An increase in drone-based warfare highlights the necessity for counter-drone coaching options.

Earlier this month, counter-drone safety firm DroneShield introduced that it has partnered with Operator, a tactical coaching options supplier, to develop a brand new VR-based coaching system that may immerse army and regulation enforcement personnel in a wide range of distinctive eventualities, every with its personal personalized drone threats.

“Because the counterdrone trade continues to quickly develop and develop, evidenced by vital use of small drones by each aspect within the Ukraine conflict, there may be an emergent want for counterdrone techniques and coaching packages for the system operators,” stated DroneShield CEO, Oleg Vornik, in an official launch. “As the worldwide chief within the C-UAS sector, DroneShield is nicely positioned to offer the coaching.”

In line with DroneShield, the system can be utilized to instruct customers on tips on how to successfully function the DroneGun Tactical and DroneGun MKIII, each of which come included with the system alongside a VR headset and devoted teacher pill. Within the video supplied, we see how the system immerses customers in several fight eventualities in opposition to varied drone sorts, from reconnaissance to payload supply.

Instructors can monitor a consumer’s efficiency in real-time utilizing the aforementioned pill. They will then carry out an interactive after-action evaluate and replay the state of affairs from any angle to offer instant suggestions.

“As we speak’s battlefield is evolving rapidly making it troublesome for entrance line defenders to be ready for all conditions,” added Operator CEO Wayne Jones. “Operator’s options are enabling defence and regulation enforcement to quickly prepare for these new conditions in lifelike, digital environments. We’re happy to have the ability to add cutting-edge XR-based Counter Drone coaching applications to Operator’s product providing, in partnership with the C-UAS market chief, DroneShield.”

These attending the I/ITSEC 2022 Exhibition in Orlando Florida can take a look at the coaching platform in-person from November twenty eighth till December 2nd.

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Picture Credit score: DroneShield x Operator