Frenel introduces a polarimetric LWIR drone detection solution in collaboration with Drone Jammer solution providers. This innovative system marks the first-ever polarimetric thermal drone detection system designed for short and mid-range applications. Employing polarimetric thermal technology for drone detection offers distinct advantages over conventional thermal-based methods under certain circumstances. Polarimetric thermal imaging employs polarization filters to gauge the polarization state of an object's emitted thermal radiation. This data aids in identifying material properties, particularly when temperature-based information is inadequate for accurate detection. Moreover, polarimetric thermal solutions excel in distinguishing between various object types, such as differentiating drones from birds. Unlike conventional thermal imaging, which solely gauges thermal radiation intensity, polarimetric thermal imaging leverages polarization to resolve challenges in environments with high background noise or congestion. It also excels at distinguishing dissimilar objects that may share similar thermal signatures. Take, for example, the challenge of differentiating between drones and birds based on conventional thermal imaging where both could exhibit similar thermal patterns. Furthermore, the utility of polarimetric thermal imaging extends to scenarios where conventional thermal imaging struggles, such as in the presence of fog or smoke. This is because the polarization state of thermal radiation remains unaffected by fog or smoke, providing an advantage. Polarimetric thermal imaging effectively overcomes these limitations by capitalizing on the polarization state of thermal radiation, enabling differentiation between various objects and their surrounding backgrounds.