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3 books on Counter-Drone systems [PDF]
October 05, 2025 | 22 |
These books are covering air-drone detection technologies, electronic countermeasures, drone jamming techniques, legal and ethical considerations, anti-drone weaponry, military and civilian applications and the future of unmanned aerial threat mitigation.
1. Innovative Technologies on Electrical Power Systems for Smart Cities
2025 by Imad Aboudrar, Farhad Ilahi Bakhsh, Anand Nayyar, Ilias Ouachtouk
This book contains interesting content on the use of AI in counter-drone systems. Traditional methods of UAV detection that rely on radar or radio frequency signals have limitations in distinguishing between drones and other objects. AI-based approaches, especially those using deep learning and computer vision, provide significant improvements. Modern convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and object detection algorithms such as YOLO enable real-time identification and classification of the most common targets. AI algorithms are also applied during the interception phase of counter-drone action (usually using electromagnetic neutralization). AI models (based on reinforcement learning algorithms) predict the optimal electromagnetic interference flow direction required to disrupt the drone’s communication and control systems while minimizing collateral damage. AI models in counter-drone systems can not only detect and classify threats, but also make real-time decisions on the best course of action. This capability is especially important in dynamic environments where new drone usage patterns constantly appear.
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2. The Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future
2021 by Seth J. Frantzman
The author of this book investigates why drones have not yet become a priority military technology? On the one hand, we already have the technology that allows drones to stay in the air for several days, carry long-range missiles. We have mini-drones that soldiers can use in the jungle for reconnaissance and dropping tear gas. However, there are two problems. The first is the slow development of drone platforms. Military leadership is slow to implement new platforms: if they already have F-16 fighter or M-16 rifle, they will use this platform for decades. The same with drones - there is a Predator model and they just make it faster or equip it with more weapons, radars and cameras. It takes a decade to develop new drone platform in Europe and the US didn't export drones and allowed China to catch up and overtake them. The second problem is that the military has not yet realized the power of drones. While futurists envisioned skies full of drones, real-life commanders reject this future. No country produces thousands of drones to arm their army. But there are glimmers of hope: Iran’s drone swarms have forced Western countries to rethink their air defenses. The war in Libya has shown that cheap Turkish drones can destroy Russian air defenses, turning them into a kind of instant air army.
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3. The Drone Age: How Drone Technology Will Change War and Peace
2020 by Michael J. Boyle
In this book, the author correctly noted that the word "drone" is currently a very controversial term. The US Air Force generally rejects the term "drone" because all its UAVs are controlled by people while term "drone" can create the impression that the machine flies autonomously. The current generation of military drones - for example, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-4 Global Hawk - are no more autonomous than a passenger airliner. For this reason, some believe that drones should be called remotely piloted aircrafts (RPA). The most famous drone today, the MQ-1 Predator, is closer to a military fighter like the F-16. It has a wingspan of 16.7 m, carries a payload of 1020 kg at takeoff and can fly 1239 km. For comparison, let's take a look at regular quadcopter used by hobbyists and small companies for filming or delivering goods. The popular Phantom 3, made by Chinese company DJI, weighs about 1.2 kg and can fly up to 2 km. The Phantom 3 has a good camera, but it can't carry much cargo and is small enough to fit in your hands.
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1. Innovative Technologies on Electrical Power Systems for Smart Cities
2025 by Imad Aboudrar, Farhad Ilahi Bakhsh, Anand Nayyar, Ilias Ouachtouk
This book contains interesting content on the use of AI in counter-drone systems. Traditional methods of UAV detection that rely on radar or radio frequency signals have limitations in distinguishing between drones and other objects. AI-based approaches, especially those using deep learning and computer vision, provide significant improvements. Modern convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and object detection algorithms such as YOLO enable real-time identification and classification of the most common targets. AI algorithms are also applied during the interception phase of counter-drone action (usually using electromagnetic neutralization). AI models (based on reinforcement learning algorithms) predict the optimal electromagnetic interference flow direction required to disrupt the drone’s communication and control systems while minimizing collateral damage. AI models in counter-drone systems can not only detect and classify threats, but also make real-time decisions on the best course of action. This capability is especially important in dynamic environments where new drone usage patterns constantly appear.
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2. The Drone Wars: Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future
2021 by Seth J. Frantzman
The author of this book investigates why drones have not yet become a priority military technology? On the one hand, we already have the technology that allows drones to stay in the air for several days, carry long-range missiles. We have mini-drones that soldiers can use in the jungle for reconnaissance and dropping tear gas. However, there are two problems. The first is the slow development of drone platforms. Military leadership is slow to implement new platforms: if they already have F-16 fighter or M-16 rifle, they will use this platform for decades. The same with drones - there is a Predator model and they just make it faster or equip it with more weapons, radars and cameras. It takes a decade to develop new drone platform in Europe and the US didn't export drones and allowed China to catch up and overtake them. The second problem is that the military has not yet realized the power of drones. While futurists envisioned skies full of drones, real-life commanders reject this future. No country produces thousands of drones to arm their army. But there are glimmers of hope: Iran’s drone swarms have forced Western countries to rethink their air defenses. The war in Libya has shown that cheap Turkish drones can destroy Russian air defenses, turning them into a kind of instant air army.
Download PDF
3. The Drone Age: How Drone Technology Will Change War and Peace
2020 by Michael J. Boyle
In this book, the author correctly noted that the word "drone" is currently a very controversial term. The US Air Force generally rejects the term "drone" because all its UAVs are controlled by people while term "drone" can create the impression that the machine flies autonomously. The current generation of military drones - for example, the MQ-9 Reaper or RQ-4 Global Hawk - are no more autonomous than a passenger airliner. For this reason, some believe that drones should be called remotely piloted aircrafts (RPA). The most famous drone today, the MQ-1 Predator, is closer to a military fighter like the F-16. It has a wingspan of 16.7 m, carries a payload of 1020 kg at takeoff and can fly 1239 km. For comparison, let's take a look at regular quadcopter used by hobbyists and small companies for filming or delivering goods. The popular Phantom 3, made by Chinese company DJI, weighs about 1.2 kg and can fly up to 2 km. The Phantom 3 has a good camera, but it can't carry much cargo and is small enough to fit in your hands.
Download PDF
How to download PDF:
1. Install Gooreader
2. Enter Book ID to the search box and press Enter
3. Click "Download Book" icon and select PDF*
* - note that for yellow books only preview pages are downloaded
