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Volume 14 DroneGun, the stand-alone portable rifle-style jammer that is currently undergoing multiple trials and governmental procurement processes globally. July 2017 Edition • • • • conditions Portable: Rifle shape with a backpack, one person operation Easy to use: no technical training for set up or use required Immediate video cease: immediately ceases video transmission back to the drone operator Enables investigation: drone remains intact and available for forensic investiga- tion (See in Action! Courtesy of DroneShield and YouTube) DroneGun provides a safe counter- measure against a wide range of drone models. It allows for a controlled management of drone payload such as explosives, with no damage to common drones models or surrounding environ- ment due to the drones generally responding via a vertical controlled landing on the spot, or returning back to the starting point (assisting to track the operator). (See military demonstration. Courtesy of DroneShield and YouTube) DroneShield has been actively trialing Drone- Gun with a number of militaries globally over the recent months, as drone deployments in armed conflicts continue to rise rapidly. Benefits of DroneGun Tactical Drone Jam- mer: • Effective coverage: Allows for an up to 2km coverage, in a wide range of environmental 54