THE NEW REALITY: DRONES ARE EVERYWHERE

 

FPV attack drones have transformed modern combat. These agile threats cost mere hundreds of euros but can disable vehicles, destroy equipment, and threaten personnel. Traditional anti-aircraft systems are too slow, too expensive, or simply can't engage at the ranges where these small, fast-moving targets operate.

 

The infantry soldier—the last line of defense—needs a solution.

 

Specialized anti-drone shotguns exist, but they create more problems than they solve. These aren't ordinary shotguns—they're high-pressure certified military-grade systems specifically designed to handle the extreme pressures of tungsten anti-drone ammunition. And the ammunition itself is expensive specialty tungsten shot engineered specifically for drone threats.

 

The shotgun solution requires:

- A specialized high-pressure certified weapon (adding 4.5+ kg with ammunition to your loadout)

- Expensive tungsten anti-drone ammunition (€9.50 per round vs. €0.50 for standard shotgun shells)

- Limited ammunition capacity (typical loadout: 20 rounds vs. 30-200 in your rifle)

- Slow rate of fire (30 rpm vs. 600-700 rpm)

- Short effective range (~35m before pellets lose killing energy)

- Additional training and logistics burden for an entirely separate weapon system

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What if there was a better way?

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INTRODUCING DRONEBLASTER: THE AMMUNITION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

 

DroneBlaster transforms your standard-issue rifle into a precision anti-drone weapon.

 

Here's the key difference: While specialized anti-drone shotguns require expensive, high-pressure certified weapons and costly tungsten ammunition, DroneBlaster works with the standard rifles your troops already carry. No new guns. No additional training. No logistics headaches. Just load DroneBlaster ammunition into your M16, AK-5, HK416, SCAR, or any standard 5.56mm or 7.62mm NATO rifle, and you're ready to defend against aerial threats.

 

How It Works: Simple Yet Ingenious

 

Each DroneBlaster round contains six hard copper alloy penetrators instead of a traditional bullet. When fired:

 

1. Launch: Penetrators exit at 920 m/s (5.56) or 840 m/s (7.62)—over twice shotgun velocity

2. Flight: Spin-stabilized penetrators maintain energy and accuracy over distance

3. Impact: Each penetrator delivers 16-35x more energy than a shotgun pellet

4. Result: Drone neutralized—electronics destroyed, motors disabled, airframe penetrated

 

Think of it as a precision shotgun blast with the speed and range of a rifle.

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WHY DRONEBLASTER OUTPERFORMS EVERYTHING ELSE

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1. Use the Weapon You Already Have

 

This is DroneBlaster's fundamental advantage: Your rifle is already in your hands. Your team is already trained on it.

 

Compare this to the specialized shotgun approach, which requires procuring, maintaining, and training on high-pressure certified weapons specifically designed for tungsten anti-drone ammunition. These aren't standard shotguns—they're specialized military-grade systems that can handle the extreme pressures generated by dense tungsten shot.

 

DroneBlaster works with 100% of standard military rifles—the weapons your troops already carry:

 

5.56×45mm NATO:

- M4, M16, HK416, SCAR-L

- Minimi, M249 (light machine guns)

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7.62×51mm NATO:

- M14, HK417, SCAR-H

- M240, MG3 (general purpose machine guns)

 

No specialized weapons. No high-pressure certifications. No additional gear. Just ammunition for the rifles already in inventory.

 

2. Extended Effective Range with Hard-Kill Capability

 

Understanding the difference between soft-kill and hard-kill is crucial:

 

Soft-kill means damaging exposed components like propellers, cameras, or antennas. This requires hitting specific vulnerable areas (typically 50% of the drone's surface) with sufficient energy (5+ Joules). The drone might still complete its attack if critical systems remain functional.

 

Hard-kill means penetrating the drone's housing and destroying internal electronics, flight controllers, or batteries. This stops the drone immediately regardless of where you hit it. Hard-kill requires higher energy (20+ Joules per projectile) to penetrate structural materials.

 

Where shotgun pellets can only achieve soft-kills at ~35 meters (and only if they hit vulnerable areas), DroneBlaster penetrators maintain hard-kill energy out to:

- 55 meters (5.56mm)

- 150+ meters (7.62mm)

 

That's the difference between maybe stopping a drone if you're lucky, versus guaranteed neutralization wherever you hit it.

