IXI DRONEKILLERTIMI IXI DRONEKILLER™ IXI DRONEKILLER™ The IXI DRONEKILLER™ is the first Hand-Held Counter UAS technology using Software Defined Radios. The IXI DRONEKILLER™ can disable small Class I and Class II unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) operating on all major global C2 and GNSS bands out to effective LOS. The IXI DRONEKILLER™ is compact and light weight, able to be deployed by ground forces personnel in mobile units, strike teams, at checkpoints, forward outposts, and security response teams. The Drone Killer™ can also fill gaps in Electronic Fences due to line of sight obstructions. • • • • • • Field programmable with integrated USB port for software updates Disrupts C2 or GPS link controlling drones to descend or return to origin RF sensor detect all drone signals; aids targeting in all light conditions LED settings adjustable for low to bright light conditions for targeting User trainings is less than 1 minute; acquires drone < 3 seconds Most cost effective system available on the market Field Testing & Upcoming Events Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Field-upgradeable waveforms Range up to 800 meters 415 - 435 MHZ 902 - 928 MHZ 2.40 – 2.50 GHZ 5.15 – 5.35 GHz 5.725 – 5.875 GHZ GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou (GNSS) L1 • GNSS L2 option • Range Detection > 2 km in adaptive sense mode • © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. Encrypted software defined radio >1 hour continuous TX operation >6 hour sensor operation Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery External 10-19V operation mode 7 lbs., 26” long Right or left hand operation -20 to +40 C operating temp. -40 to +85 C storage range -20 to +50 C Battery storage Environmentally ruggedized Ruggedized for shock and vibe Accessory power port • • • • SOFWERX Ft. Bragg– Apr International Frigate Working Group San Diego – Apr Sea, Air & Space National Harbor– Apr Warrior West San Diego - Apr 2 Primary COTS sUAS Threats DJI Phantom IV (2016) • Main sUAS platforms hard to stop – DJI Phantom IV (explosives workhorse) – DJI Mavic (covert surveillance) – DJI Inspires, Typhoon Gs, and other larger platforms for heavy payloads – Fixed-wing platforms with Futaba, Dragonlink, & other radios for pervasive surveillance and long operating range – Older multi-rotors using much less sophisticated C2 links still common • Bottom line: beat DJI radios, and you beat most of the problem © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. DJI Mavic (2016) DJI Inspire 2 (2016) Parrot Disco (2015) 3 DRONEKILLER™ Solution • Unit disrupts commercial UAS command & control (C2) signals and GPS receivers • Forces targets to return home or crash • Gap-filler & mobile unit to complement fixed-base and vehicle-mounted systems • Sensor aids night-time UAS targeting and detects other RF activity in view • 7 lbs., 26” long - similar to FN90 • Global 433 MHz, 915 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz, and GPS L1 bands • Range limited by LOS/visibility (400-800 m) © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 4 IXI DRONEKILLER™ Vs. Competition Battelle Dronebuster IXI DRONEKILLER ™ BB Jammer BB Jammer FFSK, PSK Primary US bands All All All Euro/Asian bands Lab-Reconfigured No Field Programmable 5.2 GHz band Unknown No Yes Small SWaP No Yes Yes Easy to Train/Use No Moderate Yes Temperature stable Yes No Yes Ruggedness No No Yes Sensor upgrade Lab-Reconfigured Lab-Reconfigured Field Programmable Waveform upgrade Lab-Reconfigured No Field Programmable Waveform type © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 5 Characterizing Threats • IXI has measured the C2 and data links of primary threats • Allows optimization of defeat waveform and range ratio • DJI Lightbridge has fast FSK spread spectrum waveforms • Major Lightbridge C2 waveform upgrade in April/May 2017 without advance notice • “Broadband jammer” competitors can’t keep up – no field software field upgrades © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 6 Characterizing Threats • Example waveform single channel in modern Mavic • Timing, bandwidth, and shift keying consistent • Very hard to disrupt/jam as of April 2017 update © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 7 Countering Threats • Resilient to brute-force jamming; Drone Defender & Dronebuster require +10 dBm jam “noise” over Mavic signal (C2) to defeat • IXI DRONEKILLER™ uses similar FFSK waveform as Mavic, so only 0 dBm required for disruption of C2 events Jam type signal • IXI can therefore achieve higher “effect per SWaP” – longer range, battery life, etc. for given size FFSK type signal © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 8 Simple Controls • Separate power switch for C2 and GPS effect • Sensor lights forward help operator keep eyes on target 1. Power on C2 and/or GPS to enter sense mode 2. Squeeze trigger to enter disruption mode – Red lights indicate UAS target or ground station within forward arc – Green possible UAS target – Blue unlikely to be target • Trigger to engage Sensor mode detects UAS Lights flash when disrupting – Lights flash to alert operator • Dim switch (off/NV to bright) • Ambidextrous, rear-shouldered weight distribution • Useable w/tactical gear © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 9 Intuitive Use • Li-Ion battery-operated similar to cordless power tool • Power level shown on console and on side of battery • When red, power is running low and unit will turn off soon • Can be “hot swapped” with new battery or external power cord (AC/DC PS or car plug) • Charging base uses same plug • Software field upgrade uses same plug with a USB cord © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 10 DRONEKILLER™ Testing • Recent Events • Camp Pendleton in support of ANTX 2018 • Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in support of ANTX 2017 • Orange County(with Fox News) • San Luis Obispo County • San Diego County (with CBS8) © 2017 IXI TECHNOLOGY. 11 CONTACT: ANDY MORABE AMY BROSCHAK