Guidance

Countering drone threats to shipping

Guidance for the maritime industry on the threat from aerial drones and potential response options.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
20 May 2024

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Countering drone threats to shipping

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Guidance to help the maritime industry to understand aerial drone technologies, the potential threat to maritime vessels and options to mitigate the threat.

This guidance includes:

  • an introduction to drone technologies, including current and future drones
  • an outline of drone threats to commercial maritime vessels and how they can be mitigated
  • an introduction to counter drone technologies, including current options
  • information on evaluating and selecting counter drone technology for use in the maritime domain

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Published 20 May 2024

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