Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings

Jaan Goyvaerts; Tomas Földes; Alexander Borghgraef; Marijke Vandewal

doi:10.1117/12.3031630

Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings

Jaan Goyvaerts, Tomas Földes, Alexander Borghgraef, Marijke Vandewal

Laser & Optronics Lab

Royal Military Academy

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Abstract

We present first results from a study on the feasibility and impact of laser dazzling on drones, covering both laboratory and field tests. The research focused on the effects of laser dazzling on drone cameras and collision avoidance systems across various scenarios, including surveillance, attacks, and obstacle avoidance maneuvers with commercially available drones. These scenarios were tested in field studies using a green laser mounted on either a hand-held weapon frame or a manually tracked tripod equipped with a camera. This study highlights the potential vulnerabilities of UAVs to laser dazzling and aims to improve understanding of effective defense mechanisms in drone security.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II
Editors	Willy L. Bohn, Marc Eichhorn, Gareth D. Lewis
Publisher	Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
ISBN (Electronic)	9781510681101
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031630
Publication status	Published - 2024
Event	High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II 2024 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 16 Sept 2024 → 18 Sept 2024

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume	13201
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)	1996-756X

Conference

Conference	High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II 2024
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	16/09/24 → 18/09/24

Keywords

FPV drones
UAV
collision avoidance
defense strategies
drone cameras
field experiments
laser dazzling

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Goyvaerts, J., Földes, T., Borghgraef, A., & Vandewal, M. (2024). Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings. In W. L. Bohn, M. Eichhorn, & G. D. Lewis (Eds.), High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II Article 132010A (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 13201). Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031630

Goyvaerts, Jaan ; Földes, Tomas ; Borghgraef, Alexander et al. / Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings. High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II. editor / Willy L. Bohn ; Marc Eichhorn ; Gareth D. Lewis. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2024. (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering).

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Goyvaerts, J, Földes, T , Borghgraef, A & Vandewal, M 2024, Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings. in WL Bohn, M Eichhorn & GD Lewis (eds), High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II., 132010A, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 13201, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II 2024, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 16/09/24. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3031630

Assessing Laser Dazzling Effects on UAV Cameras and Collision Avoidance in Laboratory and Field Settings. / Goyvaerts, Jaan; Földes, Tomas ; Borghgraef, Alexander et al.
High-Power Lasers and Technologies for Optical Countermeasures II. ed. / Willy L. Bohn; Marc Eichhorn; Gareth D. Lewis. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, 2024. 132010A (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 13201).

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