To counter the new dronesecurity threats, MEDUSA is asmart countermeasure opposinga proportionate response to adrone attack, whether it is anisolated UAV or a swarm, andworks best in conjunction withHYDRA detection input thatallows MEDUSA to reduce itscollateral interferences.
*The purchase and utilization of such technologies isstrongly regulated and requires export license onCERBAIR’s side. Please liaise with your local regulatorto make sure you are entitled to import and use thisequipment.
Drones: a growing concernBecause drones can guarantee the anonymity andimpunity of their pilots, they have become the perfecttool for malevolent actors. Small, nimble,inconspicuous, affordable, easy-to-use and able totransport diverse payloads with increasing levels ofautonomy, drones today bypass all traditionalsecurity measures and put all critical sites at risk.Risk of attack or collision, vector of espionage orcontraband: malevolent drone intrusion scenarios arenumerous.
• Instantaneous, gradual and proportionateneutralization depending on the level of threat:isolated drone VS swarm
• Long range: 1,6/1 or 2/1 ratios
• Broad coverage: 2,4/5,8 GHz/433/900 MHz/L
• Smart mode: RF range targeting to reduce EMinterferences and automatic trigger viaintegration with HYDRA
• Ease of installation: 10 min / 2 PAX
• Modular, evolutive and highly configurable
Key takeaways
Our missionSince 2015, CERBAIR has secured its clients’ nearairspace with high-tech solutions. To cope with theasymmetrical threat posed by drones, CERBAIR aimsat democratizing high performing solutions toprotect the many with its unique approach:
• Highest Cost-Efficiency on the market• Mobility and Simplicity of use• Modularity and Upgradability
MEDUSAUltimate rampart against drone attacks, MEDUSA is arange of drone neutralization solutions based onelectromagnetic (EM) jamming. Similar to themythological gorgon Medusa, who turned those whobeheld her to stone, MEDUSA produces an EMemission that instantly pins down surroundingdrones, effectively countering them just like its oldapotropaic symbol was supposed to ward off Evil.
Why neutralize?During a drone intrusion, a security operator caneither use indirect measures such as arresting thepilot, or neutralize the rogue drone.
When the attack scenario is very serious and livesare at risk, the security operators’ chain of commandneeds to react ASAP in order to neutralize the roguedrone in time. In such cases, the countermeasure’sefficiency and low collateral damage are paramountfor the success of the mission.
C A P T E U R R F
Several types of drone countermeasures exist:kinetic, electromagnetic or directed energy weapons.
Although all categories and sub-technologies presenttheir own pros and cons, smart jamming* is the mostefficient and balanced drone countermeasure to bedeployed in a complex urban environment in whichlimiting the entailed collateral damage is veryimportant. Thus, smart jamming constitutes anefficient last rampart against drone attacks.
*The purchase and utilization of such technologies is strongly regulatedand requires export license on CERBAIR’s side. Please liaise with yourlocal regulator to make sure you are entitled to import and use thisequipment.
MEDUSA solutions compositionHardware• Case holding signal-generating electronic boards
and power amplifiers• Antennas, cables and mounting.Software• Remote control via integration with HYDRA:
- Settings and effector status.- Access to smart mode / automatic trigger.- Alarm and automatic deactivation after
long uninterrupted use for safety.Service• Site reconnaissance.• System calibration and training.• Hardware warranty and software maintenance.
How jamming affects drones• Jamming interferes with the communications that drones
rely on, namely the uplink, downlink and GNSS reception.
• Once one or several of these channels is jammed, thedrone automatically triggers its emergency procedure thatits pilot chose before take-off:
Safe landing. Return to Home. Hover until battery is depleted, then safe landing.
• If GNSS reception is also saturated, the drone will not beable to Return To Home and will therefore trigger its safelanding by default.
C A P T E U R R F
RangeSeveral factors can impact neutralization ranges such as the distance ratio [MEDUSA – Drone] / [Drone –Remote Control], the drone model, local RF pollution, topography, surrounding constructions or weatherconditions.
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V e r s i o n 0 6 / 2 0 2 0
Remote control MEDUSA 200
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Spectrum extensionTo increase the neutralizationcoverage by adding low frequencyranges on which several rarerdrones can operate.
Mobility kitTo temporarily protect a sensitivesite or event. Includes a wheeledtransport case, a tripod andantenna mounting.
CERBAIR is supported by several prestigious investors includingMBDA (European leader in missile and missile guidance system),ensuring the sustainability of the company. Together, we workhard on designing complete anti drone solutions for armies.
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CERBAIR’s radiofrequency based technology detects the vast majority of civilian dronesin the air today. It is easy to install, integrates seamlessly into existing security systemsand is controlled by a user–friendly interface that allows its operations to be up andrunning quickly, saving time and money.
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Jean-Michel Aulas, Chairman
CERBAIR proved to be a company that perfectly understood the drone threats and themeans to protect from them. […] Their deep knowledge of anti drone technologiesinvolved in detection, identification and neutralization […] their toolbox approach […] arekey assets to secure your near airspace from malicious drones with the highest level ofprofessionalism.
Stéphane Durand, CEO
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Client references
French Ministry of DefenseCERBAIR is proud to equip several units ofthe French Army with its anti dronesolutions.
G7 in BiarritzCERBAIR was honored to take part insecuring the 2019 G7 summit from dronethreats.
Colombian Air ForceCERBAIR actively protects some bases ofthe Colombian Air Force from potentialdrone attacks.
