear power amplifier to
amplify the output power of the VCO.
Tuning circuit will consist mainly of saw tooth generator to
generate the tuning signal along with noise generator to
tune the VCO to the required RF Jamming signal.
Last but not least power supply circuit is designed to
provide the required DC voltages for the RF and the tuning
circuits from alternating 220/110 power input.

RF Power requirements:

The maximum power of ISM Bands allowed for civilian
drone is 36 dBm EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power)
with maximum transmitted power of 1 W (30dBm) and the
minimum Signal to Noise ratio SNR is 4 dB for data. Hence
using a simple arithmetic; the radiated power of the RF
Jammer must be more than 32 dBm EIRP

To achieve this required radiated power for Band 1 RF
circuits, two cascaded power amplifier with total gain of 30
dB is employed with 3dBm VCO output power and 7dBi
Antenna; the radiated power of Band 1 RF circuit is 40dBm
which exceeds the required Jamming power required to
block “band 1 (2.4 GHz)” civilian drone R/C
communications.

For Band 2 (433 MHz) RF Circuit; a high gain power
amplifier is utilized with 35dB typical gain and 2 dBi
Antenna is employed radiating a total EIRP power of 37 dBm
which is more than the required Jamming power required to
Jamm “band 2 (433 MHz) civilian drone R/C
communications.

Device Parts:

Band 1(2.4 GHz) Jammer RF circuit main parts:

The following are the main parts, the rest can be found on
the design schematics.

 Linear Power Amplifier: Two RFMD RF2317 linear

CATV amplifier

 Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO):

CRYSTEK CVCO33BE-2400-2500 VCO which covers the
frequencies from 2400 to 2500 MHz
Voltage tuning input for the VCO is
from 0Vdc to 3Vdc, output power of
3 dBm at 3 Vdc and output
Impedance of 50 ohms which is
matched to the input impedance
of the power amplifier

 ANTENNA: 7dbi 2.4 GHz Rubber Duck Antenna from

L-COM

Band 2 (433 MHz) Jammer RF Circuit main parts:

The following are the main parts, the rest can be found on
the design schematics.

 Linear Power Amplifier: the Skyworks SKY65116:

390–500 MHz power amplifier. With internal matching
impedance to 50 ohms.

 Voltage controlled oscillator:

CRYSTEK CVCO45CL-0421-0441 VCO which covers the
frequencies 421 to 441 MHz
Voltage tuning input for the VCO is
from 0Vdc to 3Vdc, output power of
0 dBm at 3 Vdc and output
Impedance of 50 ohms which is
matched to the input impedance
of the power amplifier.

 ANTENNA: 1/4 WAVE WHIP, SMA- right angle,

433MHZ

Tuning Circuits main parts:

The following are the main parts, the rest can be found on
the design schematics.

 555 Timer: To generate square want which will be

converted to triangular wave to tune the VCO

 Zener Diode with power amp: to generate white

noise signal

Power Supply Parts:

Power supply parts are shown on the design schematic.

Design Schematic



References:

- GSM-900 Mobile Jammer, Ahmad Jisrawi

www.qrz.ru/schemes/contribute/security/jammers/gsm-
jammer.pdf‎

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EAGLE108 Drone Jammer

The EAGLE108 Tactical Drone Jammer was designed to neutralize
unauthorized drones/quadcopters as far as 2 km away, from entering secured
fields and campuses.

The EAGLE108 is based on a detection and Jamming units. The system scan for
Drones by using an array of directional Antennas. Once a threat is detected, the
system sends an automatic command to the Jamming unit and starts to block
all radio communication channels, including GPS signals and video link.

The system detects the general direction of the Drone, and transmits a specific
beam directly to the Drone. At this point the drone will drift away and lose
communication with its operator.

The system is managed by a PC, which displays a general detection azimuth
and Jamming status. The protection Jamming range can reach up to 2 km
away.

Applications
• Sensitive Areas
• Prisons
• Oil Refineries
• Military Bases
• Protected Areas

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System that can detect early as possible a drone
activity in zone of interest. Block and stop drones from
flying into to a zone of interest.

