"The counter-unmanned air system (UAS) developed by DARPA uses new radar technology to detect UAS (drone) threats and then pairs targets with specific interception equipment. That interception equipment, which can be either small fixed-wing or small rotary-wing (helicopter-like) aircraft, is then launched to employ one of two types of non-explosive countermeasures to bring down problematic drones. The anti-drone system is designed to fit on existing military land or sea vehicles for deployment.

The counter-drone equipment is outfitted with non-explosive countermeasures so that it can be used near military personnel and equipment without posing a danger of injury or damage. Also according to the DARPA announcement, the non-explosive nature of the countermeasures means that the new anti-drone technology can be used in urban or other populated areas without endangering civilians.

DARPA is discussing one of its non-explosive approaches to bringing down drones, noting in its recent an