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s concerns grow around the potential security threats drones may pose to both civilian and security entities, the market for counter-drone technology is rapidly maturing. In this article, we help you cut through the hype that exists around this technology.
Drones and a £4.6bn security saving opportunity
Counter-drone technology, also known as counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System), C-UAS, or counter-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology, refers to systems that are used to detect and/or intercept unmanned aircraft.
A lot has been made of the alleged Gatwick incident of 2018, the criminal exploitation around smuggling contraband into prisons and near misses between drones and manned aircraft. All of these showcase the challenges around the use of drones and the technologies used to detect them.
There is no silver bullet for any one individual detection method. However, the recent PWC
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Skies without Limits v2.0 report highlighted the positive opportunities in a £45bn contribution to the UK economy and cost savings of £4.6bn in defence and security related sectors alone. In a market survey conducted in 2015, there were just 10 dedicated counter-drone systems available for acquisition. There are now over 500 systems on the market, the end result being a myriad of companies now offering C-UAS products in a $6bn market.
This presents dual, potentially conflicting, decisions for those responsible for security: to spend money on C-UAS systems because of the potential challenges drones present and/or embrace the pro-security aspects of drone technology.
Regulations and Protocol
Counter-drone technology offers capabilities in four main areas: • Detect • Track • Identify • Effect (incapacitate)
The majority of C-UAS market solutions concentrate on the Detecting and Tracking – which, for the security industry, is most important.
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