Wrap Technologies Unveils Handheld Counter-UAS Program: PAN-DA, a Portable, Non-Lethal Defense System Derived from BolaWrap 150 Platform.

Wrap Technologies has unveiled its second counter-UAS program, Project PAN-DA, a handheld surface-to-air system derived from the BolaWrap 150 platform. PAN-DA is designed to engage and disable small UAS at close range, offering a cost-effective, reusable alternative to costly missile interceptors and electronic jamming systems. The system is expected to be compact, reloadable, and field-deployable, providing a last-ditch defense capability for law enforcement and international operators.

Wrap Technologies has recently introduced Project PAN-DA, a new handheld surface-to-air system derived from the BolaWrap 150 platform. This system is designed to engage and neutralize small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at close range, offering a cost-effective and reusable alternative to traditional missile interceptors and electronic jamming systems.

Project PAN-DA is designed to be compact, reloadable, and field-deployable, providing a last-ditch defense capability for law enforcement and international operators. The system is expected to be particularly useful in dense, sensitive, or urban environments where traditional air defense systems may be over-engineered and cost-prohibitive.

The BolaWrap 150 technology, originally developed for non-lethal law enforcement, has been adapted for handheld drone entanglement. It offers several tactical advantages, including zero fragmentation, no RF interference, minimal training requirements, and a belt-mounted design that allows for quick deployment. The system's high-velocity launch and Kevlar tether enable it to entangle and neutralize drones mid-flight, making it an effective tool for counter-UAS operations.

Wrap Technologies has positioned Project PAN-DA as a solution to the critical capability gap in contested airspace and at the tactical level for troops on the ground. By offering multiple engagements per sortie and seamless compatibility with existing drone fleets, the system aims to enable sustained aerial defense operations at a fraction of the cost of conventional systems.

The introduction of Project PAN-DA is part of Wrap Technologies' broader initiative to reimagine counter-UAS operations. The company's previous project, Wrap Merlin-1, demonstrated the potential of modular, drone-mounted payloads for entangling and neutralizing hostile drones mid-flight. Project PAN-DA builds on this foundation, offering a more compact and field-deployable solution for close-range UAS engagement.

Wrap Technologies' focus on cost-effective and versatile counter-UAS solutions is likely to appeal to defense agencies, border security, and critical infrastructure protection sectors. The company's ability to adapt its technology to evolving threats and rapidly field new solutions could position it as a leader in the growing counter-UAS market.

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[1] https://www.wrap.com/products/cuas