As the use of small unmanned aerial vehicles with a first-person view (FPV) in active combat zones increases, Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) has introduced a new fully integrated weapon system specifically designed to neutralize aerial threats at close range.For the first time, a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun has been adapted for use as a precision weapon to protect against drones.
This solution is based on the M4 AI Drone Guardian, produced by the Italian company Benelli Armi SpA. The platform is equipped with the Benelli Advanced Impact barrel system and is optimized for hitting drones at a distance of zero to 50 meters with advanced capabilities up to 100 meters under favorable conditions. According to BDT, this "old-school" approach has demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in defending against drones in close combat, offering an intuitive and direct method of defeat.
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