Stop operation action of drone even if it succeeded to
get into zone of interest. Detect if possible the source
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Create deterrence against drone threats.

Key Features
The system able to detect, to track and to intercept small
civil drones (such as the DJI Phantom 3).
Effective coverage up to 2km (6,000 ft.)
Jammer use directional high gain antenna with tilt and 360° rotation.
High sensitive aerial RF Doppler radar (static) can detect small drone (the system can be integrated with different
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Jamming power 50W.
Electro-Optic system with advance tracking analytics and laser pointing and dazzling capabilities.
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Command & Control Software
Visualization of jamming operation on GIS map.
Visualization of the drone location GIS map (can be assign with different types of radars).
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Remote operation mode by an authorized user - optional.
Automatic operation failure indication.
Tracking and recording of drone route

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DJI Geofencing System
for Drone Safety

RC Geeks Blog

DJI is currently undergoing Beta testing on a
new Geofencing System for it’s drones. This
beta firmware is currently open to the public
to test on their Phantom 3 Professional or
Inspire 1 for a short period only, after which
DJI will release the final version for public use.

Currently if you own a DJI quadcopter or
drone such as the Phantom range, geofencing
is built in as standard and it will restrict any
flights near airports and sensitive areas.

What is Geofencing?

Geofencing is a software feature that uses GPS
to define geographical boundaries, acting as a
virtual barrier. DJI have used this technology
for a while now, serving as an effective control
measure to stop users flying quadcopters in
no­fly zones or warning them that they are
approaching one.

What’s New With This System?

DJI’s previous geofencing system only applied
to major airports where aviation safety was a
concern. But now with this new system, DJI is
introducing Geospatial Environment Online
(GEO) which provides drone users with up­to­
date information on where flights may be
restricted or not possible due to regulation,
safety or security concerns.

GEO doesn’t only apply to airports and air­
fields, there are some areas that would not
pose an aviation concern but are considered a
sensitive area for example prisons, power
plants and military bases.

Lastly, GEO also features temporary airspace
restrictions in areas where an aviation con­
cern is only present for a short period of time.
For example, sporting events, air displays, for­
est fires and VIP travel.

Zones Categories

DJI have sorted the GEO zones into 3 catego­
ries.

1. Warning Zones – Simply a warning
but allows you to continue flying and
requires no action.

2. Authorization Zones – Requires the drone
operator to unlock the area before take off.

3. Restricted Zones – These areas cannot be
unlocked.

Self Authorised Unlocking

GEO will allow drone operators to unlock
restricted flight areas for 24 hours. To
unlock an area you must have a DJI account
verified with either a credit card, debit card or

phone number. When on site and in an author­
isation zone, you will get a notification on
your phone/tablet asking you if you would like
to unlock the area. Some zones will not be
un­lockable (restricted zones) because flying a
drone could pose too much of a threat to other
airspace users or national security.
The below image shows the prompt asking to
unlock the area.

Unlock In Advance

If you are planning to fly within an authorisa­
tion zone but don’t think you will have inter­
net access on site, or if you’d like to save time
setting up on site, you can unlock the area in

advance online using the DJI Flight Planner, a
built in feature on the GEO site. If you use this
method of unlocking an area, it will remain
unlocked for 3 days.

To unlock an area in advance, all that is
required (as well as a verified DJI account) are
the dates you plan to fly within in the area and
your aircraft serial number.

The below map shows the restricted and
authorization zones in the South East, Eng­
land.

Quick Word Of Advice

Despite this new and improved feature, I 
would still recommend others to cross refer­
ence their planned flight location with GEO 
and also check for any NOTAMs (Notice To 
Airmen). These are temporary airspace warn­
ings and restrictions and can be viewed on 
programs such as SkyDemon.

