Correctional Facility Drone Defense
Stop contraband delivery, surveillance, and escape coordination via unauthorized drones.
Threats to Correctional Facilities
Correctional facilities face a growing pattern of drone incursions used to deliver contraband—including phones, drugs, and systems—over walls and into yards. Drones also enable external coordination of disturbances and escape attempts by providing real-time surveillance of guard positions.
Unlike airports, prisons often have compact perimeters but dense RF environments and strict rules on active countermeasures. Facilities need reliable detection, precise location, and legally authorized mitigation options.
Key Challenges
- Small drones with minimal RF signature at short range
- Night operations and weather exposure
- Need for evidence recording for prosecution
- Staff training on alert response protocols
Solution Architecture
Perimeter-mounted fixed systems with RF and EO sensors provide 360° coverage. Portable units support yard patrols and transport escorts.
Our RF direction finding helps guards locate both the aircraft and the operator position when legally permitted.
Outcome
A correctional facility in Latin America reported a 90% reduction in confirmed drone incursions within one year of deploying Aerosentry detection and response protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is drone detection legal at prisons?
Detection is widely permitted; mitigation rules vary by country. We provide jurisdiction-specific guidance.
Can the system record evidence?
Yes. EO/IR channels and event logs support incident reports and legal proceedings.
How fast are alerts delivered?
Sub-second detection to SOC alert typical; integration with PA systems available.
Get Started
Speak with our counter-UAS specialists about your site requirements and deployment timeline.