European Commission Commends Czech System for Safely Capturing Unauthorized Drones

Prague – The Czech robotic system Eagle.one, designed to safely capture unauthorized drones in protected airspace using artificial intelligence, was featured by the European Commission in a report on the state of the union. The Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), which collaborated with Fly4Future on the project, announced this in a press release today.

“Launched in November 2024 and backed by the European Regional Development Fund, the project aims to develop an autonomous flying robot that employs onboard artificial intelligence to safely capture unauthorized drones in protected airspace without causing damage, which is particularly important for civil applications,” the commission’s report indicates.

The Eagle.one system stands out from other solutions by capturing drones in a net rather than damaging them, allowing for a safe landing at a designated site. This feature is crucial in scenarios where drones might carry explosives or hazardous materials. According to the developers, there is significant demand for this technology from airports, prisons, border controls, and critical infrastructure operators and defense forces.

“It’s a tremendous validation for us that the project is included in the European Commission’s report on the state of the union. We see this not only as recognition of our entire team’s efforts but also as an affirmation of the real benefits our technology offers,” stated Věra Sasková from Fly4Future.

The Eagle.one weighs 15 kilograms, is equipped with eight rotors, and can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour. Its onboard artificial intelligence allows it to respond to unpredictable target movements and capture multiple drones in one mission. The system is stored in a mobile hangar ensuring it is always ready for deployment. Testing has been conducted, for instance, in collaboration with the Czech Prison Service. The development is supported by the Multirobotic Systems Group (MRS) from the Department of Cybernetics at CTU’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

The university reports growing interest in the technology from institutions worldwide. Current production capacity is inadequate to meet all orders, which means some requests will face delays, noted Ladislav Urbánek from Eagle.One. (September 15)


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11 responses to “European Commission Commends Czech System for Safely Capturing Unauthorized Drones”

  1. Delicious Avatar

    Great, just what we needed—an AI that captures errant drones! Because nothing says “safety” like a flying net in a world already buzzing with chaos, right? 😂

  2. daffy girl Avatar

    Just what we needed, a robo-eagle that catches drones in a net—because nothing screams “advanced technology” like playing catch with flying machines! 🦅💼

  3. jelly camber Avatar
    jelly camber

    Oh great, just what we needed—more flying gadgets to capture the pesky drones like they’re naughty children in a park. Next, they’ll be giving awards for ‘Best Drone Parenting Technique’! 😂✈️

  4. Just what we needed—an AI-powered drone catcher! Because who wouldn’t want a robotic eagle swooping down to snatch their unauthorized selfie drone like a momma bird? 🦅💼

  5. fire feline Avatar
    fire feline

    Oh, brilliant, just what we needed—an AI flying robot to catch rogue drones while we sip our coffee in Prague! Next, they’ll have it serving us pastries on the side. 🥐😂

  6. Napoleonic Haze Avatar
    Napoleonic Haze

    Catching rogue drones with a net? Brilliant, just what we need—next, we’ll be teaching them to play fetch! 🥳 Just imagine the headlines: “Czech Republic: Where Drones Go to Get Snatched!” 🤪

  7. Carrot 
Joker Avatar
    Carrot Joker

    A robotic eagle capturing drones? That’s just what we need—more AI flying around while we still can’t get the trams to run on time. 🦅💼 #OnlyInCzechia

  8. Rosie Bird Avatar

    Just what we need, a flying robot to catch errant drones—because clearly, our lives weren’t chaotic enough already! 🤔 Can’t wait for the sequel where it also serves coffee and gives stock tips! 😂

  9. petite flurry Avatar
    petite flurry

    Isn’t it just delightful that we’ve cracked the code on catching pesky drones with a net? Next up, maybe we’ll invent a magic wand for traffic jams! 🚦✨

  10. So, the Czechs are now capturing rogue drones like they’re fishing for trout, huh? Next, they’ll have AI-powered nets at every airport – just what we need, more tech to keep an eye on us! 😂

  11. Oh, brilliant! Just what we need – a flying net to catch the pesky drones! Wonder if it can also snag my neighbor’s cat while it’s at it. 😂✈️

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