Final Thoughts On The New
Geofencing System

I totally understand that this is still in beta 
testing phase but the concept of self authoris­
ing worries me a bit. I can see it becoming a 
very controversial topic. Although DJI are 
making sure that you are using a verified 
account which creates a form of accountabil­
ity, if someone wanted to cause harm, it seems 
all to easy to set up a fake account with a fake 
phone number, authorise a flight in a hazard­
ous airspace and do some damage. But hey, 
that’s just the pessimist in me.

This is in early stages, hence why this is only 
available for beta testing.

I think it’s a great way to inform people of 
what kind of airspace they are flying in and to 
inform them of any hazards which may not be 
obvious on the ground. And although the cur­
rent way of verifying is a fairly weak way of 
keeping someone accountable, it’s better than 
nothing and it is a step in the right direction.

Use common sense, fly safe and have fun!

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DJI Introduces New Geofencing System for its Drones

NEWS 2015-11-18

San Jose, California, November 17, 2015 – DJI, the world leader in drone technology, Tuesday announced a new
geofencing system featuring continually updated airspace information.

Geospatial Environment Online (GEO) will provide DJI drone users with up-to-date guidance on locations where flight may
be restricted by regulation or raise safety concerns. For the first time, drone operators will have, at the time of flight, access to
live information on temporary flight restrictions due to forest fires, major stadium events, VIP travel, and other changing
circumstances. The GEO system will also include for the first time restrictions around locations such as prisons, power plants
and other sensitive areas where drone operations raise non-aviation security concerns.

The drone will by default not fly into or take off in, locations that raise safety or security concerns.  However, in order to
accommodate the vast variety of authorized applications, the new system will also allow users who have verified DJI accounts
to temporarily unlock or self-authorize flights in some of those locations. The unlock function will not be available for
sensitive national-security locations such as Washington, D.C. or other prohibited areas.

Unlocking will require a DJI user account verified with a credit card, debit card or mobile phone number. DJI will neither
collect nor store this information, and the service will be free.  The verified account, required only if and when a user chooses

to fly in a location that might raise an aviation safety or security concern, provides a measure of accountability in the event
that the flight is later investigated by authorities.

“DJI invented geofencing over two years ago and now continues its industry leadership by balancing enhanced safety with
the flexibility of accountable self-authorization,” said Brendan Schulman, DJI’s Vice President of Policy and Legal Affairs who
led the development of the new system. “We believe this major upgrade to our geofencing system will do even more to help
operators understand their local flight environment, and to make smart, educated decisions about when and where to fly
their drones.”

“Our years of actual user experience have shown that in most instances, strict geofencing is the wrong approach for this
technology, and instead we are helping operators make informed, accountable decisions,” Schulman added.

This new system will launch first in North America and Europe. Other regions will receive an update to airport data, but will
continue to use the existing “No Fly Zone” geofencing system the company pioneered in 2013 until the new system is
launched in each region.

GEO is powered by geospatial data from Santa Monica, California-based AirMap.

The new mapping system will become available in December via an update of the DJI Go app and drone firmware.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:  What is the GEO Information System?

The GEO system is a best-in-class geospatial information system that provides drone operators with information that will
help them make smart decisions about where and when to fly. It combines up-to-date airspace information, a warning and
flight-restriction system, a mechanism for unlocking (self-authorizing) drone flights in locations where flight is permitted
under certain conditions, and a minimally-invasive accountability system for those decisions. This is an implementation of
what is commonly referred to as “geofencing” and replaces our first-generation “No Fly Zone” geofencing system that DJI
invented and implemented in its drones in 2013.

Q: With what drones will DJI GEO work?

For now, since the system will be available through an upgrade of our DJI Go app and drone firmware, the new geofencing
system will work with our Phantom 3 and Inspire 1 drones and, we expect, our future generations of drones. 

Q: How will live updates work?

The latest information on temporary flight restrictions in the location of a planned flight will be sent to DJI drone operators
via the DJI GO app.  

Q:  How will DJI designate different locations?

Some areas will be designated as Warning locations to make operators aware of potential concerns that are not primarily
safety-related (for example, a protected wildlife area). Other areas, such as those surrounding airports, will be Authorization
zones, where the drone can’t be flown without taking additional steps to “unlock” the zone using a verified account. The
remaining category will be Restricted zones where the drone will not operate and no unlocking is possible for security
reasons, such as Washington, D.C. 

