Watch: New air defense system intercepts drones midair using nets

The article discusses DefendAir, a new cost-effective air defense system developed by ParaZero Technologies to counter the rising threat of small, inexpensive drones in warfare. Unlike traditional kinetic defenses that destroy drones with explosives, DefendAir uses a patented net-launching mechanism to capture and disable hostile drones midair, reducing collateral damage and making it safer for use in urban or sensitive environments. The system addresses the cost imbalance between cheap attacking drones and expensive countermeasures by offering a lower-cost-per-interception solution that complements existing air defense layers. DefendAir can be deployed in three configurations—an interception drone, a stationary turret, and a hand-held net gun—each suited for different operational scenarios and engagement ranges from 6.5 to 328 feet (2 to 100 meters). The interception drone offers the longest range (up to 2 kilometers) and operates autonomously with radar detection, while the stationary turret supports larger nets and fixed-site defense. The hand-held net gun is manually operated for