Energy companies worldwide are rapidly incorporating the use of UAV drones into their energy operations. Drones are frequently used to inspect anomalies and help improve overall safety. But what's often overlooked is the unauthorized drones that can breach your airspace and pose risks such as espionage, cyber threats, sabotage, and regulatory non-compliance, making proactive drone detection and mitigation essential for safeguarding operations.
AirSight delivers best-in-class, multi-layered drone detection technology to safeguard critical infrastructure from airborne threats. Our AirGuard software goes beyond conventional detection by integrating multiple sensor technologies into a single, powerful platform, providing comprehensive airspace security tailored to the unique challenges of power plants, water facilities, communication hubs, and other essential sites.
How Can Drones Threaten Critical Infrastructure?
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Unauthorized Surveillance & Espionage: Drones equipped with cameras can gather sensitive data on facility layouts, operational workflows, and security measures, posing a significant risk to national security and corporate confidentiality.
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Cyber & Data Security Risks: Advanced UAVs can intercept wireless communications, tamper with industrial IoT networks, or even launch cyber-attacks, putting operational integrity and data security at risk.
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Physical Sabotage & Interference: Drones can be used to transport malicious payloads, disrupt critical infrastructure operations, or cause damage to sensitive equipment. This is a growing concern for power grids, chemical plants, and large-scale manufacturing facilities.
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Regulatory & Compliance Risks: Many industries must adhere to strict federal and industry-specific regulations regarding airspace security. A failure to detect and mitigate drone threats can lead to severe regulatory penalties and operational shutdowns.
Why Choose AirSight for Critical Infrastructure Security?
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Advanced Drone Detection & Tracking: AirSight’s layered security approach ensures early detection, classification, and response.
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Proactive 24/7 Monitoring: Automated drone detection with real-time alerts.
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Full Regulatory Compliance: Helps facilities meet FAA, DHS, and industry security mandates.
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Seamless Security Integration: AirSight’s system is designed to work alongside existing security frameworks, including: CCTV surveillance and perimeter security, access control systems and physical security teams, and compliance reporting and regulatory monitoring.
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Scalable & Adaptable Solutions: Deployable across energy, water, telecom, and industrial sectors.
FAQs Within the Critical Infrastructure Sector on Drone Detection Solutions:
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Question: Are you able to distinguish between the drones employed for inspections/diagnostics over drones infiltrating critical infrastructure airspace for malicious intent?
Answer: Yes! AirGuard allows your organization to "white-list" drones you authorize on your site. Our software will recognize the drones and record their activity, but authorized drones will not set off alerts. Your organization can also use drone detection for quality assurance purposes to track and record authorized drones.
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Question: Can AirGuard be integrated into our existing security infrastructure?
Answer: Yes! AirGuard integrates into your existing security seamlessly. AirGuard provides the GPS location and altitude data of detected drones to PTZ cameras enabling cameras to track, identify drone payload, and threat potential. AirGuard also integrates into alarm systems and incident management systems. Seamless integration allows security teams and law enforcement to make informed decisions.