Q:  What types of locations will be included?

Our primary focus is on aviation safety and national security. DJI will include airports, prohibited and restricted airspace,
national security sites, prisons, and power plants, among other locations.  Additionally, when a user is connected to the

internet, GEO will provide live guidance on temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) to inform users and help prevent inadvertent
flight, including TFRs relating to forest fires, major league sporting events, and other changing conditions. 

Q:  So DJI will tell me what the aviation regulations are?

No. The GEO system is advisory only. Each operator is responsible for checking official sources and determining what laws or
regulations might apply to his or her flight.  In some instances, DJI has selected widely-recommended general parameters
(such as a five-mile radius at airports) without making any determination of whether this guidance matches regulations that
may apply specifically to you. Also, to the extent understanding the applicable regulations involves interpreting statutory or
regulatory language, operators must make their own interpretation, or seek guidance from regulators or an attorney. We
expect to continue to work collaboratively with aviation authorities around the world to determine what kind of guidance to
drone operators would be most effective at promoting safe and responsible flying.

Q:  I am authorized to fly closer than five miles from an airport.  How will this work?

In Authorization zones such as the one you mention, an operator simply needs a verified DJI account and uses the DJI GO
application to unlock the area. Making sure that you are authorized is your responsibility.

Q:  How do I verify my DJI account?

By providing a credit card, debit card, or mobile phone number. DJI will not collect or store this information.  We may add
other verification methods in the future.

Q:  I’m a commercial operator.  Does this apply to me?

The GEO system will provide the same information to every operator. We understand that regulations may vary depending
on whether your operation is commercial, recreational, educational, humanitarian, or governmental. DJI drones are, by far,
the most popular brand in all categories, which is why our system will allow for flexible unlocking based on operator
judgment. Also, a drone used on Sunday for recreation might be used on Wednesday for business. Because the main
functionality of geofencing is to provide information and assist in preventing unintended operations in areas that raise
concerns, the system generally has been designed with newcomer recreational operators in mind. Commercial operators are
generally expected to research and know about restrictions and conditions that may apply to their operations. The unlocking
mechanism allows each user to make an appropriate individual operational decision independent of the guidance that is
provided by DJI.

Q:  Will GEO prevent me from flying in places where I can fly today?

We are expanding the number and types of areas that are included, but also providing a self-authorizing unlock feature.
That means, by simply using a verified account, you will actually be able to fly in more locations than you can today under our
current system, including indoor locations that happen to be near airports. You may need to complete a few additional steps,
but we think that extra work helps increase awareness of safety concerns. If you aren’t able to unlock an area, it may be
because your location is particularly sensitive (such as the area near Washington, D.C.), or because the regulations have
changed. 

Q:  Where is DJI getting its airspace data from?

We have partnered with Airmap, the leading digital airspace information company, to provide up-to-date airspace
information, including airport locations and TFRs.  Airmap works with aviation authorities and other governmental agencies
around the world to collect and organize airspace and geospatial information for use by drone manufacturers and
operators.  In some cases, for precautionary or technical reasons, DJI’s implementation of this data in its GEO system may
differ from the original data Airmap has on file.

Q:  What if I find an error?

DJI will create an error-reporting system. We want our new system to be as accurate and helpful as possible. The unlocking
mechanism should allow you to fly in these locations, based on your own judgment, while DJI and AirMap evaluate your
error report.

Q:  Will this cost me anything?

No. There will be no charge to upgrade to the new GEO system, assuming your DJI equipment is compatible with the
upgrade. Verifying your account with a credit card will not result in a charge.  The credit card is used only as a credential to
verify the account. Your carrier’s standard text message rates apply to verification that uses SMS or text messaging
communications.

Q:  I usually fly without an Internet-connected device.  How will I use the system?

We are working on an approach for our customers who do not have Internet service at the flight location.

