Countering Drones
Hello,
I was tasked with finding a way to "Counter Drones" during large public events or similar activities/events. I'm not referring to removing them from the sky mid flight. I'm referring to how do we safely control events airspace to limit the use of untrained or recitational users. I know we can apply for a TFR or put a NOTAM out there. The concern is the pilot who does not know the rules/laws outlined by the FAA who won't see the TFR or NOTAM. The ones who have tasked me with this are thinking worst case scenario of someone using a drone to target a VIP or something similar.
We have a local company that specializes in Remote ID detection, so we have that option. I know of some Cities who have implemented Ordinances regarding Drones.
Could a solution be one of the following?
Asking the public to declare drone usage before a City/PD event?
Providing proper Drone requirements outlined by the FAA to the public via social media?
TFR or NOTAM?
Any insight would be appreciated!
Thank you,
Anthony Chavez
Indiana.
Public education is always a good idea, whether you are having an event or not. I find the vast majority of violators are completely ignorant of the rules. I have yet to find a casual small drone operator who had any idea what a TRUST certificate is, and most of our population is in Class C airspace.
Kevin Fennessy didn't mention in his post what state he is in. If Indiana has access to Dedrone trailers, that would be a very good option to pursue.
I don't believe you would have any legal standing to ask the public to declare drone usage before, or even after an event. State/local control would likely be limited to restricting takeoff and landing areas, and even then, possibly only on public property.