What happened to research on #ElectroMagneticPulse (EMP) anti-air and anti-drone defense?

Back in 2019 there was some interesting research and proof-of-concept that seems like a perfect match for today’s #Russia “Shaheed” drone swarms

The paper in question does not detail the date and location of the test, nor the distance between the EMP weapon and the target, except to describe that a drone was shot down by an EMP weapon while flying at a height of 1,500 meters, Chinese media reported, citing the British newspaper Daily Mail. This is the first time China has tested this technology in its efforts to catch up with the United States.

The Daily Mail said the United States had demonstrated an EMP weapon, the Tactical High Power Microwave Operational Reactor, in 2019, which shot down 50 drones at once, demonstrating its ability to protect a military base from drone attacks.

https://www.china-arms.com/2021/09/china-emp-weapon-destroy-large-drone/

@kravietz

This also reminds me that You shouldnt pass a running microelectronics-based devices through "xray scanners" like ones in airport, or you can brick them for good, or was it just an urban legend, @AmpBenzScientist ?

@PawelK @kravietz It damaged 35mm film if I recall correctly and it can easily destroy SD cards. As an American, I would leave all electronics behind and buy local electronics for a trip.

I do believe that SD cards and similar items can be excluded from a scan as they hold information. They could, assume so, be cloned for inspection. Every border crossing can reveal data like the Chinese malware on phones. Americans are probably going to clone everything including pictures and it's likely for personal use.

Yeah those checkpoints are bad news so I'd recommend not bringing anything that can't immediately be thrown away or left on a table. Trying to block the scanner is going to end badly. So have it excluded from that scan or have radiation resistant hardware.