Q:  Where is GEO being implemented?

Initially, we are starting with North America and Europe. We expect to add other regions in the near future, and will make
announcements.  Also, airport locations in the existing system will be updated elsewhere worldwide, even in locations where
GEO is not implemented at first.

Q:  Is this related to the FAA UAS registration initiative?

No. This is an unrelated industry-led approach to operator education, responsibility, and accountability, and has been under
development since the summer. DJI will not require governmental registration in order to use GEO. If and when a drone
registration system is implemented, we will evaluate whether it may be used to enhance the functionality of GEO. We do not
feel that disclosure of the personal identification of drone users is required in order to create a framework for safe drone
operations.

Q:  Are you going to turn over my information to the government?

In general, not unless there is a specific reason to. In the event of an aviation safety or law enforcement investigation that
compels us to disclose information, our verification partner may provide information about the credit card or mobile phone
number used to verify the DJI account that unlocked an Authorization zone at the location, date, and time in question. This
creates a path to accountability in the event of an incident without requiring burdensome up-front collection of personal
information, and we feel strikes the right balance at this time. Our observation is that the vast, vast majority of drone
operators are responsible community citizens who follow the rules as well as common sense, and therefore it is only
necessary to create an accountability mechanism when the operation occurs in a location that raises an aviation safety or
security concern. We think our customers deserve the benefit of the doubt, and an accountability system that is minimally
invasive.

Q:  Should geofencing be legally mandated?

Based on years of actual customer user experience, we strongly feel the answer is “no.” This technology is being used by a
wide variety of operators, who have differing types of authorization that can also vary by date and time. In virtually every area
that might be a good candidate for a geofence, we have encountered authorized operators worldwide already engaged in
compelling applications. Restricting the use of drone technology based on geographic location alone is not a good solution
to the concerns that have recently been raised, and will hobble the beneficial future uses of a technology that is still in its
infancy.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Brendan Schulman, VP of Policy and Legal Affairs: [email protected]

Adam Najberg, Director of Communications: [email protected]

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Drones with Built-in No Fly Zones

March 28, 2016 by Alex Udanis (/author/alex-udanis)

What happens when your company creates a lot of drones,
but you want to prevent your users from crashing into
commercial airplanes or the president’s lawn?

You simply make it so operators cannot fly into these areas. This is exactly
what DJI did with their No Fly Zones.

DJI's Phantom 4 Drone

DJI is the world's most popular drone manufacturer. Founded in 2006, DJI’s
drones are used for many applications from professional level photography to
hobbyists. DJI makes many different drones that are relatively easy to fly and
relatively accessible. With their rise in popularity, drones have gotten some
negative publicity. To combat this, DJI created a no-fly zone system
(http://www.dji.com/fly-safe/category-mc?www=v1).

Right now in the United States, it's illegal to fly an unauthorized recreational
drone above four hundred feet and for them to be within five miles of any
airport without permission. Drones are also required to avoid obstacles, avoid
buildings and stadiums, and large crowds of people. The drone’s operator
must control the drone in a safe manner. All of these rules are to protect other
aircraft, people, and property from being damaged by the high-speed props
and potential crashes. These laws are for recreational drones and not
commercial drones; drones used for commercial applications are governed by
even more rules and regulations! You can find regulations for commercial and
hobbyist drones on the FAA's website (https://www.faa.gov/uas/).

The Drone that Crashed at the White House. Image from the New York Times Article
(http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/28/us/white-house-drone.html?_r=0)

DJI drones use GPS to first warn the user that they are about to fly into a No-
Fly Zone. No-fly zones are within five miles of airports or other sensitive areas.
If the user continues to fly into the No-Fly Zones, the drone will begin to
descend to a lower height the closer the drone gets to the center of the No-Fly
Zone. DJI makes the center of the restricted area a one-and-a-half-mile zone
around large airports (smaller restricted areas around other airports). In this
one-and-a-half-mile zone, DJI will not allow their drones to take off or enter. If
DJI’s GPS system is not functioning, and the drone enters a No-Fly Zone then
reestablishes GPS capabilities, the drone will automatically land while only
giving the pilot control over horizontal movement. DJI also prevents waypoints
from being created in its application that would fall into these 5-mile limited

flight zones. Although, if the drones do not have the GPS enabled they are still
able to fly everywhere. DJI uses data from a system called AirMap, shown
below. Airmap contains a nationwide list of no-fly zones.

