UK-based ZoneAware has launched a new counter-UAS solution that uses optical detection to identify and track drones, including those without radio frequency (RF) control links.
The system can operate through existing CCTV networks or be deployed with low-cost tactical cameras. When paired with RF sensors to locate drone operators, it is designed as a scalable and cost-effective solution for civil markets.
ZoneAware’s platform integrates optical and RF sensors into a cloud-enabled command-and-control system with TAK interoperability. It provides security teams with automated alerts, threat classification and movement-based assessments such as surveillance, payload delivery or kinetic intent. Users can access data through a web or mobile interface, while SMS alerts are available for operators not monitoring live feeds.
Unlike systems that rely heavily on military-grade radar or radio frequency detection, ZoneAware’s approach centers on optical sensing through standard CCTV networks.
Chris Rogers, CEO of ZoneAware, explained:
“Military-spec C-UAS solutions are too costly and complex for most organisations now facing malicious drone threats to adopt at scale. Our software transforms the infrastructure you have into C-UAS by leveraging CCTV cameras to watch how things move, then uses AI to classify and track threats.”
By applying AI to movement analysis, the platform can classify and track drones regardless of their control method, including RF-silent and fiber optic-guided models that often evade traditional detectors. This emphasis on visual tracking makes the system adaptable for organizations that already operate camera infrastructure, lowering barriers to entry compared to bespoke military systems.
According to the company, camera and RF sensors can be set up in under a minute by non-specialists, using LTE or low-power ethernet networks. A vest-mounted RF unit is also available to support mobile operations.
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