Drone defence
for businesses.
Protect sensitive information, people and business operations. DRB develops the right protection concept for your site and supports you from risk assessment through to implementation.
Your site.
Your risks. Your protection.
Which drone risks matter to your business? What measures are proportionate? And which technologies do you actually need?
We provide a clear basis for informed decisions. We assess the areas requiring protection, the surrounding environment and your existing security processes. Requirements and evaluation criteria are developed independently of suppliers.
- Prioritise measures according to risk and protection needs
- Evaluate technical options and costs transparently
- Define responsibilities and response procedures from the outset
Understand your protection needs
Protect information
Consider how unauthorised observation of research, facilities and operational activities could expose sensitive information.
Maintain operations
Assess the potential impact of drone incidents on production, logistics and critical business processes at an early stage.
Safeguard people and assets
Assess threats from approaching drones, crashes or carried payloads and prepare appropriate protective measures.
Five phases.
Clear outcomes.
We support your drone defence project throughout its implementation. The scope and starting point depend on your needs and the measures you already have in place.
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Needs and risk assessment
Assess the site and its surroundings, identify critical assets and evaluate relevant scenarios. Take existing measures and organisational procedures into account.
Your outcomeA prioritised risk profile and agreed protection requirements. -
Protection concept and budget
Bring prevention, detection and response together in one concept. Compare technical options, operational requirements and appropriate stages of deployment.
Your outcomeA decision paper setting out measures, options and budget estimates. -
Planning and requirements
Specify sensors, interfaces and site integration. Coordinate specialist technical planning, stakeholder consultation and any necessary approval processes.
Your outcomeVendor-neutral specifications and a sound basis for detailed planning. -
Tendering and implementation
Prepare specifications, assess proposals and support supplier selection. Work with the parties involved to oversee implementation, interfaces and quality.
Your outcomeComparable proposals and implementation supported by specialist advice. -
Commissioning and training
Support system testing and acceptance. Integrate alerting, escalation and response into your procedures. Train the responsible teams and practise incident handling.
Your outcomeTested functionality, clear procedures and a prepared security team.
Already have equipment or a protection concept? We help you identify where an independent review would add the most value.
Discuss your needs
From the first alert
to the right response.
An alert becomes useful when your team knows what to do next.
We connect technical detection with situation assessment and operational protective measures. Site security, control room staff and the crisis management team receive clear responsibilities. Reporting channels to the relevant authorities are built into the concept.
01 / DETECTBring information together
Combine suitable sensors with existing reporting channels so your security team can identify relevant events.
02 / ASSESSAssess the situation
Verify sightings, account for authorised flights and assess what an event means for your site.
03 / RESPONDCoordinate the response
Alert the responsible teams, initiate agreed protective measures and document incidents for follow-up.
Establish legal authority from the outset. Active interference with flight or radio communications requires a specific legal basis and the appropriate authority. Our approach takes these limits into account, alongside data protection, technical conditions and coordination with the relevant authorities.
The right sensors
for your site.
We evaluate technical options against your scenarios and requirements. Key factors include buildings, the surrounding environment, detection coverage, operating effort and integration with existing systems.
RF sensors
Can detect supported control and telemetry signals. Suitability and the information available depend, among other factors, on the drone type and its radio communications.
Radar
Can detect airborne objects independently of their control signals. Coverage, surroundings and the ability to distinguish drones from other objects need to be assessed.
Optical and thermal imaging
Cameras and thermal imaging systems can support verification. Line of sight, weather and operating conditions limit their effectiveness.
Remote ID
Can add broadcast identification and position data to the operational picture. It does not provide comprehensive detection of all drones.
Make informed choices: We define evaluation criteria, assess suitable combinations of systems and incorporate testing under actual site conditions. Functional limitations and operating effort are part of the decision.
Protection for sites
with specific needs.
Whether you operate one site or several, we tailor the concept to your assets and business processes. Common standards across sites are combined with local requirements.
Industry and manufacturing
Production facilities, test sites and business continuity.
Critical infrastructure
Utility facilities, critical network hubs and sensitive operational areas.
Research and development
Confidential information, prototypes and proprietary know-how.
Logistics and events
Large sites, goods movements and temporary protection needs.
What to know
before you start.
The right solution starts with a clear understanding of your situation. We help you identify where action is needed and what to do next.
What does drone defence for businesses involve?
Drone defence encompasses organisational, physical and technical measures to manage risks from unmanned aircraft systems. For businesses, the focus is on protection needs, appropriate detection and clearly defined responses. Active intervention requires a separate legal assessment.
Is DRB independent of equipment manufacturers?
Yes. We define requirements independently of suppliers and evaluate suitable solutions against transparent criteria. Your risks, site conditions and operational requirements determine our recommendations. Where needed, we involve specialist planners and technical partners.
Do we need to invest in new equipment immediately?
The first step is to assess your protection needs and existing measures. This may identify a need for additional technology. Alternatively, changes to procedures, better reporting channels or site measures may be the initial priority.
Can existing systems be integrated?
We assess how existing cameras, control rooms, alerting systems and security processes can be used. Whether technical integration is feasible and appropriate depends on interfaces, system capabilities and operational requirements.
How long does a project take and what does it cost?
Scope and effort depend on factors such as site size, the number of locations, protection needs and the stage of planning. Following an initial discussion, we agree objectives, the scope of services and next steps. This provides the basis for a tailored proposal.
Does DRB also provide training and exercises?
Yes. We prepare the responsible teams to assess alerts, report incidents and follow escalation procedures. Training and exercises reflect the agreed concept and the responsibilities of site security, control room staff and the crisis management team.
Let’s discuss
your site.
Looking to assess drone risks, review an existing concept or prepare a specific project? Tell us briefly about your situation.
DRB Deutsche Risikoberatung GmbHAm Kleinen Wannsee 31
14109 Berlin
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