Protection against unmanned aircraft systems : handbook on UAS protection of critical infrastructure and public space: a five phase approach for C-UAS stakeholders

The handbook provides advice on how to protect against malicious UAS and provides guidelines, references, approaches and considerations. It covers detection, tracking, identification and neutralisation through the processes of risk analysis, solution design, implementation and operation of a solution. It explains the importance of combining systems and processes with the involvement of stakeholders to create a complete solution. This handbook is a key component of the Commission's C-UAS package, announced as a flagship action under the Commission communication 'A drone strategy 2.0 for a smart and sustainable unmanned aircraft eco-system in Europe' 2 . This package includes a dedicated C-UAS communication, outlining the main ideas for the EU's future policy on how to address the potential threats posed by UAS. As part of the drive to provide continuous practical support to EU Member States and stakeholders, the JRC has produced two handbooks; the first is this five-phased approach to developing a C-UAS solution, while the second contains a series of recommendations for assessing the risks stemming from the malicious use of UAS, complemented with advice regarding the physical hardening of non-military infrastructures against such threats.