# Development of non-destructive anti-drone technologies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/development-of-non-destructive-anti-drone-technologies
> Updated: 2026-09-24T02:00:39.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Researchers and defense companies are developing non-destructive anti-drone technologies to secure critical infrastructure, airports, and urban areas. 

At TU Wien, the NoctuaNet2 project, funded by a €200,000 SPRIND challenge grant, utilizes a modular ground sensor network and AI-driven visual detection. This system deploys high-speed autonomous interceptor drones to capture intruders mid-air using specialized nets rather than destroying them. 

Additionally, VANEA Defence has introduced ATOMZA, a system for civilian operators. Instead of using communication jamming or GPS spoofing, ATOMZA employs optical disruption to blind a drone’s sensors, aiming to prevent navigation while minimizing the risk of falling debris in populated environments. The regulatory status of optical disruption for civilian use is currently awaiting verification.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: NTNU researchers develop wildlife-friendly drone technology

Researchers are developing drone frameworks to protect wildlife, while Norwegian agriculture increasingly integrates AI, sensors, and automated fleets to optimize farming operations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ntnu-researchers-develop-wildlife-friendly-drone-technology

### 2026-09-09: New non-destructive anti-drone technologies emerge

Researchers and defense companies are developing non-destructive anti-drone systems, including TU Wien’s net-based interceptors and VANEA Defence’s optical disruption technology, to secure critical sites.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-non-destructive-anti-drone-technologies-emerge

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