Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has prescribed deployment of Counter

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has prescribed deployment of Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) to protect airspace from rogue drones in and around the airfields. What is the approximate area prescribed to be covered with such C-UAS?

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5 km radius around the airfield

10 km radius around the airfield

10 km along the approach funnel area and 5 km radius in other direction of airfield

25 km along the approach funnel area and 10 km radius in other direction of airfield

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021

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The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued guidelines for the deployment of Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) at airfields to mitigate the threat posed by rogue drones. While specific system capabilities and airport layouts influence the precise coverage, initial BCAS circulars and general requirements often specify a protected area of a 10 km radius around the airfield. This area encompasses the critical airspace around the airport, including approach and departure paths, though refined guidelines might specify differential coverage. Among the given options, 10 km radius represents the most commonly cited general protected zone.

BCAS mandates C-UAS deployment to protect airfields from drone threats.

The exact coverage area can vary depending on the C-UAS technology deployed (e.g., detection range, jamming/neutralization range) and the specific risk assessment for the airport. However, a 10 km radius is a common reference point for the outer perimeter of the protected zone.

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