A map of around New York and Eastern PA of No Fly Zones from AIRMAP
(https://www.airmap.com/)

The way that DJI's No-Fly Zone is marketed would be lead people to believe
that they are not violating the law because the drone would stop them from
actually violating the law, however, this is not the case. The most likely reason
that DJI would not make the restricted zone the full five miles (as called for by
the law) is because the law is unduly burdensome. By limiting the height in the
area surrounding a restricted zone DJI decreases the likelihood of mid-air

 Fortune.com

Why Your Drone
Can’t Fly Near
Airports
Anymore

In August, the Department of Homeland Security issued an
ale lew close to commercial aircraft at John F. Kennedy
Airport three days in a row. It was part of a pattern: In the
last year, close calls between airlines and drones have been
rising.

DJI, a Chinese company best known for its popular Phantom
quadcopter drone, is looking to use technology to curtail this
growing problem. On Tuesday, it updated its existing
geofencing feature that automatically prevents its drones
from entering sensitive airspace like the area around prisons,
power plants, and yes, airports. The updated system adds
real-time data related to temporary flight restrictions, which
will prevent DJI drones from flying above time-specific
restricted areas, such as above a forest fire. The new update
also adds a “self-authorize” function in case a user has a
legitimate reason to fly in a restricted area.

“The drone will, by default, not fly into or take off in locations
that raise safety or security concerns,” DJI said in a
statement. “However, in order to accommodate the vast
variety of authorized applications, the new system will also
allow users who have verified DJI accounts to temporarily
unlock or self-authorize flights in some of those locations.”

DJI’s system works using the quadcopter’s built-in GPS to
map of no-fly zones, a process called geofencing. If it finds
that it’s in or near a restricted area, DJI’s system will warn
the user through its app and will refuse to enter the restricted
airspace.

Airmap, a startup specializing in digital airspace data, is
working with DJI to incorporate the FAA’s temporary flight
restrictions, such as sports stadiums during events, into its
maps. The dangers were made crystal clear at this year’s U.S.
Open tennis tournament, where a drone crashed into the
stands during a match.

Starting in December, DJI drones, including its Phantom,
Inspire, and Matrice lines will receive a “mandatory” update
that covers both the United States and Europe.

DJI rival 3D Robotics introduced a geofencing feature of its
own earlier this week. Smaller players, like Hexo, have
enthusiastically supported geofencing in principle but have
not fully implemented it in their systems yet.

However, restricting where drones fly can be complicated. A
airline company might want to use drones to check on the
maintenance of its fleet, for example. In that case, operators

can use a phone number and credit card to register with DJI
to “unlock” their drone in a restricted area.

Such exceptions may be relatively common. Of all
government approvals for commercial drone use, 71% involve
DJI hardware.

DJI’s push to introduce this feature comes amid expanding
government regulation of consumer drones. Last month, the
FAA announced that drone hobbyists will be required to
register their drones. More information about the process and
penalties are due to be announced later this week. Although
DJI’s new feature doesn’t impact FAA’s registration plans, it
does help to eliminate one major public safety concern related
to drones.

“I don’t think, and DJI hasn’t said, that geofencing is an effort
to replace registration, but it certainly fits in nicely, and the
timing suggests that there is some overlap there,” said Kevin
Pomfret, who heads Richmond-based law firm Williams-
Mullen’s unmanned systems practice.

“It’s an example of the industry recognizing there are calls
from federal and state regulatory agencies to deal with these
close calls and the perceived national security issues with

flying unmanned aircraft systems, and maybe hold off on
draconian legislation, Pomfret adds.

