Nationwide Situational Awareness Over Low-Altitude Airspace

Drone incidents around airports have become more acute than ever. Whether the cause is rapid commercialisation of civilian drones or a hybrid attack by an adversary, the risk is escalating and shows no sign of slowing. The cost is severe and it does not fall evenly. Research indicates a 48 hour closure can cost an airport €3.3 million in revenue and airlines around €34 million in passenger welfare. Meanwhile, near miss incidents involving aircraft continue to rise.

Recent cases illustrate the severity. Munich Airport closed twice within a two day period in 2025. Denmark closed all its airports due to unidentified UAVs. The most recent incident at Leipzig confirms the trend is accelerating, not fading.

This is not a lack of technology. It is a lack of visibility. Experience has shown that malicious intent is not required to close an airport; an inexperienced commercial pilot can achieve the same effect.

Droneradar gives airports a persistent picture of their low altitude airspace, combining layered drone detection with ADS-B in a single operational view. It is deployed at every airport in Estonia, including Tallinn Airport, where drone incursions are now identified before they force a shutdown.