Detection & Tracking Suite
Build a clear air picture with layered sensors tuned for low‑slow‑small drones. Our platform fuses RF, radar, and EO/IR to cut false positives and guide fast, lawful actions.
Why Drone Detection Belongs In Your Operation
Modern drones create real risks: espionage, contraband drops, airspace disruption, and physical attack. A joined‑up counter‑UAS capability protects people, assets, and schedules.
Proactive deterrence
Detect and track before airspace is compromised.
Privacy protection
Shield VIPs, R&D, and sensitive operations from aerial surveillance.
Operational continuity
Avoid shutdowns, diversions, and aborted events caused by drone incursions.
Targeted mitigation
Jam or spoof only what’s necessary—minimising collateral RF impact.
Compliance confidence
Align with airspace rules, reporting, and insurer expectations.
Crew empowerment
Mobile alerts and intuitive interfaces keep teams focused and calm.
Mitigation & Airspace Control
Once a threat is verified, apply the right countermeasure for the context and ruleset—precise, proportionate, and logged.
Tailored Drone Detection Services For Your Site
Choose a need on the left; we’ll show how we solve it end‑to‑end on the right.
Airport & airfield operations
We design layered detection that respects critical navigation systems, integrate with airport ops centres, and implement escalation playbooks that prioritise passenger safety and schedule integrity.
Superyacht privacy & high risk waters
Discreet installations blend with vessel aesthetics. We deliver on‑deck alerts, perimeter geofencing around tenders and toys, and rapid‑deploy modes for anchorages or transits.
Critical infrastructure hardening
Harden perimeters with RF/radar/EO‑IR fusion, redundant power/comms, and C2 integration with your SOC/JOC—aligned to your risk grade and insurer expectations.
Events & temporary sites
Trailer‑based kits, mast systems, and portable optics provide credible coverage with minimal footprint; our teams handle spectrum checks, siting, and handover training.
False positive reduction
We tune sensor thresholds, automate cross‑cues (RF → radar → optics), and implement verification workflows so operators act on facts, not noise.
Spectrum & compliance management
We document permissible mitigation profiles, maintain audit trails, and keep configurations aligned to local law and site rules.
Lifecycle & readiness
Preventive maintenance, firmware cadence, periodic drills, and reporting ensure the system stays sharp—and your team stays confident.
Real World Drone Problems
Each item reveals the Problem, our Solution, and How Comms‑Spec adds value.
Low Slow Small drones evading legacy sensors
Small, plastic‑bodied drones fly low and slow, blending into clutter and slipping past traditional surveillance. Operators are alerted late—or not at all.
Layer RF detection (to spot control/telemetry) with short‑range 3D radar for track continuity, then auto‑slew EO/IR cameras for visual confirmation. Fuse tracks in C2 and set rules for distance/altitude to auto‑escalate when a drone approaches protected airspace.
How Comms‑Spec adds value: We model your terrain and interference sources, position sensors for overlapping coverage, and tune cross‑cue timings so you get fewer misses and faster positive IDs in the places that matter.
Finding the pilot fast
Deterring the aircraft is only half the job—incidents persist if you can’t locate the operator for police or onboard security teams.
Exploit Remote‑ID/OcuSync when available, add RF direction‑finding to triangulate control links, and guide PTZ optics to likely pilot positions for evidence capture.
How Comms‑Spec adds value: We calibrate DF sectors, map likely launch points, and build handover packs (screenshots/logs) so responders can move decisively with admissible evidence.
Urban RF clutter & false alarms
Dense RF environments and visual clutter trigger too many alerts, overwhelming operators and eroding trust.
Apply signature libraries for known drones/RCs, confidence scoring across sensors, and schedule‑based sensitivity (day/night/event) with geofenced “ignore zones.”
How Comms‑Spec adds value: We baseline your spectrum, tailor libraries, and run live drills to lock in thresholds—delivering credible alerts that teams act on.
Maritime operations (salt, motion, reflections)
Salt spray, vessel motion, and sea‑surface reflections degrade performance and create tracking dropouts.
Stabilised mounts for optics/radar, marine‑rated enclosures, and RF siting above reflective paths. Integrate bridge alerts and create dynamic geofences for tenders/anchorage.
How Comms‑Spec adds value: We design for marine realities—power management, corrosion resistance, EMC—and commission at sea so talk‑in/talk‑out performance matches real conditions, not lab specs.
Lawful, proportionate mitigation
Jamming/spoofing can impact other services if misapplied—and regulations differ by jurisdiction.
Use targeted, power‑managed profiles tied to verified threats; prefer spoofing or procedural responses where law prohibits certain jamming actions; log every intervention.
How Comms‑Spec adds value: We codify local rules into the system, provide operator guidance, and keep audit trails regulator‑ and insurer‑ready.
Temporary threats & pop up coverage
Short‑notice VIP visits, events, or construction phases need credible C‑UAS without permanent works.
Rapid‑deploy kits with pre‑staged sensors, battery/solar options, and 4G/5G/IP backhaul—operational within minutes.
How Comms‑Spec adds value: We pre‑engineer the kit to your playbook, deliver on‑site training, and provide remote health monitoring so coverage stays dependable for the entire deployment.
Superyacht Airspace Shield
Superyachts demand discreet, effective protection—from paparazzi drones at anchor to hostile platforms in high‑risk waters. Our C‑UAS design blends into the vessel’s aesthetic, ties alerts into bridge comms, and enforces dynamic no‑fly zones around tenders, toys, and guest areas. The result is privacy, safety, and confidence for owners and crew without visual clutter or operational friction.