After the close calls at John F. Kennedy Airport earlier this
summer, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation
that would require geo-fencing technology to be “mandated in
every drone sold in America.” The legislation stalled, but it
might not matter because it appears as if the unmanned
aerial vehicle industry wants to take care of the issue itself.

For more about drones, watch this Fortune video:

Correction: A previous version of this article mistakenly stated
that DJI had introduced a geofencing system with its latest
update. DJI in fact introduced “no fly zones” in 2013. We regret
the error.

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What is Geofencing?

Geofencing has become a popular term thrown around by
those in the unmanned aircraft industry, as well as the
slightly less informed like politicians and the media,  as an
approach to preventing “careless” drone flying near certain
areas on the ground.

Well what is geofencing?

Geofencing is simply the creation of virtual fences around
areas or points of interest to keep drones away. The drone
will need a reliable navigation system (i.e. GPS) and autopilot
software to create and interact with a fence. For example, in
the figure below, I have added a common five mile “no-fly-
zone” around the Crestview airport (KCEW). The aircraft’s
autopilot could store the position (latitude and longitude) of
the airport, as well as other nearby airports. As the drone
flies, the autopilot continually computes the distance
between the drone and the airport. When it reaches five
miles, the autopilot must respond with a maneuver and/or
notify the pilot to do something. If the drone was already in
the no-fly-zone, then the control system may prevent takeoff
or flying above a specific altitude.

Geofencing an area of interest can be substantially more
complicated. In these cases, the drone’s autopilot is
calculating when it will cross a boundary stored as a

collection of latitude and longitude points. And
unfortunately, many areas are not simple geometric shapes
and straight lines. Their boundaries follow rivers and roads or
were developed long ago without any forethought to them
being used in drone autopilots. When you run into airspace
like that of Northwest Florida, you may actually start to
develop some pity for the poor drone (and the pilot). What
happens when it gets itself into a corner between an airport
and restricted airspace? Does it bounce around no-fly zones
like a pin ball machine?

Simple geofencing that is controlled by the pilot is a good
feature for a drone control system. Nothing elaborate, but
just an ability to keep the aircraft from getting to close to
something while in controlled flight and during loss of
communications. The software could use simple circular and
rectangular shapes as well as infinite lines. It may not be the

most efficient way to use airspace, but it’s easy to use which
makes it safer.

Blanket geofencing of airports and various types of airspace
is a terrible idea though. Here’s why:

◾ Geofencing data must be kept current and reliable. As a
manufacturer, do you want to take on the responsibility
(and liability) of updating data every 90 days or so? As a
user, how many software or database updates will you
endure for airspace changes that don’t affect you? And we
all know software updates always go smoothly, right?

◾ Geofencing data may not include private airports and
heliports. It may also miss military operating areas where
low altitude flying is common.

◾ It may miss airspace that is time dependent like
temporary flight restrictions and restricted areas that are
turned OFF and ON. Either the airspace is always
unavailable, or worse, it is active AND YOU ARE IN IT.

◾ It is very difficult to make sure the autopilot responds
properly to every interaction with every fence in the
world. How much regression testing does your
manufacturer do with it’s no fly zone software routines?

◾ It takes away useable airspace. In my examples above, a
five mile no fly zone would wipe out a lot of areas where
drones could fly and not be a threat. Airport pattern
altitudes are usually around 1000 feet above ground level
(AGL), so the primary concerns are helicopters and the
ends of the runway.

◾ What happens when GPS is unreliable? Drone pilots are
not trusted to stay away from certain areas, but they are

supposed to be smart enough to find Notice to Airmen
(NOTAM) about GPS degradation?
◾ Geofencing cannot be done with manual control drones
and DIY autopilots.
◾ The pilot may lose control during a geofencing interaction
because the automatic control system takes over. This
would be bad if a sudden maneuver is needed to avoid a
mid-air collision.

Now, there are certainly some solutions to these problems.
But, fundamentally the pilot still has the responsibility for
the flight. So, I would rather see some simple geofencing
tools made available to pilots along with a basic airspace
education

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