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Drone Defence

22/09/2020

Best Counter-UAV Methods

Anti-drone technology has become a hot industry topic. High-profile incidents such as the alleged UAS attack at Gatwick Airport in December 2018 has placed drone defence firmly on the agenda. In recent years, counter-UAV solutions have made their way to market to help in the fight against rogue unmanned aircraft. But which method is best? In this blog, we will take a look at the various anti-drone systems available and the pros and cons of integrating them into a drone defence strategy. Drone Defence: Detection And Countermeasures Before delving into... Read More

10/12/2019
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DJI AeroScope To Be Added To UK Catalogue Of Trusted Security Equipment

Heliguy is a DJI AeroScope specialist and this drone detection technology has just been endorsed by the UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI); Following the assessment, AeroScope was described as having an intuitive interface and its ‘detection, tracking and identification performance was consistent’; DJI AeroScope will now be added to the CPNI Catalogue of Security Equipment, designed to help security practitioners identify appropriate physical security equipment; AeroScope forms part of the Heliguy Detect brand, which offers a comprehensive and layered solution of drone defence; Heliguy is a... Read More

07/11/2019
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Heliguy Installs Drone Defence At Gatwick Airport

Heliguy has provided Gatwick Airport with a sophisticated drone defence system; The installation follows last year’s Chrismas disruption at the airport; Heliguy is a key player in industry-leading talks and demonstrations to protect UK airspace from rogue drones; Heliguy has already installed counter-UAS technology at a number of major UK airports and prisons; Heliguy’s drone defence team offers a comprehensive service of consultancy, installation and maintenance, which is key for successful operation. Contact us by phone or email. North East England UAS specialist Heliguy has provided Gatwick Airport with a... Read More

13/09/2019

Stop a Drone Attack: Detection And Defence Systems Put To The Test

Innovative solutions to defend against a rogue drone attack – including Heliguy’s DJI AeroScope and OpenWorks Engineering’s net capture technology – have been demonstrated at counter UAS events. The Drone Detection and Mitigation Demonstration was staged by Operational Solutions Limited (OSL) last week (September 11 and 12) and welcomed a worldwide audience of delegates in association with GTI Aviation Training. Heliguy is a DJI AeroScope expert and has integrated the sophisticated system with OSL’s high-tech FACE interface. This layered solution has already been installed at major UK airports. Other key... Read More

17/07/2019

DJI AeroScope Supplied By Heliguy Detected Drones at British Grand Prix

DJI AeroScope – supplied by Heliguy – was used to detect drones being flown illegally during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Emergency Services Drone Team used the sophisticated drone-detection system, alongside other software, to help trace rogue unmanned vehicles within the 2.5-mile restricted zone around the circuit. The team was really impressed with DJI AeroScope. It was easy to use and gave real-time information allowing the team the capability to respond in a timely manner. PC Alan Hincks, Drone Pilot from... Read More

25/04/2019
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Were drones really to blame for near-miss with plane?

Call us sceptical, but a recent news story has raised a few eyebrows at Heliguy HQ this week. The article in question? A Virgin Atlantic jet faced a collision at 14,000ft with two drones as it was approaching Heathrow Airport to land. This press coverage – which has done the rounds on various media sites – got us scratching our heads, deliberating on whether the offending objects were indeed two rogue UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), or maybe – just maybe – something else? Now, this isn’t a case of us... Read More

13/03/2019

New extended drone no-fly zone in place from today

New legislation to extend the no-fly zone around airports has come into force today (Wednesday, March 13). The rules mean that it is now illegal to fly a drone within 5km of an airport, with major penalties for those who break the law. Drone users can only fly within the restriction zones if they have the correct permission from air traffic control or the airport. The Government has acted to bring the law change in ahead of a new Drones Bill which will give police significantly increased powers to deal... Read More

20/02/2019

No-fly zone for drones to be extended at UK airports

An extended no-fly zone for drones around UK airports is to come into force next month. Yesterday, the Government announced that new legislation to ban UAVs from flying within 5km of runways will begin on Wednesday, March 13. The enlarged zone will better protect the UK’s airports from those misusing drones, the Government has said. The law is clear that flying a drone near an airport is a serious criminal act. We’re now going even further and extending the no-fly zone to help keep our airports secure and our skies safe. Anyone... Read More

11/01/2019
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Heliguy assisting UK airports with drone detection

North-East UAV specialist Heliguy has been assisting major UK airports with their drone-detection systems, as well as showcasing other options to enhance defences. Prompted by December’s chaos at Gatwick, followed more recently by disruption at Heathrow, Heliguy has been called to numerous airports to share its knowledge in UAV tracking and monitoring. Working with these airports – which cannot be identified for security reasons – Heliguy has been using its experience to test existing drone-detection systems in place, as well as demonstrating DJI AeroScope – a state-of-the-art UAV monitor. As part... Read More

20/12/2018

Gatwick Airport: Drone-detection technology is available

Ground-breaking drone-detection technology is available to monitor and spot UAVs – which could potentially stop major incidents like the recent disruption at Gatwick Airport. The DJI AeroScope system is a sophisticated and comprehensive platform that rapidly identifies UAV communication links, gathering real-time information such as flight status, paths, serial number, speed, direction and home position, as well as the make and model. This monitoring data stream helps AeroScope users make an informed response and security decision as soon as possible. North East-based drone expert Heliguy is a specialist in AeroScope.... Read More