I was reading about drone jammers and wondered if copper tape could help block them. It’s used in EMI shielding, so maybe it could stop drones from losing signal when jammed? Has anyone tried this? Does it actually work, or is it just a myth?
Interesting question. I’ve heard of people using copper tape for shielding electronics, but wouldn’t it mess with the drone’s own signals too?
Isle said:
Interesting question. I’ve heard of people using copper tape for shielding electronics, but wouldn’t it mess with the drone’s own signals too?
Yeah, it could weaken the drone’s own communication. Maybe it’s more useful for pre-programmed drones that don’t rely as much on real-time signals.
Isle said:
Interesting question. I’ve heard of people using copper tape for shielding electronics, but wouldn’t it mess with the drone’s own signals too?
True, but wouldn’t the gaps or holes in the tape reduce its effectiveness? Seems like it needs to be perfectly applied.
Copper tape reflects signals instead of absorbing them, right? That might help reduce interference, but it’s not foolproof.
Marlowe said:
Copper tape reflects signals instead of absorbing them, right? That might help reduce interference, but it’s not foolproof.
Exactly. It’s more of a partial fix. Combining it with other tech, like signal amplifiers, might work better.
Wouldn’t using copper tape make your drone look weird? Lol. I guess it’s practical, but I’m imagining a shiny wrapped drone flying around.
Ari said:
Wouldn’t using copper tape make your drone look weird? Lol. I guess it’s practical, but I’m imagining a shiny wrapped drone flying around.
Haha, totally. But hey, if it stops your drone from crashing, who cares how it looks?
Ari said:
Wouldn’t using copper tape make your drone look weird? Lol. I guess it’s practical, but I’m imagining a shiny wrapped drone flying around.
Good point! I guess aesthetics don’t matter much when you’re saving your drone.
This makes me wonder if there are better materials than copper tape. Has anyone tried anything else, like specialized shielding fabrics?
Hutton said:
This makes me wonder if there are better materials than copper tape. Has anyone tried anything else, like specialized shielding fabrics?
I’ve seen some people use carbon fiber or other composites. They’re lighter than copper tape, but I don’t know how effective they are.
Hutton said:
This makes me wonder if there are better materials than copper tape. Has anyone tried anything else, like specialized shielding fabrics?
Specialized shielding could be great, but it’s probably more expensive than just using copper tape.
I feel like this will get more important as drone jammers get stronger. We’ll need better countermeasures soon.
Sparrow said:
I feel like this will get more important as drone jammers get stronger. We’ll need better countermeasures soon.
Totally agree. This is going to be a big issue as drone tech evolves.