Eyes in the Sky, Risks on the Ground: Confronting the Reality of Drone Incursions

Overview:
As drones become more accessible and widespread, the threat they pose to aviation operations continues to grow. This interactive fireside chat builds on insights from the recent webinar, taking a deeper dive into the complex and evolving challenge of drone incursions.

Participants will explore global data and emerging trends, gaining a clearer picture of where, how, and why drone incidents occur. A real-world case study will bring the issue to life, highlighting operational impacts, safety risks, and decision-making under pressure.

The session is designed to encourage active dialogue, allowing participants to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and collectively explore effective prevention and mitigation strategies to stay ahead of this fast-moving risk.

Session Objectives:
• Expand on key insights from the previous webinar and related building blocks
• Analyse global trends and data to better understand the drone incursion landscape
• Examine a real-world incident to extract lessons learned and practical responses
• Foster interactive discussion on detection, prevention, and mitigation strategies