Authors : M. Nageshwarappa; Het Pandya; Dr. Mansi Shanishwara

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr1017

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Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, are increasingly utilized in industries such as logistics, agriculture, surveillance, and security. However, the rapid growth of UAV deployment has introduced serious threats to civil aviation and airport operations. Unauthorized drones can disrupt flight schedules, conduct illegal surveillance, and transport hazardous payloads. Traditional airport security systems are primarily designed for groundbased threats and often fail to detect low-altitude aerial intrusions. This research proposes an integrated airport security framework combining radar systems, UAV surveillance, sensor networks, and centralized monitoring infrastructure. The system enhances real-time detection, improves response efficiency, and reduces false alarms. A case study of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport demonstrates that UAV-assisted surveillance significantly strengthens airport security systems.

Keywords : Drone Security, UAV Surveillance, Airport Security, Smart Surveillance, Aviation Safety.

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