Reusability
Designed for repeated interventions without consumable ammunition.
Acoustic interception of drones.
We are developing R.A.R., an acoustic interception system designed to stop the mission of drones threatening sensitive facilities.
Technology in development
From detection to response.
Drones can put sensitive facilities and operations at risk. Detecting a threat is essential, but a response must also suit the environment and the systems available.
Protection requires different layers: detection, tracking and response.
A new interception layer.
R.A.R. is an acoustic emitter in development, designed to intercept drones and stop their mission. Following detection and tracking by other systems, it provides a response layer intended to integrate with existing protection.
What R.A.R. aims to offer.
A reusable response designed to integrate into the protection of sensitive facilities.
Cost per interception
Reusability aims to lower the cost per interception.
Integration
Designed to complement existing detection and tracking systems.
Acoustic response
It does not rely on deliberate RF or GNSS interference or high-power microwaves (HPM).
Different approaches to response
Each category uses a different principle. The choice depends on the environment and protection requirements.
RF/GNSS interference
Acts on radio or navigation signals.
Kinetic interceptors
Interceptor drones or missiles neutralise the target through impact or an explosive charge.
High-power microwaves (HPM)
Electromagnetic energy can disable the drone’s electronics.
R.A.R.
Reusable acoustic interception designed to stop the drone’s mission.
Interception from the ground and the air.
We are developing a ground-based configuration as our primary path, with a planned airborne configuration to extend integration options.
Ground-based
The primary R.A.R. configuration: ground-based acoustic interception to support the protection of sensitive facilities.
Airborne
A planned acoustic payload for integration with a compatible airborne platform, as a later development path.
Sensitive infrastructure.
R.A.R. is being considered for potential applications at sensitive civilian and defence facilities. The photographs show reference facilities, not R.A.R. deployments.
Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0 · adapted image Military and defence facilities
A potential response layer to support the protection of facilities and operations.
Michiel1972 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · adapted image Airports and aviation infrastructure
A response designed to complement the protection of sensitive aviation environments.
Ce Ele 415 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image Energy facilities
A response option for infrastructure where operational continuity matters.
ESA · CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO · adapted image Space ground infrastructure
Complementary protection for ground stations and operations.
Our team.
A team combining systems, electronics and acoustics to develop R.A.R.
Guillermo Alba Buitrón
Aerospace engineer
Project management, systems architecture and business development
Alejandro Gil Getino
Aerospace engineer
Electronics, avionics, power systems, control and software
Christian González Pérez
Aerospace engineer
Acoustics, data analysis, funding, and aeroelastic and structural modelling and simulation