MESMER FAQs

How much does MESMER cost?

Please contact our Sales Department for all pricing questions by submitting a ticket to Sales Support on the upper right-hand corner of this page.

Is MESMER a jammer?

No, MESMER is not a jammer.
MESMER and Department 13 set themselves apart from their C-UAS competition by using protocol manipulation, not jamming, to mitigate drones.
Unlike jamming, protocol manipulation does not interfere with any other communication or RF equipment.

What is Protocol Manipulation?

Protocol manipulation is a technique utilized by MESMER to affect a drone in a specific manner. This technique sends a radio signal to a drone that uses a version of the drone's own protocol to provide a predetermined mitigation effect.

Is MESMER use restricted?

MESMER is open for use as a C-UAS detect and identify system worldwide. Check individual country regulations for more information on mitigation restrictions.
Disclaimer: This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased in the United States to non-U.S. Government agencies, until authorization
is obtained.

Which drones does MESMER support?

MESMER detects an ever-growing number of commercial-off-the-shelf drones that are currently in the market.
Department 13 continuously updates its library of supported drones via software updates.
Please submit a ticket to Sales Support for more information.

Does MESMER require an operator?

MESMER has the capability operate in a fully autonomous mode.

How is MESMER's software updated?

On a regularly scheduled basis, Department 13 provides licensed MESMER administrators with files to update the system's software. Department 13 offers several software subscription options.

Does MESMER stop working if you do not renew a subscription?

The MESMER system will continue to operate normally after a user's subscription has expired. Users will not lose any existing functionality; however, when a subscription expires, software updates will no longer be provided and protection against new drones on the market will not be added until the subscription is renewed.

How does MESMER differentiate between friendly vs foe drones?

MESMER supports both Whitelists and Blacklists. Users may use the User Interface to add
a drone to either list. The UI will display this information for each drone.

Is the MESMER system mobile?

MESMER can be configured as a permanent installation, a temporary portable unit (for events, festivals etc.), or strictly as a mobile unit.

What is MESMER's range?

The range of MESMER will depend on the environment, the height of the antenna, and the type of drone being detected. Typical installations can detect single drones or multiple drones (swarms) at a distances up to 4 kilometers.

If more range is required, the MESMER system is scalable by networking multiple units together.

Is MESMER ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) restricted?

MESMER software is not ITAR restricted.

Can MESMER be integrated with other systems?

Yes, MESMER has been designed with an API which allows it to communicate with external systems.

Still have questions? Contact the Sales Team at sales@department13.com or
submit a ticket in the Support Portal.