Katoomba™ K1D

Public-Safe Drone Deterrence System

Drones pose a new and challenging threat to safety and privacy. Yet, no viable deterrence measure is available. Drones have been used in planned acts of terrorism, smuggling operations, violation of personal privacy, disruption to commercial aviation, and much more.

Currently, no solution exists that can deter these systems without causing a risk to public safety, or disrupting public peace; systems that defeat drones tend to cause crashes, risking battery fires or otherwise threaten lives, while radio-based solutions, like jammers and spoofers, can interfere with other signals, such as GPS, impacting millions, including commercial aviation. Incidentally, these solutions are all prohibited.

The Katoomba™ K1D

K1D is an AI-integrated counter-sensor system, designed to meet the requirements of location defence in populated areas, specifically against drones. The K1D works by optically signalling to the offending drone that it has entered restricted airspace, encouraging the drone’s operator to leave. If the violation persists, the K1D can temporarily disrupt the drone’s onboard camera, preventing the drone from carrying out photography or filming towards the protected area.

Installation and Operation

The Katoomba™ K1D is a remotely operated system, which is distributed along the perimeter of the protected site, together with a drone detection system. To ease operational burden, the system is operated remotely by RedTail Technology or our partners, providing a unique, set-and-forget solution for our customers. For special events, such as concerts and sporting events, handheld units can also be employed, enabling protection without the need for unit installation.