An engineer from Chekhov has patented a new model of a traumatic cartridge designed for remote non-lethal impact and adapted for use with unmanned platforms. In his development, he eliminated the main problem of shooting from light carriers – uncontrolled recoil.

The novelty of the solution lies in the bidirectional arrangement of the ammunition. A reduced-power charge is placed in the center of the cartridge case, and a striking element in the form of a rubber bullet and a compensating counterweight are symmetrically located on both sides of it. Their masses are strictly equalized, which allows for simultaneously forming oppositely directed impulses during a shot.

At the moment the charge is activated, gases accelerate both elements in different directions. The rubber bullet provides a traumatic but non-penetrating effect, designed to temporarily incapacitate the object. The counterweight, made of a neutral material, does not perform a striking function and serves solely to balance the system.

The key effect of the design is almost complete recoil compensation. This allows the cartridge to be used on unstable carriers, including unmanned aerial vehicles, without significant deviation from the aiming line even during a series of shots.

The development is aimed at a wide range of tasks: from perimeter security and responding to violations to deterring wild animals near populated areas. The possibility of application in crowded conditions, where minimizing the risk of severe consequences is required, is separately emphasized.