PROTECDOME

As the number of unauthorized operations of UASs is rising, the protection of publicly accessible critical infrastructures (e.g. airports and ports as well as other government buildings) public spaces (e.g. shopping malls), and tourist areas (e.g. parks and beaches), against malicious actions and terrorist attacks has become a global major concern across the world. Currently, security measures in these so-called “soft targets” consist primarily of surveillance cameras and security personnel that safeguard these areas from threats. The PROTECDOME system aims to establish an autonomous situational awareness counter-drone system that employs algorithms for detecting, tracking and identification of rogue drones. Specifically, the main objectives of the PROTECDOME project can be identified as: (1) Development of threat-scenarios for rogue drone operations in public spaces as well as development of a risk and vulnerability assessment toolkit that will assist operators and law enforcement agencies for the prevention of this emerging threat. (2) Development of novel detection, tracking and alerting technologies and integration with situational awareness tools for improving real-time monitoring. (3) Validate and demonstrate the impact of the proposed solution in operational scenarios, and (4) Develop training material for capacity building on rogue drone threat scenarios. In this manner, PROTECDOME will strengthen the operational capacity and situational awareness against rogue drones, and allow for the introduction of novel technologies, testing and validating of these tools to facilitate public space protection.

Consortium

Cyprus Police (CP), whose registered offices are at AntistratigouEvangelouFloraki street, Police Headquarters, CY
Ethniko Kentro Erevnas kai Technologies Anaptyxis-Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), EL
KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence – University of Cyprus (KIOSUCY), CY
Ministry of Citizen Protection (European & Development Programs Management Agency and Hellenic Police), EL