Creating Airspace Awareness and Security as Drone Uses Develop
By Fortem TechnologiesAs drones are being developed to help society by enhancing security, convenience and service, observers and analysts can see potential challenges and necessity of ensuring safe skies.
Before government agencies will enable and empower the use of drones in the private sector, public and private entities must demonstrate that drone operations can be conducted safely and that protections are in place to guard against those who would use drones for nefarious purposes such as espionage, smuggling, terrorism and other crimes.
In light of the immediate need to protect public places, critical infrastructure, borders, prisons, transportation hubs and national landmarks from drone attacks, this whitepaper will establish a framework for the essential components of airspace awareness and security in a drone world.