Case

Executive Summary

Unauthorized “rogue drones” near civil airports pose severe safety and operational risks: flight delays, diversions, signal interference, and collision hazards. Lab specs do not always translate to runway performance. This report documents real-world field testing of Gotac’s C‑UAS (Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems) optimized for high-interference airport environments, with verified performance in detection, response, compatibility, and neutralization.

Core Airport Anti‑Drone Requirements (Test Focus)

We tested against the strictest civil aviation standards to ensure operational safety and effectiveness:

1.Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):

Zero interference with Air Traffic Control (ATC), navigation, and communication signals.

2.Detection Performance:

Reliable detection of low, slow, small (LSS) targets in complex airport clutter.

3.Response Latency:

Speed from initial detection to automated alert and actionable response.

4.Operational Adaptability

All-weather, 24/7 capability across perimeter, runway, terminal, and patrol routes.

Gotac Adapted Product Portfolio for Airport Deployment

• Ku-band low-altitude mid-range surveillance radar
• Fixed-type detection and defense equipment (ZC100AB-GTA)
• Vehicle-mounted FPV defense equipment (GR200-GTA)
• Lightweight drone countermeasure gun (ZG300-GTA)

Practical Deployment & Operation Process

1.Remote Early Warning (Radar)

Deploy Ku-band radar within 3km of the airport perimeter.

• Detection range: ≥10km
• Capability: All‑weather detection & real‑time tracking of LSS targets
• Output: Trajectory data synchronized to command center

2.Mid‑Range Fixed Defense (Key Points)

Install fixed units at terminal and runway critical points.

• Frequency scan: 70MHz–6GHz full‑band
• Function: UAV ID/model identification, automatic audible & visual alarms
• Benefit: Continuous monitoring without manual intervention

3.Short‑Range Vehicle‑Mounted Countermeasures (Patrol)

Equip airport patrol vehicles with onboard FPV defense systems.

• Coverage: 360° full‑band interference
• Range: ≤1km
• Effect: Cut video transmission & GPS; force landing or expulsion

4.Close‑Range Lightweight Countermeasure Guns (Patrol Personnel)

Ground security uses handheld countermeasure guns.

• Optics: 8x optical sight
• Range: ≤2km
• Method: Precision cross-interference for controlled forced landing
• Advantage: No physical debris, safe for airport operations

Test Results & Practical Effect

Gotac’s system delivers a verified three-tier defense architecture:

Remote radar early warning → Mid-range fixed countermeasures → Short-range vehicle/infantry supplementary defense

Key verified performance:

• Detection & response time: ≤3 seconds
• Effective countermeasure range: ≥3 kilometers
• EMC: Zero impact on civil aviation communications and navigation
• Threat handling: Swift neutralization of various unauthorized drones
• Outcome: Safeguards aircraft takeoff/landing and maintains normal airport operations

Conclusion

Real‑world airport testing confirms that Gotac’s C‑UAS solutions meet and exceed civil aviation security requirements. The layered, multi‑device system provides reliable, low-latency, zero-interference protection against rogue drones, reducing operational risk and ensuring airspace safety.

For deployment details or a customized airport assessment, contact Gotac Technology.