BT must help its commercial customers to counter the threat of drone intrusion by launching an "anti-drone solution".
UAVs are used for many legitimate purposes, but lower prices and greater availability of technology have led to a sharp increase in abuse.
The number of drone-related incidents increased by 29% over the past year, while Gatwick Airport was forced to close after the year's announcement. 39, an unauthorized drone on the scene. Unmanned aerial vehicles can pose a security threat and can affect the privacy and confidentiality of business operations.
Drone protections
BT says it can give companies the ability to detect, track and identify drones that violate airspace and outer perimeters, allowing them to take legal countermeasures. These can be a signal blocker or a portable disturbance.
The Counter Drone solution can detect UAVs up to 5km and provides early warnings for security teams to respond. The platform collects information in real time, allowing customers to gain insight into unauthorized drone activity and develop best practices.
BT will be responsible for planning, design, installation and support, and has partnered with DroneShield to provide the service. DroneShield products were used at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and by the British and US Army.
"Unwanted drone activities can have a significant impact on an organization's ability to function effectively and pose a real security risk," said Simin Wingrove, Director of Strategy and Incubation at BT. "We believe that this partnership between BT and DroneShield will provide our customers with a world-class, secure, integrated UAV detection solution.
"With BT's global expertise in networked computing and communications services and DroneShield drone expertise, we can provide organizations with the security they need to detect drones." and react to them before they become a problem.