A system for protecting armored vehicles from FPV drones has been developed in Russia, which uses net interception instead of detonation. The idea was presented by the Ryazan Guards Higher Airborne Command School (RVVDKU).
The complex is designed to protect the upper projection – the most vulnerable zone of tanks. Upon target detection, the automation tracks the drone and launches a pneumatic net launcher.
The net is fired towards the target and entangles the propellers. The drone loses stability and falls without reaching the vehicle.
The system fundamentally differs from classic active protection systems – there is no explosion. This reduces the risk of damage to friendly equipment and simplifies its use. According to the engineers' concept, such solutions are cheaper and suitable for mass implementation.
However, questions remain regarding its effectiveness. FPV drones are characterized by high speed and maneuverability, which casts doubt on the system's ability to cover all attack directions. An additional risk factor is the limited reload time during group strikes.