Registration open for EUROCONTROL C-UAS workshop in November

EUROCONTROL is organising a high-level workshop on advanced counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) and similar solutions and measures, looking at their advantages and limitations, and discussing the way forward for the aviation sector. 

The event will take place on 4 November 2024 at EUROCONTROL’s Brussels Headquarters.

“C-UAS systems are an essential part of the airspace security landscape, and with the UAS market growing, there is an increasing need to address unauthorised UAS in European airspace,” EUROCONTROL says.

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to share their views and lessons learned and ask questions during Q&A sessions at the end of each panel. They will also have the chance to visit an exhibition showcasing some of the latest C-UAS solutions on the market.

Specifically, the workshop will explore the solutions which are currently available to protect airports and operationally sensitive areas against unauthorised unmanned aircraft flights; whether current restrictions at airports are sufficient to deal with the threat and what extra measures might be required; what kind of regulation and rules are needed to define clearer roles and responsibilities; and the technology needed to address the whole spectrum of potential threats related to unauthorised drones and UAS.

A detailed agenda will be available closer to the event but EUROCONTROL says the key aims are to discuss the operational aspects related to UAS detection and mitigation; achieve a common understanding on the taxonomy around the subject matter; gain a common understanding of incursion threats and current detection solutions; explore accidents/incidents reporting needs; and discuss contingency measures and procedures.

Registration is now open.