Detection and sensor fusion
RF detection, radar, electro-optical and infrared sensors and acoustics are fused into a reliable operating picture.
Drone Defence · Development
Drone Defence: counter-drone and unmanned systems developed in-house
We develop systems to detect and defeat drones as well as unmanned platforms for law enforcement, military and security agencies – from design and testing to operator training.
- DetectionOperating picture
- Defeatup to neutralization
- In-houseConcept to flight test
Drone protection
Detection, situational awareness and defeat
Small drones fly low and slow with a minimal signature, which makes them hard to detect. Effective protection requires fusing multiple sensors into a common operating picture so that operators can decide quickly and reliably. Details on systems and capabilities are available on request.
Detection
Detecting unmanned aircraft with multiple complementary sensors.
Classification
AI-based discrimination between drones, birds and other clutter.
Defeat
Systems and effectors to counter drones up to neutralizing the target.
Protection tasks
Facilities, critical infrastructure and deployed forces.
Systems
Reconnaissance and interceptor drones
Beyond counter-drone, we develop our own unmanned systems for a range of missions. Details on systems and capabilities are available on request.
Reconnaissance drones
Unmanned platforms with EO/IR payloads for reconnaissance, surveillance and situational awareness, with AI-based processing on board – even when the link is degraded.
Interceptor drones
Interceptor drones that defeat hostile drones in the air. They are integrated into the counter-drone system as an effector and directed through the common operating picture.
Development areas
What we work on
We develop platform, sensors, algorithms and propulsion as one integrated system.
Onboard AI
Object detection and classification models that run directly on energy-efficient onboard hardware – even without a link to the ground station.
System architecture
Airframe, power, flight control, sensors and data link are designed together, with navigation that works even when GNSS is jammed.
Jet turbines
Compact jet turbines for high-speed, long-range unmanned platforms.
Technologies
Technologies and components
Sensor fusion
State estimation and situational awareness from multiple sensors.
EO/IR & radar
Complementary sensors for small, low-signature targets.
Edge computing
Real-time image processing and AI inference on board.
Data link
Telemetry and video over radio, cellular or fiber optics.
Resilient operation
Navigation and communications under electronic countermeasures.
Test stand
Measuring thrust, exhaust gas temperature and fuel flow before first flight.
Jet turbines
Jet-powered unmanned platforms
Electric propulsion offers only limited speed and range. Compact jet turbines significantly extend the performance envelope of unmanned platforms.
Target drones
Target drones for training and testing.
Test platforms
High-speed platforms for testing new components.
Engine control
ECU integrated with autopilot and telemetry.
Validation
Step by step from test stand to flight test.
Process
From concept to operation
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Requirements
We assess mission, protected asset, threat level and constraints.
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Design
System concept covering sensors, processing and effectors.
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Testing
Lab, ground and flight tests under realistic conditions.
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Training
Familiarization and operator training on the systems.
FAQ
Drone Defence FAQ
Who are the counter-drone systems for?
For law enforcement, military and security agencies – to protect facilities, critical infrastructure and deployed forces.
How does counter-drone defense work?
Complementary sensors such as radar, RF detection, and daylight and thermal cameras detect the drone. Their data is fused into a common operating picture, AI-based classification distinguishes drones from birds and other clutter, and defeat follows, up to neutralizing the target.
Does Alpha Security Group develop its own drones?
Yes. In addition to counter-drone systems, we develop our own reconnaissance and interceptor drones as well as jet-powered unmanned platforms.
What are interceptor drones?
Drones that defeat hostile drones in the air. They are integrated into the counter-drone system as an effector and directed through the common operating picture.
Can the systems be tailored to our requirements?
Yes. We start with the mission, protected asset, threat level and constraints. From these we develop a system concept covering sensors, processing and effectors, which we test before handover.
Do you provide training on the systems?
Yes. In our Counter-UAS Operator Training course, we train operators and personnel on the systems in use – at our training center or on the client's premises, in Germany and abroad.
Why are there no technical details on the website?
We deliberately share details on systems and capabilities only on request. All inquiries are treated confidentially.
Inquiry
Drone Defence inquiry
Tell us about the protected asset, the situation and your timeline. All inquiries are treated confidentially.