CORRECTIONAL FACILITIESCorrectional Facility Drone Detection

See how AirWarden helps disrupt and prevent drone-borne contraband.

The Problem

Drones fly over prisons to deliver illegal contraband items like cell phones, drugs, tools, and weapons. These deliveries present a major safety risk to both prison staff and inmates. However, apprehending those responsible is challenging.

Deliveries are often a coordinated effort. They may include multiple drones, pilots, and battery changes, and may start and end in completely different locations.

Relying solely on training corrections officers to spot drones isn't enough. Drones are easily mistaken for birds or planes and can quickly deliver harmful contraband.

The Solution

A key goal of a correctional facility drone detection system is to prevent contraband deliveries that threaten inmate and staff safety and security.

A system that accurately alerts to both drone and pilot locations enables rapid responses, such as prison lockdowns.

Quick, consistent responses deter criminals from attempting contraband drops.

AirWarden correctional facility drone detection systems alert authorities to the location for threatening drones and the pilots operating them.
Correctional Facility Drone Detection Solution

Before an Incident

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AirWarden constantly monitors the environment for drone activity. All you have to do is wait for audio/visual and text/email alerts when a drone enters your configurable alert zone. AirWarden allows monitoring from anywhere, enabling command centers and agencies to oversee multiple locations effectively.

During an
Incident

Locate the drone(s) and pilot(s)
The AirWarden correctional facility drone detection system shows you the location of the offending drone and pilot at the same time. The system detects a wide variety of drone manufacturers.
Alert the appropriate personnel
The AirWarden command console provides audible and visual alerts. The system sends automated text and email alerts to selected users. Local law enforcement can receive alerts for a coordinated response.
Expand Operations
When facilities have intel that a drone drop is occurring, response teams can position vehicle or tripod mounted sensors to extend the detection area.

After an Incident

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Drone detection isn’t just useful for immediate response. Historical reporting enables analysis of past incidents, identifies patterns, and enhances the ability to predict and prevent future incidents.

Our Differentiators

Locates the drone and pilot simultaneously
Does not require legal waivers to operate
2 x DHS SAFETY Act Designated
Rules-based sharing of drone detection data
Developed and manufactured in the USA

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTCase Study Spotlight

From the Fall of 2017 through present day deployment, AirWarden has proven itself as a successful deterrent to unauthorized drone flights at a Georgia State Prison.
Georgia’s proactive response plans along with the use of AirWarden as an early warning system has resulted in several key incident detections, the interception of over $500,000 in contraband, and suspect arrest. Most importantly, drone delivery attempts have essentially been eliminated.
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHTHow to Spot A Drone Training

Drones are often confused as birds, planes, or other aircraft and can pretty quickly introduce harmful contraband.

This How to Spot a Drone Training for Correctional Officers assists in the difficult task to visually locate drones in tough environmental conditions.

This training includes:
- Images of Common Commercial Drones
- Various Images and Videos of Drones at Different Heights and Distances Against Different Backgrounds
- Table and Various Images and Videos That Compare Characteristics of Drones, Airplanes, Helicopters and Birds

Request a Demo

Correctional facilities are prime targets for unauthorized drone activity. Schedule a quick demo to see how our affordable drone detection solution gives you real-time airspace awareness—no guesswork, no expensive hardware.

Protect your airspace. Elevate your security.

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AeroDefense offers a full range of drone/pilot detection, tracking and identification. Our products are developed and manufactured in the US. All products operate without the need for legal waivers.

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AeroDefense offers a full range of drone/pilot detection, tracking and identification. Our products are developed and manufactured in the US. All products operate without the need for legal waivers.

ADDRESS
1000 Sanger Ave, Suite 18
Oceanport, NJ 07757
PHONE
1-732-284-3853
SALES
sales@aerodefense.tech
SUPPORT
help@aerodefense.tech

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