Physical Security
Counter-Drone Solutions
Protecting the airspace above your site: detection, classification and legally compliant response to unwanted drones.
Overview
For a long time, the airspace above a site was not a topic of physical security. The spread of civilian drones has changed that: surveillance, smuggling over fences or disruption of operations are real scenarios – especially for critical infrastructure, industrial facilities and sensitive sites.
Counter-drone protection begins with detection and classification. Using radio frequency, radar, optical and acoustic sensors, it is possible to detect whether a drone is approaching, where it is and whether it poses a threat. Only this situational picture allows an appropriate response – from alerting and informing the authorities to further measures.
The legal framework is decisive here and often underestimated. Active countermeasures against drones are heavily regulated in Germany and in many cases not permitted to private operators. We therefore plan counter-drone protection strictly along the applicable law, with a clear view of which measures are permissible and which remain reserved for the authorities.
We design vendor-neutrally: the starting point is the site and threat analysis – is counter-drone protection sensible at all, and if so, to what extent? From this we derive the suitable sensor technology, verify legal compliance and integrate the system into the existing security architecture and the security control room.
The result is a concept that treats the airspace as part of the protected space – with early detection, clear response chains and measures that hold up legally.
Standards & norms
- German aviation law (LuftVG / LuftVO)
- Vendor-neutral planning
Frequently asked questions
Can you simply jam or shoot down drones?
No. Active countermeasures such as jammers or physical interception are heavily regulated in Germany and in many cases not permitted to private operators. Detection is usually permissible; further measures often remain reserved for the authorities. We plan strictly within the legal framework.
How is a drone detected in the first place?
Through a combination of sensors – such as radio frequency detection, radar, optical and acoustic systems. Which combination makes sense depends on the site, environment and protection objective and is defined in the concept phase.
Is counter-drone protection sensible for every site?
Not necessarily. We start with a threat and site analysis and assess whether and to what extent counter-drone protection is economically and legally sensible.