DFS launches drone detection at Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports
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- Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) put a drone‑recognition system into operation at Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports at the end of September, aiming to spot drones in approach and departure zones early.
- The agency will not disclose technical details for security reasons, but plans to install similar systems at other international airports in Germany by the end of the year, expanding coverage beyond the current sites.
- DFS expects the expanded deployment to improve safety in critical flight phases as drone sightings have risen, exemplified by 28 incidents at Berlin Brandenburg in the first half of the year.
Why it matters
Early drone detection helps protect aircraft during take‑off and landing, reducing operational disruptions for airlines and airports.
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