The Most Advanced Anti-Drone Truck You've Ever Seen
The video showcases the Leonitis AGV, a mobile anti-drone truck system developed by three companies including Epis, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Kodiak Defense. The system features autonomous driving capabilities, 360-degree radar detection, and an electromagnetic interference beam that can disable drones at up to 2 kilometers range.
Summary
The video features Andy Lowry demonstrating the Leonitis AGV (Autonomous Ground Vehicle), an advanced mobile anti-drone defense system. This collaboration between Epis, General Dynamics Land Systems, and Kodiak Defense addresses the Army's need for mobile drone defense solutions. The truck can operate autonomously like a Waymo vehicle, driving itself to optimal positions for drone engagement. The system includes four radar panels providing 360-degree surveillance (two on the bumper, two on the roof), cameras for autonomous navigation, Starlink and UHF antennas for communication, and a 10x8 foot electromagnetic interference antenna. The main weapon system uses hundreds of individual elements behind the antenna that create phased energy waves, similar to synchronized wave makers in water, forming a concentrated beam of 5-10 degrees. The beam uses gallium nitride technology to convert DC power to high-powered microwave energy through components called LRAMs. The system can detect drones at up to 20 kilometers but engages targets at approximately 2 kilometers. Unlike laser systems that have caused airport shutdowns, this electromagnetic system operates safely alongside other radar systems. The company plans to produce one system per week by year-end, aiming for 50 units annually, with potential expansion to Oklahoma for higher volume production exceeding 100 units per year.
Key Insights
- Andy Lowry explains that the Army specifically requested mobile anti-drone systems because they want everything to be maneuverable as they defend different bases, recognizing that mobility is a necessity
- Lowry describes how the system uses hundreds of individual antenna elements that phase up energy like synchronized wave makers in water, timing wave crests to create one tremendously strong beam
- The system faces a unique engineering challenge of creating electromagnetic interference to disable electronics from hundreds of meters away without self-destructing, requiring tremendous innovation in shielding
- Lowry explains that detection range is longer than engagement range, with drones detectable at 10-20 kilometers but engagement beginning at around 2 kilometers
- Unlike laser systems that have caused airport shutdowns, Lowry claims this electromagnetic system can operate safely alongside other radars without needing to shut down airports
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Transcript
[0:00] The VE R branch just got some defense tech upgrades. Check it out. All right. So, we're out here with Andy Lowry and uh we got the Leonitis right behind us on a truck with all [0:32] kinds of whisbangs on it. What What are we looking What are we looking at here? Well, we debuted this is our uh Leonitis AGV autonomous ground vehicle. And what we have is a full-size system like we were talking about, ones that would be appropriate against maybe a base defense or something large larger range, but now this is made to be mobile. Now, three companies came together to make this mobile. One, Epis, see the big antenna. Two, General Dynamics…
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