U.S. Military 5.56 & .308 Anti-Drone Ammo | SHOT Show 2026

Published on January 27, 2026
Duration: 8:03

This video from SHOT Show 2026 introduces 'Drone Round,' specialized ammunition from Unlimited Ammo and Freedom Munitions designed to neutralize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The rounds are available in 5.56x45mm (K and L variants with different projectile counts and ranges) and 7.62x51mm / .308 Winchester (offering up to 300m effective range). These munitions transform standard battle rifles into effective anti-drone platforms without weapon modifications and are compatible with suppressors. Currently, they are restricted to Military and Law Enforcement use.

Quick Summary

Drone Rounds are specialized munitions designed to neutralize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), effectively turning standard battle rifles into high-performance shotguns. Available in 5.56mm (K and L variants) and 7.62x51mm/.308 Win, they offer ranges from 30m up to 300m. Currently restricted to MIL/LE use, these rounds require no weapon modification and are suppressor compatible.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Anti-Drone Ammo
  2. 00:42Company Background & Product Concept
  3. 01:22Product Concept: Rifle to Shotgun
  4. 02:345.56 Drone Round Variants
  5. 03:307.62 (.308) Drone Round Performance
  6. 04:41Market Availability (MIL/LE)
  7. 07:01Technical Compatibility & Suppressors

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Drone Rounds and how do they work?

Drone Rounds are specialized munitions designed to neutralize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). They effectively turn standard battle rifles into high-performance shotguns, dispersing multiple projectiles to increase the probability of hitting a small, fast-moving drone target without requiring weapon modifications.

What are the different variants of Drone Rounds available?

There are two 5.56x45mm variants: the K-variant with 8 projectiles effective to 30-50 meters, and the L-variant with 5 projectiles effective up to 100 meters. A 7.62x51mm / .308 Winchester variant is also available, offering lethal effectiveness to 300 meters.

Can civilians purchase Drone Rounds?

Currently, Drone Rounds are restricted to Military and Law Enforcement (MIL/LE) customers. The companies involved have expressed intent to make them available to the civilian market in the future, but no timeline has been provided.

What platforms are compatible with Drone Rounds?

Drone Rounds are designed for standard battle rifles such as the AR-15, HK416, and CZ Bren. They can be used in both standard magazines and belt-fed configurations, and the 7.62 variant is compatible with suppressors.

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