ISIS 42mm ADIM Drone Munition Inert Training Aid
Inert Replica Improvised UAV-Delivered Munition for Counter-UAS, EOD, and Law Enforcement Training (ISIS – Iraq & Syria)
This inert ISIS 42mm Aerial-Delivered Improvised Munition (ADIM) drone munition training aid replicates an improvised aerial-delivered munition attributed to the Islamic State (ISIS) and observed in Iraq and Syria that has been modified for use as a drone dropped munition. It is designed to support personnel in recognizing and safely responding to drone-delivered explosive threats, including improvised munitions developed by non-state actors.
The 42mm ADIM represents a class of improvised drone-delivered ordnance developed for use with commercially available unmanned aerial systems. Unlike conventional or standardized munitions, these payloads are purpose-built or modified for aerial delivery and may vary in configuration depending on the materials and methods available to the user. Their documented use by ISIS highlights how non-state actors have leveraged drone technology to deploy improvised explosive payloads in operational environments.
38 Sierra’s ISIS 42mm ADIM training aid provides a realistic, inert replica representation to support counter-UAS training, IED training aid applications, and drone munition recognition, including integration into Drone Incident Response Training (DIRT) and broader drone threat response procedures.
Training Applications
This training aid supports instruction across operational environments where drone-delivered improvised munitions, aerial IEDs, and non-state actor drone threats are a concern.
Core Training Uses:
Recognition of drone-delivered improvised munitions and aerial IED payloads
Counter-UAS response procedures for grounded or recovered drones
Bomb squad and EOD IED training aid applications and threat identification
Law enforcement and security personnel hazard awareness
Military and critical infrastructure protection exercises
Scenario-Based Training:
Drone crash or forced landing response
Suspicious payload or munition recovery
Response to drone overflight
Pre-detonation and post-incident threat assessment
Facility security and perimeter breach scenarios
Product Specifications
Length: 179 mm
Width: 42 mm
Weight: 300 grams
Operational Context: ISIS – Iraq & Syria
The use of improvised munitions such as the 42mm ADIM as drone-delivered payloads by ISIS in Iraq and Syria demonstrates how non-state actors have adapted commercially available UAV platforms for aerial delivery of explosive devices. These munitions are typically designed or modified specifically for drone deployment and may vary in construction, making identification and response more complex.
Unlike standardized or conventional munitions, improvised drone-delivered devices often lack consistent manufacturing characteristics, increasing uncertainty for responding personnel. This variability reinforces the importance of recognition-based training and cautious response procedures when encountering drone-related threats.
The tactics observed in these environments have direct implications for domestic and international security operations. Law enforcement, military personnel, and infrastructure security teams must be prepared to identify and respond to these and similar threats as they continue to proliferate globally.
Training with realistic inert drone munition training aids ensures personnel can safely develop recognition skills and response procedures relevant to current and emerging drone threats.
View More Inert Drone Munitions Training Aids
Product Features
Accurate inert replica of a 42mm ADIM improvised drone-delivered munition
Represents non-state actor drone threats observed in ISIS operations
Designed for inert drone munition and IED training scenarios
Reinforces recognition of drone-delivered improvised explosive threats
Durable construction for repeated field and classroom use
Safe, inert design with no explosive components
Ideal for counter-UAS, EOD, and law enforcement training programs
Related Training Focus Areas
This product supports training across:
Inert drone munition training aids
Counter-UAS and grounded drone response
Improvised explosive device (IED) recognition
Post-incident exploitation and threat assessment
Inert Replica Improvised UAV-Delivered Munition for Counter-UAS, EOD, and Law Enforcement Training (ISIS – Iraq & Syria)
This inert ISIS 42mm Aerial-Delivered Improvised Munition (ADIM) drone munition training aid replicates an improvised aerial-delivered munition attributed to the Islamic State (ISIS) and observed in Iraq and Syria that has been modified for use as a drone dropped munition. It is designed to support personnel in recognizing and safely responding to drone-delivered explosive threats, including improvised munitions developed by non-state actors.
The 42mm ADIM represents a class of improvised drone-delivered ordnance developed for use with commercially available unmanned aerial systems. Unlike conventional or standardized munitions, these payloads are purpose-built or modified for aerial delivery and may vary in configuration depending on the materials and methods available to the user. Their documented use by ISIS highlights how non-state actors have leveraged drone technology to deploy improvised explosive payloads in operational environments.
38 Sierra’s ISIS 42mm ADIM training aid provides a realistic, inert replica representation to support counter-UAS training, IED training aid applications, and drone munition recognition, including integration into Drone Incident Response Training (DIRT) and broader drone threat response procedures.
Training Applications
This training aid supports instruction across operational environments where drone-delivered improvised munitions, aerial IEDs, and non-state actor drone threats are a concern.
Core Training Uses:
Recognition of drone-delivered improvised munitions and aerial IED payloads
Counter-UAS response procedures for grounded or recovered drones
Bomb squad and EOD IED training aid applications and threat identification
Law enforcement and security personnel hazard awareness
Military and critical infrastructure protection exercises
Scenario-Based Training:
Drone crash or forced landing response
Suspicious payload or munition recovery
Response to drone overflight
Pre-detonation and post-incident threat assessment
Facility security and perimeter breach scenarios
Product Specifications
Length: 179 mm
Width: 42 mm
Weight: 300 grams
Operational Context: ISIS – Iraq & Syria
The use of improvised munitions such as the 42mm ADIM as drone-delivered payloads by ISIS in Iraq and Syria demonstrates how non-state actors have adapted commercially available UAV platforms for aerial delivery of explosive devices. These munitions are typically designed or modified specifically for drone deployment and may vary in construction, making identification and response more complex.
Unlike standardized or conventional munitions, improvised drone-delivered devices often lack consistent manufacturing characteristics, increasing uncertainty for responding personnel. This variability reinforces the importance of recognition-based training and cautious response procedures when encountering drone-related threats.
The tactics observed in these environments have direct implications for domestic and international security operations. Law enforcement, military personnel, and infrastructure security teams must be prepared to identify and respond to these and similar threats as they continue to proliferate globally.
Training with realistic inert drone munition training aids ensures personnel can safely develop recognition skills and response procedures relevant to current and emerging drone threats.
View More Inert Drone Munitions Training Aids
Product Features
Accurate inert replica of a 42mm ADIM improvised drone-delivered munition
Represents non-state actor drone threats observed in ISIS operations
Designed for inert drone munition and IED training scenarios
Reinforces recognition of drone-delivered improvised explosive threats
Durable construction for repeated field and classroom use
Safe, inert design with no explosive components
Ideal for counter-UAS, EOD, and law enforcement training programs
Related Training Focus Areas
This product supports training across:
Inert drone munition training aids
Counter-UAS and grounded drone response
Improvised explosive device (IED) recognition
Post-incident exploitation and threat assessment