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<p>The unauthorized flights of the RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) represent serious threats to the security of the aircraft with human crew on board, to the security of the troops in the theatre of operations as well as to the critical infrastructures and why not to the security of the civilian population. The purpose of the study was to identify which events have occurred recently related to RPAS and which of these represent real challenges to security and defense. Specific regulations and standards are not enough to control the RPAS phenomenon. I used specialized documents and studies, information and conclusions presented by the media, comparative analysis as research methods. Also, I highlighted the risks represented by RPAS. I have presented in chronological order some of the events that have taken place lately related to the use of RPAS, to demonstrate their wide spectrum of use. Even if several C-RPAS systems are installed (for anti-drone protection), an important area cannot be secured if you do not have enough systems capable of covering the entire restricted airspace. The development of anti-drone systems (C-RPAS) is rapidly required.</p>
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The unauthorized flights of the RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) represent serious threats to the security of the aircraft with human crew on board, to the security of the troops in the theatre of operations as well as to the critical infrastructures and why not to the security of the civilian population. The purpose of the study was to identify which events have occurred recently related to RPAS and which of these represent real challenges to security and defense. Specific regulations and standards are not enough to control the RPAS phenomenon. I used specialized documents and studies, information and conclusions presented by the media, comparative analysis as research methods. Also, I highlighted the risks represented by RPAS. I have presented in chronological order some of the events that have taken place lately related to the use of RPAS, to demonstrate their wide spectrum of use. Even if several C-RPAS systems are installed (for anti-drone protection), an important area cannot be secured if you do not have enough systems capable of covering the entire restricted airspace. The development of anti-drone systems (C-RPAS) is rapidly required.

The Threat that is Represented by the Unauthorized Flight of the Rpas and the Anti-Drone Systems

“Carol I” National Defense University

International conference KNOWLEDGE-BASED ORGANIZATION

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The unauthorized flights of the RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) represent serious threats to the security of the aircraft with human crew on board, to...

The Threat that is Represented by the Unauthorized Flight of the Rpas and the Anti-Drone Systems

Published Online: Jul 12, 2021

Page range: 77 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2021-0092

Keywords
RPAS, C-UAS, UAS, UAV, C-RPAS

© 2021 Laurențiu-Răducu Popescu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

The Threat that is Represented by the Unauthorized Flight of the Rpas and the Anti-Drone Systems

Published Online: Jul 12, 2021

Page range: 77 - 82

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2021-0092

KeywordsRPAS, C-UAS, UAS, UAV, C-RPAS

© 2021 Laurențiu-Răducu Popescu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
RPAS, C-UAS, UAS, UAV, C-RPAS