Use cases to realize effective C-UAS solution (Most effective use cases)
Use cases of C-UAS protecting defense facilities and airports
While the utilization of drones continues to advance, the risks posed by suspicious drones are becoming increasingly serious each year. To address these risks, flexible C-UAS systems tailored to the specific challenges of each facility are required.
So far, we've explored the mechanisms behind C-UAS systems and how to choose the optimal system for each case.
Now, let's take a look at some specific examples of operational scenarios at several facilities.
There are many critical infrastructure facilities, but the risks posed by intrusions of drones and the countermeasures required can vary depending on the facility.
That's right. So this time, let's take a look at operational case studies by focusing on defense facilities and airports, where countermeasures against intrusions of dangerous drones are essential.
Risks from intrusions of drones anticipated at defense facilities and airports
Examples of C-UAS applications
Importance of system configuration design to anticipated risks.
In addition to the countermeasures introduced here, it is effective to select equipment based on the risks that needs to be mitigated for each facility—for example, using radars with long range capability to detect reconnaissance drones approaching from afar, and deploying short- to mid-range radar and/or cameras to prepare for sudden intrusions by attacking drones.
While it is important for defense facilities to have mitigation options for dangerous drones, airports tend to deploy equipment specialized in detecting suspicious drones—highlighting the differences when compared.
That's right. While this comparison focused on defense facilities and airports, it's said that many other types of facilities will increasingly pay attention to and prepare for intruding drones in the future.
Recently, news which is related to drone intrusions has become more frequent. As drones become more familiar, more people are feeling the need to prepare for the risks of incidents caused by dangerous drones.
Risks expected at critical infrastructure facilities
As the awareness for security risk arising out of use of drones increases, the range of facilities requiring security against malicious drone intrusions is expanding. What types of facilities are considered to need countermeasures against such risks from drones?
C-UAS systems have already been implemented at major infrastructure facilities such as airports and defense facilities. However, I have heard that in recent years, even facilities that previously did not recognize the threat of suspicious drones are now seeing a growing need for such measures.
Exactly. While the use of drones is expanding, cases of misuse—such as intrusion and illegal filming—are also increasing.
That’s why even facilities closely connected to our daily lives, like data centers and plants, are now getting aware of the needs to introduce C-UAS solutions. Let’s take a look at the risks expected at such facilities.
Expected Risks from Drone Intrusions
Intrusion by just a drone can lead to serious
affect to infrastructure and our everyday life.
Any facility can be threatened by intrusions of malicious drones.
Preparation to such risks is essential and required.
Now that the awareness to drone threats to the infrastructure facilities are growing drastically. Incorporating regular aerial threat awareness into your security can lead to effective defense in critical situations.
Now that I can see the risks of drone intrusion to each facility can lead to quite serious social problems.
To avoid confusion in an emergency, it is important to know the risks and countermeasures in advance. By having this knowledge, you can feel secure and avoid unnecessary fear.
That’s right. And it's a good thing that the awareness and interest to security against such threat is growing throughout the security personnel in the world.
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