 

3. Overwhelming Firepower

 

In a typical 2.3-second engagement window (drone closing from 75m to 10m):

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Weapon                          | Shots Fired      | Kill Probability |

                                                                                          

Specialized Shotgun      | 3 shots             | 50% (soft-kill only) |

DroneBlaster 5.56           | 27 shots           | 100% (hard-kill capable) |

DroneBlaster 7.62           | 23 shots           | 100% (hard-kill capable) |

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​That's 7-9x more shots on target with guaranteed penetration energy.

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4. Easier Aiming Under Stress

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Faster projectiles mean less lead required. Consider a typical engagement scenario:

 

A drone attacks your position from 50 meters horizontal distance and 10 meters height. The actual slant range is 51 meters, and the drone is approaching at an 11.3-degree angle. This is a common attack profile where the drone dives toward its target.

 

Because DroneBlaster penetrators travel 2.0-2.3x faster than shotgun pellets, they reach the target much quicker. In this head-on scenario, you need minimal lead—the faster projectiles significantly reduce the aiming challenge. For perpendicular crossing targets, DroneBlaster requires 37-53% less lead distance than shotguns.

 

This matters when you're under pressure and the drone is closing fast.

 

5. Dramatically Lighter Loadout

 

The weight comparison reveals DroneBlaster's true advantage. A typical anti-drone shotgun loadout includes:

- Specialized high-pressure certified shotgun: 3.54 kg

- 20 rounds of tungsten anti-drone ammunition: 0.92 kg

- Total additional weight: 4.46 kg

 

Remember, this is a specialized military-grade weapon system, not a standard shotgun. It's an entirely separate weapon to procure, maintain, and carry into combat.

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With DroneBlaster, you use your existing standard rifle (zero additional weapon weight) and only carry ammunition:

- 30 rounds of 5.56 DroneBlaster: 0.37 kg

- 30 rounds of 7.62 DroneBlaster: 0.77 kg

 

But here's the real comparison: For the same 4.46 kg weight as a specialized shotgun system, you could carry:

- 362 rounds of DroneBlaster 5.56, or

- 174 rounds of DroneBlaster 7.62

 

That's 12-18x more anti-drone capability for the same weight. Or save the weight for water, medical supplies, or mission-critical equipment.

 

6. Cost-Effective Protection

 

The cost analysis reveals another DroneBlaster advantage:

 

DroneBlaster ammunition: €1.45-€1.85 per round

Specialized tungsten anti-drone shotgun ammunition: €9.50 per round

(Standard shotgun shells cost only ~€0.50, but lack the density and energy for drone threats)

 

Yes, you'll fire more DroneBlaster rounds per engagement (7-9x more), but you achieve 100% kill probability versus 50% for specialized shotgun ammunition. The investment per engagement is approximately €39-50 to stop a drone worth hundreds to thousands of euros, potentially saving lives and mission-critical assets.

 

More importantly, you avoid the substantial capital cost of procuring high-pressure certified shotguns and maintaining an entirely separate weapon system. Specialized military-grade shotguns capable of safely firing tungsten anti-drone ammunition cost significantly more than standard shotguns, adding thousands of euros per weapon to your procurement budget.

 

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REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS

 

Scenario 1: Convoy Under Attack

 

Your convoy has intelligence about FPV drone use in the area. The gunner has already loaded DroneBlaster magazines and mounted them on the weapon station. At a checkpoint, the thermal scope picks up a heat signature at 200 meters—or the drone detector alerts to radio signals. An FPV drone is inbound.

 

The gunner:

1. Confirms target identification through optics

2. Engages with controlled bursts from 150 meters

3. Tracks and adjusts fire as drone closes

4. Multiple penetrators connect—drone destroyed at 80 meters, well outside danger range

 

Vehicle saved. Mission continues. The existing weapon system and thermal optics that were already part of the convoy provided the solution.

 

Scenario 2: Defensive Position

 

An observation drone circles your position at 80 meters, clearly spotting for artillery. A rifleman:

1. Loads DroneBlaster 7.62 into his battle rifle

2. Fires controlled bursts at the hovering target

3. Penetrators maintain hard-kill energy at extended range

4. Drone tumbles from the sky, electronics destroyed

 

Position secured. Artillery fire never arrives. The rifleman used the same weapon he carries for infantry combat—no specialized equipment required.

