Counter UAS for the promotion of safety in public environments

Authors:

  • Henrik Petersson
  • Simon Ahlberg

Publish date: 2020-11-17

Report number: FOI-R--5044--SE

Pages: 36

Written in: Swedish

Keywords:

  • unmanned aerial vehicle
  • drone
  • UAS
  • UAV
  • Counter UAS
  • Anti UAS
  • CUAS

Abstract

This report provides an overview of recent developments within the market of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for industrial, commercial and private use. The capacity and capability of such system are summarized in general terms. The report discusses potential problems and threats posed to our open society due to a widespread availability and unregulated use of UAS. An overview is thereafter presented on technical solutions and other measures to reduce or counteract such threats.