High-Speed Drone Detection System AARTOS Ensures Security at Austrian Grand Prix: A Look at Aaronia’s Cutting-Edge Technology

During the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix 2024 in Spielberg, security teams used Aaronia's AARTOS High-Speed Drone Detection System to protect against unauthorized drone activity. With the safety of attendees, drivers, and staff being a major concern at large events, the deployment of this powerful system in a mobile Mercedes Sprinter ensured effective drone detection and prevention.

It is important for security officials at large public events to include drone detection and defense in their security plans. Drones, even ones used for harmless hobbies, can pose a risk and potential danger 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.

At the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix 2024, the security officials were already familiar with AARTOS DDS due to its successful implementation at Airpower 2022. It was evident that Aaronia AG's solution would be the preferred option for drone protection during the race weekend. Aaronia's experts provide AARTOS DDS as a comprehensive service package that can easily fit into the current security setup. The advanced AARTOS X9, which is housed in a specially designed Mercedes Sprinter, can be deployed within minutes and contains all the essential components for efficient drone protection.

The system can track drones' position, speed, and altitude quickly by scanning the entire frequency spectrum, including different frequencies simultaneously. This allows it to detect all drones using radio signals. The AARTOS system offers real-time tracking of both the drone and its operator, with the help of Aaronia's RTSA-Suite PRO software. The software can identify most commercially available drones, take control of them if needed, and safely land them. Authorized security authorities can access all data through the mobile app to stay informed about the drone's location and operator in real time and respond appropriately.

Stephan Kraschansky, CEO of Aaronia Austria, mentions that there have been many drone sightings near no-fly zones and they had to step in multiple times. They usually just warned the pilots about their actions, but in some cases they had to take control of the drones and safely land them to prevent any danger. Security officials also dealt with the drone pilots during these incidents.

To keep spectators and drivers safe, measures were taken to prevent unauthorized drone use throughout the event. The Formula 1 weekend was full of thrilling on-track crashes, leading up to an exciting race where George Russell secured Mercedes team's first win of the season in third place with a smile on his face.

During the demonstration, the experts from Aaronia showcased a drone detection system that was not only quick and dependable but also efficient. They also achieved a new record by completing a lap in the Mercedes Sprinter in just 7 minutes and 14.29 seconds, setting the fastest lap time for mobile drone detection systems in Spielberg. Their time was only 6 minutes and 6.60 seconds behind the fastest lap set by Fernando Alonso in the Aston Martin during the race.

To learn more about the factors to keep in mind regarding drone security as a crucial element of current security systems, check out the e-paper from Sicherheit. Das Fachmagazin.

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