The first step to protecting against drones is seeing them in the first place. brm IT & Aerospace detects, tracks, and classifies unmanned aerial vehicles – with expertise directly derived from the technology of the Bremen UAS Control Center .
How Drone Detection Works
For us, detection means: identifying, tracking, and classifying. Depending on the environment, we combine various sensor technologies whose strengths complement one another.
Radar
Specialized “Low-Slow-Small” radar systems detect small, slow, and low-flying objects that conventional radars miss.
Radio Reconnaissance and RF Detection
RF signature analysis captures the radio communication between the drone and its controller and often enables early detection and identification.
Optical and Acoustic Sensors
Electro-optical and infrared sensors, as well as acoustic methods, round out the picture—especially for verification and in situations where radio communication is limited.
Cooperative Methods: Remote ID and ADS-L
Registered drones make themselves visible. Remote ID and ADS-L make it possible to reliably distinguish cooperative, legal flights from unknown ones.
Sensor Fusion: Why a Single System Isn't Enough
Every technology has its blind spots—weather, the environment, or a drone’s design can push it to its limits. Only by combining multiple sources can we create a consistent situational picture with reliable tracks, few false alarms, and verifiable alerts. This is precisely where our strength lies: Data processing takes place in our own data center, and we integrate sensors and third-party systems via stable interfaces.
Detection in Practice
Wherever detection is used, the requirements and conditions vary significantly.
Airports and Airfields
Protecting flight operations from unauthorized drones—integrated into existing safety and security procedures.
Energy and Utility Infrastructure
Early warning and perimeter protection for energy and water supply facilities.
Ports and Industrial Facilities
Surveillance systems for large areas with high foot traffic and heavy vehicle traffic.
Correctional System and Government Agencies
Detection of smuggling and reconnaissance flights, with reliable documentation for government proceedings.
Testing at the Hatten-UAS German Flight Center
At the Oldenburg-Hatten Airport (EDWH), we compare sensors, test detection rates, and simulate real-world scenarios—all of which are essential to ensuring that detection systems function reliably in an emergency.
Contact us at +49 421 34 14 94 or brm@brm.de .
Legal Framework for Detection
Pure detection – that is, recognizing and recording drones – is distinct from defense and is generally accessible to operators. Data protection regulations and responsibilities depending on the deployment location must be considered. We help you set up detection systems that are legally compliant and auditable.