What these sites need
Government counter-drone competitions for prisons and sensitive sites ask for solutions that can work on their own or use open architectures such as SAPIENT to integrate with other UK counter-drone systems where present (GOV.UK; competition overview). Staff on these sites are not counter-drone specialists, so the system has to do the joining up for them.
- Fewer false alarms, so staff trust the alerts
- A clear, scripted response that any trained member of staff can follow
- Evidence of the drone, the drop zone and, where possible, the pilot location
- Integration with existing CCTV, alarms and control rooms rather than another standalone screen
How it works
- Draw the zonesStaff mark the perimeter, wings, yards and no-entry areas on the site map.
- Confirm before alertingDetections from RF, radar or cameras are confirmed by an AI step before an alert is raised.
- Guide the responseThe playbook shows footage from the nearest camera, the likely drop zone and the next action, such as sending a search team.
- Keep the evidenceTracks, footage, alerts and staff decisions are recorded with timings, ready for investigation.
Lawful and proportionate
In the UK, the use of defeat measures such as RF jamming is restricted to authorised organisations. Consilium is built for detection, decision support and coordinated response by the people and agencies entitled to act, and it records each decision so the response can be shown to be lawful and proportionate.
Common questions
Can any site use drone jamming?
No. In the UK, defeat measures such as RF jamming are restricted to authorised organisations. Consilium supports detection, decision support and coordinated response by those entitled to act, and records each decision.
Do we have to replace the counter-drone equipment we already own?
No. Consilium is designed to orchestrate the sensors, cameras and effectors you already have, through open standards and vendor adapters, and to let you add or swap components later without starting again.
Does the system keep evidence of drone incidents?
Yes. Tracks, footage, alerts, operator decisions and timings are recorded so incidents can be reviewed and investigated.
How do we get started with counter-drone orchestration?
Start with a short demonstration and a discovery conversation about your site, the sensors and effectors you already have and your rules. We then configure Consilium to your kit and run a pilot.