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In an era where drone technology has become both a boon and a threat, the rise of interceptor drones marks a significant milestone in modern defence and surveillance. Designed to detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized or hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), interceptor drones are rapidly becoming a crucial asset in military, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection domains.

What Are Interceptor Drones?

As a type of UAV, interceptor drones are designed for the specific purpose of locating and neutralizing other drones. Unlike other combat or surveillance drones which operate independently to gather information or deliver payloads, interceptor drones are employed with the singular mission of neutralizing drone threats. These defensive drones are designed to protect airspace from unauthorized drone incursions, whether for espionage, contraband, or terrorist activities.

They are fitted with sensors, high-speed motors, and various other systems for interception, including nets, kinetic projectiles, jammers, or even kamikaze-style self-detonation. Some models are equipped with AI to make independent decisions while pursuing and tracking targets.

The Growing Need for Drone Interceptors

As the commercial and recreational use of drones becomes increasingly common, incidents involving rogue or weaponized drones are on the rise. Unauthorized drone flights over airports and public events, as well as drones used for smuggling contraband into prisons or by insurgents in conflict zones, pose significant and growing threats.

Several notable incidents underscore the urgency of addressing this issue:

• Gatwick Airport Disruption: A series of drone sightings near the runway led to a 36-hour shutdown of the UK’s second-busiest airport, affecting over 1,000 flights.
• Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Both sides have extensively utilized drones, including interceptor drones, marking a significant shift towards large-scale drone warfare.

These incidents reveal the limitations of traditional defense systems in detecting and countering small, fast-moving UAVs. As a result, there is a growing global demand for specialized counter-UAV technologies, particularly interceptor drones. Read More

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Government of India vide their gazette dated 06^th December 2018, passed an order for High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) which shall came into force by 1^st day of April 2019.

What is High Security Registration Plates (HSRP)?

A High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is an aluminium-made number plate that is fixed onto a vehicle by a minimum of two non-reusable Snap-On locks and has various identifiable features.

What are the features of High Security Registration Plates?

• It has aluminium-made number plate that is fixed onto a vehicle by a minimum of two non-reusable Snap-On locks.
• To protect against counterfeiting, a chromium-based hologram of the size 20 mm x 20 mm shall be applied by hot stamping on the top left-hand corner of the plate in both front and rear plates. The hologram shall contain CHAKRA in blue colour.
• The permanent identification number of minimum 10 digits shall be laser branded into the reflective sheeting on the bottom left-hand side of the registration plate with the letter size being 5 mm
• The hot stamping film to be applied on the letters or numerals of the licence number shall bear the inscription “INDIA”.
• It also has a third registration plate in the form of a self-destructive type chromium based hologram sticker shall be of the size of 100 mm x 60 mm is to be affixed on the inner side of left hand corner of windshield of the vehicle.
• The background colour for the self-destructive type chromium based hologram sticker for the Diesel vehicles shall be Orange and it shall be Light Blue for the Petrol and CNG vehicles. For all other vehicles, the background shall be of grey colour
• The unique high security registration plate shall be linked electronically to the vehicle after its affixture on the vehicle on registration.
• Retro Reflective Sheet (RRS) is used in HSRP that helps to enhance night-time visibility. HSRP is made using a high-grade RRS that helps in increasing visibility from a distance of over 200 meters.

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What are FASTags?

FASTag is an electronic toll collection system in India, operated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). It employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it.

FASTag are normally affixed on the windscreen of our vehicle which enables us to drive through toll plazas. When the vehicle crosses the toll plaza, the toll fee will get deducted from the bank account/prepaid wallet linked to the FASTag . An activated FASTtag works on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.

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After the failure of demonetization, the BJP government has come up with a new plan to phantasm for the common people of the country. Our Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, has announced that FASTags will become mandatory for all vehicles, private and commercial, from December 15,2019 (the earlier deadline was December 1) and instructed NHAI to ensure deployment of best technology for success of FASTag project. Read More