This Huge Anti-Drone Net Launcher Looks Like It Came From A Video Game - Newsy

No doubt about it: Drones are getting popular. And governments and private companies alike are scrambling to find a solution to take out devices that buzz around in areas where they shouldn’t be. OpenWorks Engineering thinks it’s found that solution: an anti-drone net launcher that looks like it came straight out of a video game. The SkyWall 100 uses a smart scope that predicts the drone’s flight path to help the user aim. It then uses compressed air to launch a tiny rocket that drops a net on the drone. The net has a parachute attached to give the drone a softer landing so it isn’t too damaged if it’s part of a forensic investigation. Capturing unwanted drones is hardly a novel idea. There’s a drone that can actually shoot nets at other drones and return them safely to the ground. There’s also the old-school solution of training eagles to pluck drones out of the sky — y’know, like the Dutch police did. The Skywall is only available on a made-to-order basis right now, but the makers told Wired that the U.K.’s Metropolitan Police are interested in the device. This video includes a clip from DJI and Politie. Sources: DJI Politie ------------------------------------- Newsy is your source for concise, unbiased video news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. Newsy delivers the news and perspective you need without the hype and bias common to many news sources. See more at Like Newsy on Facebook: