Drone Wars 3D: A Game-Based Simulation Platform for Testing Aerial Defence Strategies Against Drone Swarms.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as "drones", have received a notable surge in recent years, particularly within military contexts. In this study, a simulation platform was developed to assess the viability of employing drone swarms as a defensive mechanism against opposing drones. The study encompasses diverse tactical approaches including the arrangement of attacking and defending drones, the role of drone launchers, and the critical factors of detection and response time. The results show the effectiveness of drone swarms, machine guns, anti-aircraft guns, laser guns and surface-to-air missiles against swarms of attacking drones. The findings provide a comprehensive insight into the potential performance of these countermeasures, laying the groundwork for the formulation of effective defence strategies against the emerging threat of drone swarms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]