Researchers at the Gdańsk University of Technology (Politechnika Gdańska) have completed the first stage of testing for STRATUS, an innovative anti-drone defense system developed at the Faculty of Electrical and Control Engineering. The lab-phase demonstrator has proven effective in neutralizing unmanned aerial vehicles under controlled conditions.
Led by Prof. Kazimierz Jakubiuk, the project team demonstrated the system’s capabilities to university authorities, successfully disabling a drone within its operational zone. The STRATUS system works by generating short, high-intensity electromagnetic pulses that disrupt or destroy drone functionality.
“It’s a technologically demanding solution operating with high voltages and energy density. Ensuring process synchronization and safety in such conditions is our main challenge,” said Prof. Jakubiuk.
The project is carried out by a team of 17 members, including experts from the university and Arex, a Gdynia-based tech company and industrial partner from the WB Electronics Group. The next phase, currently underway, involves constructing a field-ready demonstrator with significantly higher power output, followed by testing at military ranges.
STRATUS is designed to protect critical infrastructure, such as airports, seaports, power plants, and communication hubs, with potential use in both civilian and military sectors.
The project is funded by Poland’s National Centre for Research and Development.
Date of publication: 30 July 2025
Source: Gdańsk University of Technology
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