Handbook on UAS protection of critical infrastructure and public space. A five phase approach for C-UAS stakeholders

Abstract:

The handbook provides advice on how to protect against malicious Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and provides guidelines, references, approaches and considerations. It covers detection, tracking, identification and neutralisation through the processes of risk analysis, solution design, implementation and operation of a solution. It explains the importance of combining systems and processes with the involvement of stakeholders to create a complete solution.

This handbook is a key component of the European Commission's C-UAS package, announced as a flagship action under the Commission's Drone Strategy 2.0. This package includes a dedicated Communication focusing on C-UAS, outlining the main ideas for the EU’s future policy on how to address the potential threats posed by UAS.

As part of the drive to provide continuous practical support to EU Member States and stakeholders, the JRC has produced two handbooks; the first is this five-phased approach to developing a C-UAS solution, while the second contains a series of recommendations for assessing the risks stemming from the malicious use of UAS, complemented with advice regarding the physical hardening of non-military infrastructures against such threats.

Official

European Commission: Joint Research Centre: News, 19/10/2023: Countering the threat of civil drones: Commission presents new measures https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/countering-threat-civil-drones-commission-presents-new-measures-2023-10-19_en

---