At Sheremetyevo International Airport, the ENO-SD radar system has been deployed to identify and shield airspace from unmanned aerial vehicles. Reports cited by TASS draw on materials from the airport, outlining the capability to detect small, low-altitude threats and to provide protective measures for ongoing air operations. The deployment aligns with broader efforts to enhance security around major international hubs, ensuring safer flight paths and smoother sky operations for a wide range of aircraft and services.
ENO-SD is a combined hardware and software solution that automatically detects low flying targets, including compact drones, allows visual verification, and then enables suppression measures. The objective behind installing this system at Sheremetyevo is to maintain a high level of security for legitimate flights while minimizing disruption to air traffic, ground handling, and airport operations. The technology is designed to integrate with existing airport safety protocols, providing real-time situational awareness to air traffic controllers and security teams alike.
According to the statements quoted by TASS, the radar station’s emissions are configured to avoid creating interference with ground based radio equipment used to support flight operations and aviation telecommunications in the airport area. This emphasis on compatibility reflects careful planning to balance advanced drone detection with the complex communication systems that keep large airports functioning efficiently and safely around the clock.
RENOT-SD operates in tandem with a software platform developed by Kaspersky Lab that includes built in artificial intelligence. The AI component is capable of recording drone activity visually and classifying detected objects to distinguish drones from other moving elements in the environment. An added advantage of the Kaspersky software is its ability to recognize UAVs that operate in radio silence, which can otherwise pose a challenge for conventional detection methods. This capability enhances the overall reliability of the system in varied operational conditions and helps security teams respond more precisely when a drone is detected.
Previously socialbites.ca explored why there are challenges in intercepting drones within the country and how law enforcement and aviation authorities adapt to evolving drone technologies. The ongoing conversations around drone interception emphasize the importance of robust surveillance, clear protocols, and coordinated responses to maintain safety for passengers, crews, and airport staff. The findings underscore that modern security setups at airports require a layered approach that combines radar detection, intelligent analysis, and the option to deploy appropriate mitigation steps when legitimate threats are identified, all while preserving the efficiency of air travel and the integrity of critical aviation services.