AARTOS DDS: The High-Speed Drone Detection System Ensuring Security at the Austrian Grand Prix

During the recent Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Aaronia's AARTOS High-Speed Drone Detection System played a crucial role in supporting security teams. Ensuring safety from illegal drone use has become a significant concern at major events, and this system was utilized to protect the audience, drivers, and crews. The security teams opted for the AARTOS DDS system, known for being the most powerful on the market, which was set up in a mobile version inside a Mercedes Sprinter vehicle.

It is important for security officials at large public events to incorporate drone detection and defense into their security plans. Even seemingly harmless hobby drones can pose risks, especially when used for targeted attacks. Unfortunately, there is a lack of knowledge in the field of drone detection and defense, leading to the use of inadequate solutions or none at all.

During the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix 2024, the security team recognized AARTOS DDS from its previous deployment at Airpower 2022. It was evident that Aaronia AG's drone protection solution would be the preferred choice for the event. Aaronia's experts provide AARTOS DDS as a comprehensive service that can easily be incorporated into the current security setup. The advanced AARTOS X9 version, housed in a specially designed Mercedes Sprinter, can be deployed quickly and contains all the essential components for efficient drone protection.

The system is able to track the position, speed, and altitude of drones quickly by scanning various frequencies to detect drone activities. The AARTOS system, along with Aaronia's RTSA-Suite PRO software, can not only identify most commercially available drones but also take control of them and safely land them if needed. Authorized security authorities can access real-time data on the drone and operator location through a mobile app, allowing them to respond promptly to any security threats.

Stephan Kraschansky, the CEO of Aaronia Austria, said that there were many drone sightings near no-fly zones, leading to intervention multiple times. Most of the time, warnings were enough to stop the pilots from breaking rules, but in some cases, they had to take over the drones to land them safely. Security officials also handled the drone pilots during these incidents.

To protect both spectators and drivers, measures were put in place to prevent unauthorized drone use throughout the event. The Formula 1 weekend was eventful with multiple on-track crashes, leading to an exciting race where George Russell won the first race of the season for Mercedes with a happy third place finish.

The experts from Aaronia showcased a drone detection system that was both quick, dependable, and effective. They also achieved a lap time of 7:14.29 in a Mercedes Sprinter, setting a new record for mobile drone detection systems at Spielberg. Their lap time was only 6:06.60 slower than the fastest lap set by Fernando Alonso in an Aston Martin during the race.

To learn more about factors to keep in mind regarding protecting drones as a vital component of contemporary security design, check out the e-paper from Sicherheit. Das Fachmagazin.

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