The rising use of commercial drones poses growing risks to aviation security. unauthorized drone incursions, such as the 2018 Gatwick Airport shutdown (1,000 flights canceled, £50M loss), disrupt operations. Key threats include:
Collision danger: A 2kg drone hits with 4x the force of a bird strike.
GNSS spoofing: 78% of EU airports faced such threats in 2021.
New regulations (e.g., FAA’s 2026 “Detect-and-Defeat”rule, ICAO safety protocols) and highcosts ($5M+/hour for closures) demand 24/7, all-weather counter-drone systems with layered detection and neutralization. Prioritizing these systems ensures compliance, protects revenue, and—most critically—prevents loss of life. As drone threats evolve, layered defenses remain essential for aviation security in the drone era.
This solution uses fixed passive sensing technology. By passively receiving signals, the system monitors drones in real time, providing 24/7 all-weather early warning and initial positioning. It integrates with airport electro-optical systems (e.g., cameras, thermal sensors) to identify targets, then sends data to the command center. By combining electronic fence data and police coordination, it streamlines the "detect-identify-countermeasure-trace" workflow, reducing false alarms and response times.