 

Scenario 3: Urban Environment

 

Multiple micro-drones swarm an infantry squad in tight urban terrain. The squad:

1. Responds with suppressive fire using DroneBlaster

2. Full-auto capability puts hundreds of penetrators in the air

3. Multiple drones neutralized within seconds

4. Squad continues mission

 

Swarm defeated with organic firepower. Every rifleman became part of the air defense solution.

 

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TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, SIMPLIFIED

 

You don't need to understand ballistic coefficients or sectional density to appreciate DroneBlaster. But knowing the science behind it builds confidence:

 

The Numbers That Matter

 

Velocity:

- 2.0-2.3x faster than shotguns

- Means flatter trajectory and less lead required

 

Energy:

- 16-35x more energy per penetrator

- Means guaranteed penetration of drone housing (hard-kill capability)

 

Accuracy:

- Spin-stabilized vs. tumbling pellets

- Means predictable patterns and better hit probability

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Penetration:

- Penetrates 10mm hardwood at 50-100m

- Shotgun pellets cannot penetrate even at 25m

 

Combat Proven Design

 

DroneBlaster penetrators are engineered to defeat:

- Carbon fiber airframes ✓

- ABS plastic housings ✓

- Thin aluminum components ✓

- Thin mild steel plates ✓

- Electronic assemblies ✓

 

Each hit delivers sufficient energy to disable critical components—motors, flight controllers, cameras, batteries. The penetrators maintain hard-kill energy at ranges where shotguns can only hope for soft-kills against exposed components.

 

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INTEGRATION IS SEAMLESS

 

For Military Units

 

No procurement headaches:

- Works with existing standard rifles in inventory

- No specialized high-pressure certified weapons to procure

- Standard ammunition logistics chain

- Minimal additional training required

 

Operational flexibility:

- Issue to any soldier with a standard rifle

- No specialized team or weapon qualification needed

- Immediate defensive capability with existing equipment

 

Cost savings:

- No specialized weapon systems to purchase (avoiding substantial capital costs)

- No maintenance for additional platforms

- Ammunition cost significantly lower than specialized tungsten shotgun rounds

- Eliminate procurement complexity of high-pressure certified systems

 

For Law Enforcement

 

Discrete deployment:

- Officers use standard patrol rifles

- No obvious specialized equipment

- Rapid response capability

 

Urban-friendly:

- Controlled engagement ranges

- Predictable penetrator patterns

- Lower collateral risk than traditional rounds

 

For Security Forces

 

Scalable protection:

- Equip entire team with minimal investment

- Layered defense against drone threats

- Works day or night with optics

 

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THE DRONEBLASTER ADVANTAGE: SUMMARY

 

Comparing specialized high-pressure certified military shotgun with expensive tungsten ammunition versus DroneBlaster for standard rifles:

 

| Feature                              | Specialized Shotgun System                             | DroneBlaster (Standard Rifles) |

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| Weapon Platform            | High-pressure certified weapon required         | Uses your standard rifle |

| Weapon Certification      | Specialized military-grade system                     | Standard NATO rifles |

| Additional Weight           | +4.46 kg (weapon + 20 rds)                                | +0.37 kg (30 rounds, 5.56) |

| Effective Range                | ~35m (soft-kill)                                                     | 55-150m (hard-kill) |

| Rate of Fire                       | 30 rpm (semi-auto)                                              | 600-700 rpm (full-auto) |

| Shots Per Engagement   | 3 shots                                                                  | 23-27 shots |

| Kill Probability                  | 50% (soft-kill)                                                        | 100% (hard-kill) |

| Aiming Difficulty              | High lead required                                               | 37-53% easier |

| Magazine Capacity          | 6 rounds                                                                | 30-200 rounds |

| Training Required            | New weapon system                                            | Minimal |

| Logistics Impact               | New supply chain                                                 | Standard ammo logistics |

| Ammunition Cost             | €9.50 (tungsten shot)                                           | €1.45-€1.85 |

| Weapon Procurement      | Specialized system cost                                      | Zero (use existing) |

| Rounds for Same Weight | 20 rounds                                                             | 362 rounds (5.56) / 174 rounds (7.62) |

 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Will DroneBlaster damage my rifle?

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No. DroneBlaster operates within standard pressure specifications for 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO ammunition. Your rifle experiences comparable or less recoil than standard ball ammunition.

