The Drone Incident at Gatwick raises a number of points:
1️⃣ We’ve known for some time that drones are a potential terrorist weapon
2️⃣ We also know there are now multiple systems designed to defeat them
3️⃣ So why had no counter-UAS systems been bought by Gatwick Airport?
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1️⃣ We’ve known for some time that drones are a potential terrorist weapon
2️⃣ We also know there are now multiple systems designed to defeat them
3️⃣ So why had no counter-UAS systems been bought by Gatwick Airport?
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4️⃣ Consumer drones are now mostly sold with software that stops them from being flown near airports; but, they can easily be hacked to circumvent restrictions
5️⃣ At Gatwick, drones were only used to close the airport - but could have been used to destroy an airliner.
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5️⃣ At Gatwick, drones were only used to close the airport - but could have been used to destroy an airliner.
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5️⃣ We don’t know who was behind the Gatwick incident. It probably wasn’t Russia, but so easily could have been.
6️⃣ Yesterday was hybrid warfare at its most effective. Maximum disruption caused at almost zero cost.
7️⃣ Many potential enemies will have noted the impact.
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6️⃣ Yesterday was hybrid warfare at its most effective. Maximum disruption caused at almost zero cost.
7️⃣ Many potential enemies will have noted the impact.
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8️⃣ We need to get serious about counter UAS systems to protect key infrastructure including airports..
9️⃣ The Police and UK Armed Forces need effrctive and mobile counter UAS technology now.
🔟 Yesterday was a wake-up call. We may not get another.
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9️⃣ The Police and UK Armed Forces need effrctive and mobile counter UAS technology now.
🔟 Yesterday was a wake-up call. We may not get another.
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Finally, I hope any of you who were caught-up in yesterday’s incident have managed to find alternative flights. As for those responsible, I sincerely hope you get caught in time to spend Christmas in jail.
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