{"id":93017,"date":"2025-06-01T11:39:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=93017"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:39:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:39:12","slug":"bureau-of-civil-aviation-security-has-prescribed-deployment-of-counter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/bureau-of-civil-aviation-security-has-prescribed-deployment-of-counter\/","title":{"rendered":"Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has prescribed deployment of Counter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;5 km radius around the airfield&#8221; option2=&#8221;10 km radius around the airfield&#8221; option3=&#8221;10 km along the approach funnel area and 5 km radius in other direction of airfield&#8221; option4=&#8221;25 km along the approach funnel area and 10 km radius in other direction of airfield&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CISF-AC-EXE &#8211; 2021<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2021\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe 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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nBCAS mandates C-UAS deployment to protect airfields from drone threats.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional_information\">\nThe 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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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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