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Anti-drone system deployed at London, Heathrow

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Today, Operational Solutions announces that its bespoke set of anti-drone systems has been deployed at Heathrow
as part of the airport’s end-to-end counter drone measures to help to keep the country’s busiest airfield free from
drones........
 

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Today, Operational Solutions announces that its bespoke set of anti-drone systems has been deployed at Heathrow
as part of the airport’s end-to-end counter drone measures to help to keep the country’s busiest airfield free from
drones.

This one-of-a-kind Counter Drone system works by detecting and tracking drones in surrounding airspace and alerting
airports of unauthorised drone use quickly and efficiently. This new and innovative system also works to locate the
drone pilots themselves and can be used to identify their location.

This technology has been specifically designed for Heathrow Airport by Operational Solutions Ltd, integrating for the
first time a variety of leading counter drone technologies from different manufacturers.
The fast and accurate detection of rogue drones helps to keep Heathrow’s passengers and colleagues safe and will
support the airport, law enforcement and air traffic controllers as they work to protect Heathrow’s airspace. This new
kit will enhance detection capabilities and minimise delays, helping passengers to get away on time. The technology
will also help the airport to meet its sustainability objectives, by reducing the fuel wastage and additional flight stacking
caused by unauthorised drones use.

This news follows the introduction of legislation, introduced in March 2019, prohibiting unauthorised drones from
being flown within the Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) which extends out to 5km of any airport boundary. Pilots who
break the law and fly without permission within a Flight Restriction Zone in the UK can face a prison sentence of up to
five years.

Mark Legh-Smith, founder and CEO of Operational Solutions Ltd, said: “OSL is delighted that it has been selected as
the solution architect and system integrator for the bespoke set of counter drone systems that have been deployed
at Heathrow. We are pleased to be contributing to the safety and security of passengers and airlines at the UK’s largest
international airport”
Jonathan Coen, Director of Security said: “The safety and security of our passengers and colleagues is our number one
priority. That is why we’re investing in this new cutting-edge technology which will enhance our capabilities in the
detection and deterrence of drones in and around our airfield. We’re delighted to have this unique system keeping
our skies safe and helping passengers and cargo to get to their destinations on time”.
 
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