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[NEWS] Why Counter-Drone Systems Are Essential in an Era Where Drone Threats Are Becoming Routine
- DATE 2026. 02. 09
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In recent years, drones have rapidly become part of everyday life, finding applications across a wide range of fields including imaging, logistics, agriculture, and leisure. However, alongside their widespread adoption, security threats posed by drones have also emerged as a very real concern.
From military installations, airports, power plants, and major industrial facilities to large public events and urban airspace, drones are increasingly being used as a new form of threat.
In this context, Counter-UAS (Counter-Drone) systems are gaining attention as a critical solution.
Limitations of Conventional Surveillance and the Need for Counter-Drone Systems
Traditional surveillance and security systems were designed primarily to address conventional threats such as personnel, vehicles, and aircraft. Small drones, however, fly at low altitudes and low speeds, allowing them to evade detection by conventional radar and standard monitoring equipment.
Even commercially available drones can be exploited for reconnaissance, illegal surveillance, signal interference, or physical attacks. As a result, military bases, airports, ports, nuclear and energy infrastructure, and key government facilities all require new and specialized response capabilities.
In today’s evolving security environment, counter-drone systems are no longer optional – they have become an essential element in protecting national critical infrastructure.
The Core Challenge of Drone Threats: Small, Fast, and Hard to Detect
Small drones present several defining characteristics:
•Their compact size and low-altitude flight make detection difficult
•They are not easily captured by conventional radar or acoustic sensors
•Even commercial models can be used for surveillance, monitoring, or physical attacks
For these reasons, traditional measures such as fences or CCTV systems alone are insufficient to counter drone threats. This is why a dedicated system capable of accurate detection, identification, and continuous tracking is required.
Integrated EO/IR-Based Counter-Drone Solution
Our counter-drone system is designed as an integrated surveillance solution centered on EO/IR sensors, covering the entire process from detection to identification and tracking.
•Long-range surveillance using high-resolution EO/IR sensors
•Real-time video-based automatic tracking and threat assessment
•Multi-layered defense through integration with radar and RF detection systems
•Open architecture designed for seamless integration with existing C2 systems
This approach ensures the operational reliability, and interoperability demanded by military and public-sector customers.
Applications Across Public and Defense Sectors
EO/IR-based counter-drone systems can be deployed not only for military force protection, but also across a wide range of public-sector applications:
•Security and perimeter monitoring for military bases and operational areas
•Protection of airports, ports, and border regions
•Safeguarding power plants, nuclear facilities, and energy infrastructure
•Security for major national events and critical public facilities
•Aerial surveillance support during disaster response and public safety operations
Beyond a single system deployment drone, this solution offers value as a platform that can be integrated into nationwide, multi-layered security architectures.
Counter-Drone Systems: From Optional Capability to Essential Infrastructure
As drone technology continues to advance, the associated threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Counter-drone systems are no longer niche solutions for select organizations, but are now recognized as essential security infrastructure for protecting critical assets and human lives.
In particular, EO/IR-based counter-drone systems provide a practical and effective response, combining accuracy, reliability, and scalability. Their importance continues to grow for organizations and facilities seeking robust preparedness against evolving drone threats.
