Can Homemade Drones be Countered? Overcoming the DIY Drone Threat
Drones are the pinnacle of modern technology – human ingenuity at its finest. In recent years, unmanned aerial vehicles have reached new levels of precision and innovation, presenting a superb example of state-of-the-art engineering. Drones are an excellent illustration of how humans can outsmart one another through improvisation. The Economist called it “asymmetric warfare”; on […]
India’s National Security Challenged by Escalating Drone Threats
In the summer of 2021, India’s Air Force Station in Jammu experienced its first drone attack by low-flying drones carrying improvised explosive devices. Although the attack caused no severe damage nor injuries, the government has come to learn the seriousness of the phenomenon as hundreds of intrusions have since been reported along the Pakistan border. […]
Why the Next Generation of Drones Poses a Threat to Densely Populated Areas
About 50 million people worldwide have been affected by urban warfare, according to a report by the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross. Radhya al-Mutawakel, Chairperson and co-founder of the Mwatana Organization for Human Rights, stated in January 2022: “Civilians in Yemen have been made victims by explosive weapons used in […]
Naval Drone Attacks: Countermeasures to an Evolving Threat
At least five maritime drone incidents have occurred in 2021-2022 in locations spanning from the UK’s River Thames to The Indian Ocean. The drones were operated by Ukraine, Hezbollah terror organisation, and Iran, and all incidents, whether malicious or reckless, involved human casualties or damage to property. As many UAV-related events remain under wraps for […]
Float Like a UAV, Sting Like a Bee – Four Types of Drones You Need to Know About
Drones, formally known as UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), were used primarily for military purposes. Essentially small flying robots, drones are now utilised in an array of civilian services, including deliveries, construction, photography, and even entertainment. UAVs are also used in search and rescue missions, climate and weather monitoring, smart cities, and other long-term objectives. As […]
Czech Republic Leading the EU Council – Potential Impact on the European Counter-Drone Market
The 2022 Global Terrorism Index has ranked the Czech Republic as a very low-risk country, aligning with the lack of significant terrorist activity in the Czech Republic throughout history and its relatively peaceful current reality. So what led the Czech administration to take preemptive measures against drone attacks, despite the lack of immediate danger? This […]
Thailand: Golden Rules to Safety with New Drone Laws
In recent years, the Kingdom of Thailand has kept a careful eye on drones being flown randomly by the population at large and, more recently, by tourists posting about their holidays on social media. The Thai government established clear rules determining that anyone who wants to fly a drone would need permission from the Civil […]
Public Areas and Institutions Must Deploy Anti-Drone Systems Against Drone Threats
The world has experienced a steady increase in the number of drone incidents in the past few years, emphasising the need for a long-term anti-drone solution that can mitigate any possible threat to the public at any time. Since 2014, the FAA has been regularly publishing the UAS Sightings report showing thousands of intrusions in […]
5 Strategic Counter-UAS Solutions to Critical Drone Attacks
Malicious and lethal drone attacks have been around for several years now, they first appeared by activist groups to disrupt infrastructures, and more recently against armed forces and offensive-weapons vehicles in ground warfare. Drones are now faster, smarter, readily available, and capable of larger payloads. It becomes critical to understand the potential of such danger […]
June 2022 Newsletter
Skylock – C-UAS The Skylock team had a busy few weeks with international exhibits, demos around the world, and new members joining us. We are excited to share with you some of our adventures – here’s what we’ve been up to in the last month and what’s to come. Eurosatory 2022 The Defence & Security […]
Five steps to safer skies
Providing peace of mind and safety for governmental agencies, airport management, homeland security agencies, and civilians can become a challenging task these days because drones are everywhere and can easily be weaponized. Using leading-edge technologies to protect critical facilities and, indeed, the general public, has become pivotal to ensuring functional continuity, guaranteeing continued profits and […]
Drone vs. Anti-drone
There has been a recent surge of drone attacks and incursions in locations diverse as Scandinavia, Africa, and the GCC regions, leaving us wondering when the next attack will occur. Drone attacks targeted critical infrastructure facilities, airports, and military installations, claiming lives and injuring many in their wake. The most recent took place in Abu […]