MODULE 03
Infrastructure Defense
Infrastructure Defense
Security doesn't stop at encryption. Learn how to detect unauthorized drones, assess risks to physical infrastructure, and manage incident response.
Most commercial drones communicate with their controller on 2.4GHz or 5.8GHz. RF sensors listen for these specific "handshake" patterns to identify a drone before it is even visible.
Active 3D radar is required to track autonomous drones that aren't emitting RF signals (flying via GPS waypoints). Modern compact radar can distinguish birds from quadcopters.
Implementing passive countermeasures like privacy netting to block visual surveillance and installing acoustic sensors on perimeter fences.
If a drone is grounded or captured, never turn it on or connect it to a network. The internal flight logs (Blackbox) contain GPS history, home point location, and pilot serial numbers.
Unauthorized airspace incursions must be reported to aviation authorities (FAA/EASA/DGCA). Maintain a detailed log of time, direction of approach, and payload description.
Drone security is not a one-time setup. It requires integrating Threat Intelligence feeds regarding new commercial drone models and their specific frequencies into your security stack.