DLR Launches CUSTODIAN Project to Defend Airspace from Drones
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched the CUSTODIAN project, a collaborative effort involving twelve DLR institutes. Led by the Institute of Flight Systems Engineering, the project aims to develop advanced technologies for drone detection and defense. DLR CEO Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla stresses the importance of cooperation with authorities and industry in this urgent matter.
CUSTODIAN focuses on methods such as sensors and radar systems to detect individual drones or swarms. The project's goal is to reliably detect, track, and neutralize drones in case of unauthorized activities at civilian airports, energy facilities, and major events. Countermeasures being tested include interceptor drones, jamming signals, and direct interventions. These technologies are being evaluated at the Cochstedt Test Center, demonstrating DLR's commitment to future airspace security.
The CUSTODIAN project, led by the Institute of Flight Systems Engineering, brings together twelve DLR institutes to develop drone detection and defense systems. These systems are intended to directly contribute to the protection of the population and infrastructure, with tests currently underway at the Cochstedt Test Center.
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