DroneWISE project

The strategic aim of DroneWISE is to significantly improve the security of public spaces by enhancing the cooperation and coordination between first responder agencies to effectively plan against and manage the aftermath of a terrorist attack by use of UAVs.

Project DroneWISE is developing a Counter-UAV Command, Control and Coordination Strategy for first responders, supported by Counter-UAV Command Training for all first-responder agencies, including tactical options and decision-making frameworks, underpinned by a Counter-UAV Command Training Handbook, all being made readily accessible via a Counter-UAV Online Training Portal.

Awarenes

DroneWISE recognizes that the illegal use of UAVs is now a serious security concern across the world as terrorists, activists and criminals are adopting drone technology and developing new, creative and sophisticated ways in which to commit crime, terrorism and invade the privacy of citizens

Threat

The adoption of drones as a tactical attack planning option for terrorists to cause mass disruption, damage economic stability and directly threaten EU security and the safety of its citizens is a chilling reminder of the clear and present danger from contemporary terrorism

Preparedness

DroneWISE is delivering a holistic first-responder agency command, control and coordination strategy, underpinned by evidence-based training for the counter-terrorism protection of public spaces. DroneWISE will serve to increase the preparedness of first-responder agencies to better coordinate their efforts, significantly improving the protection of public spaces and coordinated response to a terrorist attack using UAVs

DroneWISE at glance
TITLE: DroneWISE
CALL/TOPIC: ISFP-2019-AG-PROTECT (Call for proposals on protection in the specific context of counterterrorism)
GRANT NUMBER: 952825
TOTAL COST: 1.323.020,76 €
EU CONTRIBUTION: 90% (1.190.718,68 €)
START DATE: 1st of June 2020
END DATE: 1st of June 2022
DURATION: 24 months
PROJECT COORDINATOR: University of Applied Sciences for Public Service in Bavaria (HfoD)
Objective #1

To conduct a thorough analysis of end-user requirements from use-cases to assess first-responder operational challenges in responding to threats from UAVs and terrorist attacks on public spaces

Objective #2

To conduct a thorough analysis of UAV and UAV detection technology capacity and capability

Objective #3

To conduct a thorough analysis of the terrorist threat to public spaces and the terrorist use of UAVs

DroneWISE Counter-UAV Training

DroneWISE project has created a holistic first-responder agency command, control and coordination strategy, underpinned by evidence-based training for the counter-terrorism protection of public spaces. DroneWISE serves to increase the preparedness of first-responder agencies to better coordinate their efforts, significantly improving the protection of public spaces and coordinated response to a terrorist attack using UAVs.