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How Concerned Should We Be About Drone Threats?

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Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) is a smart-sensor and effector batch capable of remotely observing minor objects and then trailing and categorising them before neutralising UAS. Users can use   counterdrone protection  systems and appliances for various purposes, including Detection, Classification or Identification, Locating and Tracking, and Alerting. DroneShield Ltd is an Australian/US publicly listed company specialising in counterdrone protection technology development. In revolutionising the drone defense industry, we focus on the development of RF Sensing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Sensor Fusion, Electronic Warfare, Rapid Prototyping and MIL-SPEC manufacturing. As a world-leading counterdrone expert, we are committed to provide world-class drone defense systems for the Military, Government, Law Enforcement, Critical Infrastructure, Commercial and VIPs across the world. But why are our C-UAS...

The Growing Need for C-UAS in Prisons and Correctional Facilities

  As the pioneer in the   counterdrone   market globally, DroneShield serves and protects many sectors from the rapidly growing drone threats. Prisons and correctional facilities are among DroneShield’s target groups in our C-UAS efforts. As commercial drones are getting more accessible and affordable, their growing use in recent years calls for immediate action to ensure the safety of inmates and correctional officers. There have been many instances where criminals used drones for contraband smuggling within the vicinity of prisons and correctional facilities. In 2018, gang members were airlifting £500,000 worth of drugs and mobile phones into UK prisons using UAS. In 2021, drone reports at prisons were up 246% since 2020 as the government banned face-to-face visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, 20 people were arrested after an eight-month investigation for smuggling different kinds of contraband into a South Carolina prison. The list goes on. Drones a...