Review of Intentional Electromagnetic Interference on UAV Sensor Modules and Experimental Study

With the advancement of technology, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are being used in numerous applications. However, the illegal use of UAVs, such as in terrorism and spycams, has also increased, which has led to active research on anti-drone methods. Various anti-drone methods have been proposed over time; however, the most representative method is to apply intentional electromagnetic interference to drones, especially to their sensor modules. In this paper, we review various studies on the effect of intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) on the sensor modules. Various studies on IEMI sources are reviewed and classified on the basis of the power level, information needed, and frequency. To demonstrate the application of drone-sensor modules, major sensor modules used in drones are briefly introduced, and the setup and results of the IEMI experiment performed on them are described. Finally, we discuss the effectiveness and limitations of the proposed methods and present perspectives for further research necessary for the actual application of anti-drone technology.

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With the advancement of technology, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, has become widespread. However, there has also been an increase in illegal activities involving drones, such as terrorism and unauthorized surveillance. This has led to active research on anti-drone methods, specifically intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI) applied to drone sensor modules. This paper reviews various studies on the effect of IEMI on sensor modules, categorizing them based on power level, information needed, and frequency. The results of IEMI experiments on major sensor modules used in drones are presented, along with a discussion on the effectiveness and limitations of the proposed methods, and potential areas for further research.