Danish port deploys drone surveillance system

A new pilot project has been launched at the Port of Hirtshals in Denmark. From February to May, the port is testing a drone surveillance system from AirPlate to proactively strengthen security measures concerning the airspace above the port’s facilities. In a March 24 press release, the port says that the pilot project has been running for just over a month and the system has already detected several drone flights.

“Port security requirements are constantly evolving, and we must evolve with them. Port facility security has traditionally focused on land and water areas, but there are also increasing requirements for areas such as cybersecurity. Therefore, it may not be unrealistic to expect that the authorities will soon introduce stricter regulations for securing airspace as well,” said Michael R. Langballe, Head of Transport & Logistics and Port Security Officer at Port of Hirtshals. He notes that both Denmark and Norway have experienced incidents where drones have unlawfully entered secured areas.

AirPlate’s drone detection system identifies the position, route, and pilot information about drones in real time, enabling users of the system to respond effectively to potential security threats.