Drones are becoming more and more prevalent, with productive drone being increasingly used for everything from delivering medical supplies to hard-to-reach places, to insurance agents surveying roof damage.
The recent regulations in the US allowing Operations Over People (OOP), flying at night, and flying Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) will make drone usage even greater.
Add to the evolving sophistication of drones: smaller, faster, and able to carry more payload, and one can understand why airports are becoming more and more concerned about drones in their airspace.
While they wait for the FAA to clarify airport-specific drone protection protocols, airports, their passengers, and their airlines may be at risk.
With 16 major airports worldwide, Dedrone is the leading provider of complete drone protection at airports.
The challenge of drones at airports is complex and unique and will continually evolve as more drones come to market, regulations and laws advance, and more passengers return to airports post-COVID shutdowns.
However, even with the best laws and regulations to support airport airspace, unwanted, unregistered, or malicious drones pose a serious threat to airport operations and passenger aircraft.
A drone in the wrong place can cause near-misses, collisions, and prompt airports to shut down, as famously seen in 2018 during the Gatwick Airport shutdown.
Dedrone’s airspace security solution, a new competitor in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, enables airports to immediately begin their airspace assessment and then evolve and scale to meet the threat.
(A data visualization shows the scale of the disruption caused when a drone gets too close to a major airport. Footage generated from flight path data shows planes struggling to land at Gatwick Airport, when air traffic controllers stopped all take-offs and landings because of a drone sighting. Courtesy of Business Insider and YouTube. Posted on Aug 15, 2017.)
Once an airport decides that it is time to protect its airspace from drones, Dedrone also provides resources for airports to work with regulatory bodies to deploy detection technology and simplify the process of translating drone flight data into actionable insights to prevent collisions or costly shutdowns.
Dedrone’s approach to drone detection programs at an airport begins with a baseline risk assessment.
Collect data first, determine the threat profile of drones in your airspace, and then decide how to integrate a comprehensive airspace security program into your infrastructure and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
A baseline risk assessment is accomplished by installing a passive radio-frequency sensor, which analyzes drone activity, including drone types, flight times, drone routes, without interfering with active airport communication channels.
Once an airport establishes its baseline activity, they can decide if the activity warrants further investigation and action.
(See how DroneTracker triggers and displays drone alerts in real-time. You’ll also learn more about Dedrone’s comprehensive analytics and reporting functions to understand drone activity in your airspace in order to develop targeted, data-driven security measures. Courtesy of Dedrone and YouTube. Posted on Jul 2, 2020.)
Key to Dedrone’s detection technology is that it detects drones of all kinds – from different manufacturers to home-made drones and integrates them into best-in-class sensors and detection technologies, including video, radar, and acoustic, to ensure each airport has a custom solution that meets their needs.
Airports in the U.S. and globally are reaching the inevitable conclusion that drones are here to stay – and only increasing in numbers- and therefore, they must cooperate with the shared airspace.
Dedrone is the only airspace security provider to provide compliance with both U.S. and EU drone Remote Identification, further demonstrating the technology’s readiness for airports to integrate and have complete awareness of both regulated and authorized drone activity in their airspace, as well as unauthorized or malicious.
Additionally, Dedrone’s open architecture provides airports with a complete drone detection system that integrates into their existing security systems, including UTMs.
Dedrone provides airports with a clear understanding of drone activity surrounding its airfield, including the average flight time, frequent times of the day when drones appear, and information to locate drones.
With Dedrone, airports can now take a proactive stance to protect their airlines and passengers against unwanted drones.
(See how Dedrone’s market-leading technology for detecting and countering malicious drones. Dedrone integrates its own sensors and sensors from leading manufacturers into a highly efficient detection network: RF sensors, PTZ cameras, radar systems. If a drone is detected and located, defensive measures, such as jamming, can be activated if the organization has authorization. The Dedrone system provides important data on drone activity in monitored airspace as the basis for an effective airspace security concept. Courtesy of Dedrone and YouTube. Posted on Aug 31, 2020.)
Dedrone Named First Competitor in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is entering its Sixth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition, and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
90% of ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners return to compete in the Annual ‘ASTORS‘ Homeland Security Awards Program, and 100% of ‘ASTORS’ Sponsors have returned year to year to reap the benefits of their participation in the industry’s largest and most comprehensive Annual Awards Program.
2020 was a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC was canceled and rescheduled for 2021 due to the virus.
However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation.
The 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, X.Labs and Reed Exhibitions, every one a returning Sponsor from 2020, 2019 and More.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
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The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
To learn more about the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Check Out the New 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2020 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.
It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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