The Rising Importance of EMI Shielding for Drone Protection
Posted by Joe Wigginton on 2nd Jul 2025
Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have a surprisingly long history in both military surveillance and combat applications with notable roles in WWI, WWII, and the Vietnam war, but in recent years, their usage has increased significantly. Once limited to surveillance, UAVs are now deployed for reconnaissance, logistics, and precision strikes. A recent Global Military Drone Market Report from Spherical Insights forecasts the Worldwide Military Drone Market Size is expected to reach USD 38.21 Billion by 2032.
The use of drones has facilitated the concept of remote-first warfare, allowing troops to remain out of dangerous, hostile situations. UAVs are also significantly more cost-effective than deploying manned aircrafts and can provide continuous surveillance for longer periods of time than a typical aircraft.
The EMI Vulnerability in Drones and UAVs
While drones and UAVs have saved countless lives and become a critical component of U.S. Military strategy, they come with an Achilles' heel: electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Failure to properly shield drones from electromagnetic interference can cause a disruption in flight control, sever communication links, or even cause total failure mid-mission. These complications can be a result of a targeted EMI attack, like RF jamming, internal electromagnetic interference, or simply crossing paths with external EMI radiation from telecommunication systems or antennas.
EMI Shielding For Drones
Properly shielding drones from electromagnetic interference typically involves several methods of protection including proper grounding and bonding techniques used on internal components, an exterior shielded enclosure, and most critically EMI shielding for the cabling used. Without properly shielding, the cables are the most vulnerable component to interference. At Titan Electronics, we specialize in Drone EMI Shielding and cabling protection for defense and aerospace applications.
Design Considerations for EMI Shielding in Drones
Selecting EMI shielding in drone applications isn’t just about EMI shielding. There are multiple other factors to consider when selecting your cable protection and the wrong choice could compromise the entire system
Weight is one of the primary factors you’ll need to consider when evaluating EMI shielding for drones. UAVs are highly sensitive to payload, and even small additions can impact flight range, endurance, and maneuverability.
Flexibility is another key consideration. Drones and other UAVs have tight internal cable routing paths, so you’ll need to select a protective solution that is flexible enough to install without introducing stress points.
Drone EMI Shielding Options
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Multilayer product offering EMI and abrasion protection |
Cable assemblies Wire harnesses |
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95% coverage for enhanced EMI protection |
Cable assemblies Wire harnesses |
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EMI protection with optimized weight reduction and increased corrosion protection |
Cable assemblies Wire harnesses |
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EMI protection with optimized weight reduction |
Cable assemblies Wire harnesses |
These are just a few of our lightweight EMI shielding options. Shop our extensive range of drone EMI shielding products for military and aerospace applications or contact us today to speak with one of our product specialists.
About The Author
Joe Wigginton is a seasoned Sales Manager with a rich background in the aerospace and defense industries. With over 20 years of experience in the cable and cable protection sector, Joe initially served as a manufacturers' representative for 5 years before taking the entrepreneurial route. For the past 15 years, he has successfully owned and operated a business dedicated to supporting customers with top-quality products and solutions.
Beyond his professional achievements, Joe has traveled extensively worldwide to forge meaningful relationships and source the best products to meet our customers' needs. His global perspective and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to our team and clients alike.