C-FPV
Countering FPV-Drones and Loitering Munition
Background
Over 70% of losses in Ukraine are now attributed to low-cost FPV drones – a staggering figure despite the widespread deployment of air defense systems. These drones pose a critical threat not only to armored and unarmored vehicles but also to individual soldiers, underscoring their broad availability and operational reach. Their small size, high speed, and maneuverability make them difficult to detect and track, while advanced terminal guidance technologies – such as fiber optics and AI – render them resistant to traditional jamming. Their unpredictable flight paths further complicate interception.
Current countermeasures are often inadequate. While shotguns are sometimes employed for close-range defense, they remain difficult to use effectively due to limited training and insufficient numbers in the field. Autocannons with programmable airburst munitions are effective but costly and scarce. Traditional machine guns (5.56mm, 7.62mm, 12.7mm) require large volumes of ammunition to achieve hits and pose a significant risk of friendly fire, as drones may approach from any direction. Furthermore, in an era of hybrid warfare and increased terrorist attacks, the ability to protect festivals, football stadiums and other key infrastructure with minimal risk to the public is paramount.
To address these shortcomings, we propose a distributed drone defense solution centered on a low-cost, rapid-fire rotary shotgun platform – delivering a scalable, field-adaptable response to the escalating drone threat. Unlike many conventional weapon systems, our platform offers unlimited elevation, allowing it to track and engage drones attacking from any direction – including directly overhead. This capability is critical, as FPV drones often exploit vertical angles of attack that traditional systems are unable to cover effectively.
Product
Our solution is a cost-effective, modular counter-FPV drone system designed to protect high-value assets and locations. Whether mounted on vehicles or fixed installations, it provides scalable defense against fast-moving, low-signature threats like kamikaze FPV drones.
The system features an electrically driven, five-barrel rotary shotgun configured for 12-gauge shells, with a novel magazine holding up to 500 rounds and supporting firing rates of up to 3,000 RPM. A unique firing train design ensures instant readiness from any rotational position.
This rotary configuration, paired with the high-capacity magazine, delivers continuous fire and controlled shot dispersion (center, left, right, high, low). It offers sustained engagement from a single reload and unrestricted elevation beyond 90°, critical for tracking and engaging vertical or steep threats – where belt-fed or cannon systems are limited.
Optimized for tungsten-based shotgun shells for maximum kill probability, the system is also compatible with standard high-end shotgun shells. Simulations, backed by FPV drone kill data from Norma Ammunition and others, show successful engagements at 50–100 meters using bursts of 10–20 shotgun shells even against very fast flying drones.
Hovering or slower-flying drones can be taken out at distances well beyond 100 meters.
This system bridges the gap between affordability, adaptability, and battlefield relevance, effectively countering one of the fastest-growing threats in modern warfare.
A separate development track is underway for a grenade-based variants, utilizing a range of munitions from birdshots and buckshots sized tungsten pellets to smart airburst munition. This system could extend the engagement range up to 500 meters, leveraging its inherent multi-feed capability. Additionally, other calibers are possible, offering further flexibility in countering drone threats.
HS3000 - 26" Barrels
High Rate of Fire:
The HS3000 can achieve a fire rate of up to 3000 rounds per minute (RPM), with immediate firing capability at any rotational state.
Ammunition:
It utilizes standard size 12/70 or 12/76 shotgun ammunition without requiring links. A 10-20 shell burst can unleash 2300-4600 tungsten pellets in a fraction of a second.
Magazine Capacity:
With a 400-round magazine capacity, the system allows for 25-50 engagements per reload, based on a multi-shot capability of 10-20 rounds per engagement.
Engagement Range:
The effective engagement range is between 0-100 meters.
HS1800 - 26" Barrels
High Rate of Fire:
The HS1800 can achieve a fire rate of up to 1800 rounds per minute (RPM), with immediate firing capability at any rotational state.
Ammunition:
It utilizes standard size 12/70 or 12/76 shotgun ammunition without requiring links. A 10-20 shell burst can unleash 2300-4600 tungsten pellets in a second.
Magazine Capacity:
With a 192-round magazine capacity, the system allows for 10-20 engagements per reload, based on a multi-shot capability of 10-20 rounds per engagement.
Engagement Range:
The effective engagement range is between 0-100 meters.
Drone Swatter
Turret Abilities:
The HS3000-32 mounted on a high-speed turret capable of traversing the vertical plane. This enables broad engagement coverage against agile drone threats from any direction. The turret may also be equipped with either the standard HS1800 or HS3000 systems with 26-inch barrels.
Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Operation:
The system can operate fully autonomously or with a "man-in-the-loop/on-the-loop." It supports sensor fusion, integrating data from onboard or remote sensors to enhance threat detection and targeting. This capability allows for seamless integration into automated engagement systems.
High Rate of Fire:
The Drone Swatter (HS3000-32) achieves a fire rate of up to 3,000 rounds per minute (RPM), with immediate firing capability at any rotational state.
Magazine Capacity:
Up to 500-round magazine capacity.
Extended Engagement Range:
Featuring 32-inch barrels chambered in 12/89, the Drone Swatter is optimized for improved long-range performance, with an effective engagement range of over 100 meters.
About C-FPV
Our team combines deep, cross-disciplinary expertise in mechanical engineering, experimental mechanics, and defense systems. Founded specifically to combat the growing threat of FPV kamikaze drones, we bring a unique and practical approach to modern defense challenges. With backgrounds spanning military service, academic research, and industrial innovation, we are dedicated to developing solutions that address some of the most pressing security concerns of today. Our innovative design is patent pending, reflecting our commitment to pioneering new solutions.
We are experienced in high-precision mechanical design, including the development of advanced pan-tilt radar platforms with integrated direct-drive motors and feedback systems. Our hands-on experience includes AI, control systems, weapons testing, terminal ballistics, active protection systems and armored vehicle survivability, gained through years of collaboration with defense organizations worldwide.
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