Optional bullets (include if your layout allows):
- Discreet form factors and marine‑rated hardware
- Dynamic geofencing for anchorages and marinas
- Evidence capture and incident logs for insurers
Airport & Critical Infrastructure Compliance Pack
Protect passenger flows and essential services by pairing layered detection with clear, regulator‑friendly procedures. We integrate with your SOC/JOC, tailor alerting to roles, and produce audit‑ready reports that show credible detection, measured mitigation, and preserved continuity—helping you meet stakeholder, insurer, and public expectations.
Optional bullets (include if your layout allows):
- Single‑pane C2 with historical analytics
- Playbooks aligned to local airspace rules
- Maintenance and readiness drills for assured performance
Related Solutions
Build a clear air picture with layered sensors tuned for low‑slow‑small drones. Our platform fuses RF, radar, and EO/IR to cut false positives and guide fast, lawful actions.
Events
Stadiums
Natural Resource
Ports
Hotels and Luxury Properties
Commercial Marine
Close Protection
Superyachts
Frequently Asked Questions
- How are drones detected reliably?
Detection uses complementary sensors so that one method confirms another.
RF sensing: listens for control and telemetry signals to estimate bearing, identify make or model, and sometimes locate the pilot controller.
Radar: detects non-cooperative drones by movement and size profile, including RF-silent targets, with tracking in cluttered environments.
Optical and thermal cameras: provide visual confirmation and identification, often auto-cued by RF or radar for rapid verification.
Acoustic analytics: helpful at short range in quiet environments to distinguish rotor signatures.
Sensor fusion: correlates multiple inputs to reduce false alarms and improve accuracy for location, altitude and heading.
Comms-Spec designs coverage rings and places sensors to minimise shadows from terrain and structures, then validates performance with live flight tests.
- What actions are permitted when a drone is detected?
Performance depends on site layout, RF noise and the sensor mix.
Range: urban sites often achieve reliable detection in the hundreds of metres to a few kilometres. Open or elevated sites can extend further with high-gain sensors.
Accuracy: bearings and tracks improve when at least two sensors observe the target. PTZ auto-cue provides visual confirmation to classify intent.
False positives: birds, balloons and debris can resemble drones on a single sensor. Fusion rules and visual confirmation reduce nuisance alerts.
Latency: alerting is near real time so responders can act while the drone is outside critical zones.
Environment: rain, fog and RF congestion are considered during design, with settings tuned to local conditions.
Acceptance criteria are agreed before installation and proven during commissioning flights.
- How far can the system see and how accurate is it?
Response must comply with local law and airspace regulation.
Situational actions: notify security teams, cue cameras, mark geofences on the live map and track approach to protected areas.
Operational measures: pause sensitive activity, move people under cover, and coordinate with law enforcement or site aviation contacts.
Evidence capture: record tracks, screenshots and video bookmarks, and preserve RF logs for potential investigation.
Friendly drone management: whitelist approved drones using Remote ID or enrolment details to avoid unnecessary alarms.
Active countermeasures: technologies that disrupt control links or navigation are heavily regulated or prohibited in many jurisdictions. Comms-Spec helps you understand the legal position, obtain permissions where applicable, and design a response that remains lawful.
Clear playbooks define who does what at each alert level so actions are proportionate and defensible.
- How far can the system see and how accurate is it?
Integration creates a single operating picture and faster response.
CCTV and PTZ control: auto-cue cameras to the track, switch to appropriate presets, and continue to follow the target.
Access control and PA: trigger lockdowns or announcements for affected zones, and open safe routes for responders.
Dispatcher consoles: show live tracks, altitude, speed and last known controller bearing alongside incident cards and radio talkgroups.
Digital twin: render the air picture on a site plan with geofences, no-fly zones and camera coverage for quick decisions.
Incident management: create tickets automatically with attachments, checklists and timers, and export evidence with hash verification and audit trails.
Comms-Spec builds these links using vendor SDKs and standards so operators manage events from one console.
- Can alerts be delivered to mobile teams?
Solutions can be permanent, semi-permanent or rapid deployment.
Survey and design: assess approach paths, elevation, mast options, RF environment and any local flight patterns.
Sensor placement: masts or rooftops with clear views and minimal obstruction, with power and network resilience built in.
Mobile kits: tripod or vehicle mounted sensors with 4G, 5G or satellite backhaul for events and temporary risk periods.
Commissioning: controlled flights to tune thresholds and verify auto-cue, tracking and alert routing.
Handover: operator training, playbooks, and acceptance criteria signed off with recorded tests.
Small sites can go live quickly using pre-staged kits. Complex estates are delivered in phases with a pilot area first.
- How do you handle privacy and compliance?
Good governance keeps the system effective and compliant.
Privacy: use only the data required. Apply privacy masking to cameras, control who can view or export footage, and align retention with policy and law.
Cybersecurity: role based access, multi-factor authentication, encrypted links, segmented networks and signed firmware updates.
Maintenance: scheduled checks for sensor alignment, cleaning of optics, firmware and database updates, and health monitoring for power, temperature and link quality.
Drills and training: periodic exercises with simulated flights, followed by short debriefs to refine thresholds and playbooks.
Reporting: KPIs such as detection counts, time to classify, proximity to protected zones, false alarm rate and incident timelines inform improvements.
Lifecycle reviews: quarterly reviews adjust geofences, rules and integrations as risks change.
Comms-Spec provides service reporting, remote diagnostics and on-site support, and can coordinate live tests with approved pilots to keep performance on target.
