Burkina Faso soldiers are now fielding a Chinese-made WRJ-Q02 anti-drone jammer that can force unwanted small commercial drones to land. The anti-drone jammer costs $2,300 per unit.
According to the official supplier, Shenzhen Greetwin, the portable light Uav Drone Jammer, Built-in high gain directional antenna, Built-in 6 sets of independently operated RF working unit, can choose to on/off GPS to drive the drone or force the drone to land, can be transmitted shielding interference signals to the surrounding 45-degree angle, Coverage (500-1000m) can be comprehensive and stable uninterrupted shielding of the 433MHz, 1200MHz, 900MHz, GPSL1, WIFI 2.4G, and 5.8G bands in the UAV frequency band.
It features High-gain 10dbi built-in antenna, Jamming range up to 1.2 KM, Working for more than 45 minutes with fully charged. The display can choose to display the power and voltage, and the customer can switch according to their requirements. There is a power switch in the visible part of the body, including a power indicator, which can be operated directly by one hand. Independent design of control switch, aiming at stopping peeping, driving away, and forcing to land.
As drones become increasingly accessible and affordable, their usage has grown exponentially across the African continent. they are also being employed by non-state actors for illicit activities, posing significant security challenges. Non-state actors, including insurgent groups, terrorists, and criminal organizations, have been leveraging drones for reconnaissance, surveillance, and weapon delivery purposes.
As the adoption of drones continues to expand across Africa, the demand for robust anti-drone technologies is expected to grow in parallel.
