How the EDM4S SkyWiper Anti-Drone Gun Works

Ukraine uses EDM4S SkyWiper Anti-Drone Guns against Russia. How does the EDM4S anti-drone weapon work? Created by Lithuania's NT Service, Sky Wiper targets drones.

A short video here about an interesting little weapon used by Ukraine. Photos have been shared online showing Ukrainian soldiers using these, and they certainly look very futuristic—like they should be on a Sci-Fi movie or something. They are the EDM4S Sky Wiper. What is the Sky Wiper? It is basically an anti-drone gun. Ten of these were purchased in December 2021 from Lithuanian company NT Service.

These guns are designed to neutralize small and medium sized UAVs by identifying and disrupting the UAV guidance, tracking and navigation systems.

The Sky Wiper is billed as a simple-to-operate, one-man, point and shoot antidrone solution.

The operator points the Sky Wiper at a drone and pulls the trigger. This sends an electro-magnetic pulse towards the drone which disrupts communication between the drone and its operators. The drone may then land as its flight is interrupted or return to the place of takeoff.

It is a single system, much like a rifle—no external aiming mechanism or radar or battery pack. All of the modules are mounted on a light, aluminimu frame.

The gun itself is fitted with four directional antennas which can be expanded to 6 antennas.

Two antennas are for the 2.4 gigahertz and 5.8 gigahertz frequency bands. One antenna for GPS interference for the 1.5 gigahertz band and another to interfere with the GLONASS system for the 1.5 gigahertz band. GLONASS is a space-based navigation satellite system, the Russian equivalent of GPS.

It is also possible to modify Sky Wiper to work with other frequencies. The official website gives the weapon a range of 3 to 5 kilometers.

As well as the antenna system, other modules included are an integrated optical sight, a stand with extendable arms which can serve as a handle nand a folding stock.

The battery allows for a continuous operational time of 35 minutes. It’s weight is just 5.5 kilogram. So a little bit heavier than assault rifles like the M16—around 4kilogram fully loaded. But lighter than anti-tank systems like the NLAW—12.5KG.

While we know it is used in Ukraine, we don’t know how successful a system it is. I expect information like that is kept under wraps. But, it’s without a doubt a cool and interesting device. It isn’t the only such system like this—DroneShield’s Dronegun Tactical, for example, works in the same way.

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