Advances in technology have seen drones become more available, more capable and simpler to use, which has meant the opportunity for criminal use has also increased; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the threats posed by drones, and the measures that can be taken to counter them. 

Following rigorous analysis of DroneWISE research, pertinent operational information has been extracted and is detailed in this DroneWISE First-Responder Agency Operational Briefing, providing evidence of the threats and risks to first-responder agencies in their response to terrorist attacks on public places using a UAV.

The DRONEWISE – STEPWISE webinar was held on the 14th of January 2021.

The DroneWISE project could affect the policy-making process and the European regulations

How to collaborate in the protection of public spaces
14th of January 2021 | Online meeting

On Wednesday, 11th November 2020, under the umbrella of the Community of Users for Secure, Safe and Resilient Societies (CoU), DG HOME’s unit dealing with innovation and industry for security organised a virtual workshop on innovative counter-UAS solutions and strategies.

On November 17th, 2020, as a member of DroneWISE consortium, RiniGARD have had the honour to participate in the SATIE Awareness Event which took place online via Google meetings. The event was focused on SATIE project H2020 which is based around security of air transport infrastructure of Europe.

Drones are already in policing toolkit, but introduction of new 5G networks will enhance their lawenforcement use & pose a greater criminal threat.

Drone accident reveals danger to public
Please read more in PDF: DroneWISE Issue 4

Tackling contemporary terrorism requires a proactive stance, as an increasing number of threats have emerged from the use of commercially available drones.