As world leaders convene at the G20 Summit under Brazil’s presidency, a comprehensive security plan is in place to protect against potential drone threats. With a focus on sustainability, social integration and technological cooperation, the summit is held at the Museum of Modern Art, drawing high-ranking officials from over 30 nations. The Brazilian Federal Police, supported by civil and military special forces, has deployed advanced counter-UAS measures, integrating the German-made AARTOS DDS system from AARONIA AG into their security framework.
The use of drones in urban settings poses unique challenges, particularly in Rio’s complex landscape. To address these, the anti-drone command centre “Central de Monitoramento Antidrones (CMA)” has been established, incorporating the AARTOS X9 system. Four specialists from AARONIA AG are on-site to ensure smooth operations and provide expertise.
AARTOS DDS employs a multi-layered approach to drone detection, combining RF direction finding, radar and high-resolution camera systems for threat assessment. The passive RF direction finding capability of the AARTOS X9 detects key flight data, including speed, altitude and direction. It also identifies the drone’s pilot location, communication frequency, and control protocol, relaying this information in real-time while keeping detection covert.
Following RF analysis, active radar verification ensures detection of autonomous drones that do not emit radio signals. The system’s EO/IR camera enables detailed visual confirmation, assessing potential threats such as drones equipped to carry explosives or distinguishing between security concerns and benign operations by hobbyists.
The CMA’s operational range includes the summit venue, nearby sensitive areas, two international airports and hotels hosting delegates, covering nearly 40 kilometres.
Stephan Kraschansky, CEO of AARONIA GmbH Austria, expressed confidence in the summit’s security measures:
“The excellent collaboration with Brazilian security authorities allows my team and me to contribute to the safety of delegations at the highest level. The precise drone detection and our RTSA Suite PRO software provide seamless 360° monitoring. This ensures effective protection against unauthorised drone operations in such a large and topographically challenging area.”
AARTOS DDS has has been deployed to protect the summit against drone threats in the past, having featured in security systems at the 2022 G20 Summit in Bali.
