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Drone detection and mobile network security

Overview

Developments in drone detection technology are evolving in response to new security threats involving mobile networks.

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Verizon and Nvidia, demonstrated a capability to use existing 5G networks as radar systems. This ‘NetSense Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service’ utilizes radio frequency perturbations and AI to identify and track unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Following an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport where an explosive-laden drone was controlled via a commercial 4G mobile hotspot, security concerns have intensified. Because such methods allow remote control from any internet-connected location, traditional jamming is difficult. In response, Telekom is deploying passive radio frequency (RF) sensors to detect drones and their pilots by identifying electronic signals without disrupting mobile networks.

Entities

Leipzig/Halle Airport · Federal Criminal Police Office · Senhive · Lockheed Martin · Nvidia

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Drone security challenges rise following mobile-controlled incident

    Security experts highlight the difficulty of detecting drones controlled via 4G mobile networks following an incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, prompting new RF sensor deployment strategies.

  2. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Lockheed Martin uses 5G networks for drone detection

    Lockheed Martin, Nvidia, and Verizon have developed a system using 5G networks and AI to detect, track, and monitor drones by analyzing radio frequency signal disturbances.

Sources

focus.de · silicon.de · thueringen24.de