 

Can I mix DroneBlaster with regular ammunition?

 

Yes, but we recommend dedicated magazines for rapid response. Mark DroneBlaster magazines clearly for instant identification when a drone threat emerges.

 

What's the ideal engagement technique?

 

Short controlled bursts (3-5 rounds) are most effective. Full-auto is viable for 5.56mm at close range (under 50m). Trained shooters can maintain tight patterns even in full-auto. The key is multiple shots on target—with 23-27 shots available in the engagement window, you have several opportunities to correct aim and ensure hits.

 

How do I lead a moving drone?

 

Use the tracer principle: observe where rounds go (via your own observation or a spotter), then adjust aim. With high-capacity magazines and rapid fire rate, you can walk fire onto target.

 

Head-on targets: Minimal lead required (approximately 11-degree angle is typical)

Perpendicular targets: Lead according to range and velocity, but 37-53% less than shotguns

 

The faster projectile velocity makes aiming significantly easier than with shotgun pellets.

 

Does weather affect performance?

 

DroneBlaster performs in all weather conditions. Wind affects flight path, but the high velocity minimizes drift compared to shotgun pellets. The spin-stabilized design maintains accuracy in crosswinds.

 

What about legal and policy considerations?

 

Check your jurisdiction. DroneBlaster is designed for:

- Military operations (all environments)

- Law enforcement (authorized anti-drone operations)

- Critical infrastructure protection

- Authorized security applications

 

Contact us for compliance guidance specific to your location and application.

 

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THE DRONE THREAT ISN'T GOING AWAY

 

Every day, drones become cheaper, more capable, and more widely available. State actors, non-state groups, and even individuals can deploy them as weapons. The technology is proliferating faster than traditional air defense systems can adapt.

 

The question isn't if you'll face a drone threat—it's when.

 

When that moment comes, you need:

- Immediate response capability

- Effective engagement range

- High probability of kill

- Weapons and training you already have

 

DroneBlaster delivers all four.

 

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READY TO PROTECT YOUR FORCES?

 

DroneBlaster ammunition is available now for:

- Military procurement

- Law enforcement agencies

- Critical infrastructure security

- Authorized private security firms

 

Available Calibers

 

DroneBlaster 5.56×45mm NATO

- 6 penetrators per round

- Effective range: 55m hard-kill

- Compatible: M4, M16, HK416, SCAR-L, Minimi, M249

- Price: €0.90-€2.00 per round

 

DroneBlaster 7.62×51mm NATO

- 6 penetrators per round 

- Effective range: 150m+ hard-kill

- Compatible: M14, HK417, SCAR-H, M240, MG3

- Price: €1.20-€2.50 per round

 

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Government and law enforcement: Priority processing available for qualified agencies.

Volume discounts: Available for orders of 10,000+ rounds.

 

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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE

 

Detailed ballistic analysis, test data, and integration guides available for qualified purchasers:

- Complete ballistic performance data

- Engagement modeling and scenarios

- Training integration guides

- Standard operating procedures

- Maintenance and storage guidelines

 

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The drone threat is real, immediate, and growing. Specialized solutions exist—high-pressure certified shotguns with expensive tungsten ammunition—but they require substantial capital investment, create logistical burdens, and add weight to soldiers already carrying heavy loads.

 

DroneBlaster takes a different approach: Transform the standard weapon every soldier already carries into an effective anti-drone system.

 

- No specialized weapons to procure

- No high-pressure certifications required

- Minimal training (troops already know their rifles)

- Maximum effectiveness (hard-kill capability)

- Proven performance

- Works with standard NATO rifles in current inventory

 

When the drone threat emerges from the horizon, your rifle—the same M4, HK416, or SCAR your troops already carry—loaded with DroneBlaster, becomes the shield that protects you, your team, and your mission.

 

Because in those critical seconds, you don't need a new weapon.

 

You need ammunition that works.

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DroneBlaster: Infantry Last Line Personal Air Defense

 

Defend with what you have. Win with DroneBlaster.

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Legal Notice

 

DroneBlaster ammunition is designed for military, law enforcement, and authorized security applications. Availability subject to local laws and export regulations. Technical specifications subject to change. Performance data based on controlled testing with standard FPV drone profiles. Contact manufacturer for detailed technical documentation and qualification requirements.

 

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