Pneumatic Powered Drone Catcher Gun

Pneumatic Powered Drone Catcher Gun

Vetri Velmurugan K1, Maheshwaran C V2, Balabadra Abhizgn2, Jagadeesh C2

1Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai

2Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai

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ABSTRACT - Drones are ubiquitous today, serving various functions like delivery and surveillance. However, their prevalence also poses security risks; they can be misused for unauthorized surveillance or causing disturbances with their noise. To counter this, a system is needed to protect against drones trespassing into private property or restricted areas. Thus, we propose a drone-catching system capable of intercepting drones within a certain range. Our solution involves a drone catcher gun designed not only to shoot but also capture drones intact for further analysis. This allows for the retrieval of valuable evidence without destroying the drone. Powered by a compressed cylinder, the gun operates by releasing high-pressure air through pipes connected to a trigger-operated valve. A specially designed net with four cylindrical ends is deployed to ensnare the target. The net is propelled by cylindrical bullets fired through three hollow barrels to ensure accuracy. The barrels are engineered to enable the net to deploy at a specific angle upon firing. This lightweight and portable system can be mounted on the user's back, facilitating swift deployment to intercept and neutralize unauthorized drones.

Key Words: drone, catcher, pneumatic, compressed, pressure, unauthorized