Counter-Drone Site Assessment Checklist

A scaled PDF or annotated site plan is sufficient for an initial enquiry. Mark priority assets, the wider property boundary and candidate sensor locations. Include dimensions, elevation differences and numbered photograph references so the engineering team can relate structures and obstructions to the intended monitoring area.

Reuse the checklist, but complete a separate annotated plan and measurements for each facility. Similar buildings can have different terrain, radio traffic, mounting access, power availability and network restrictions. Identify shared requirements and site-specific differences rather than assuming the same equipment layout will suit every location.

Record the pole, roof or structure location, mounting height, load capacity, maintenance access and any access restrictions. Measure distances to the monitoring boundary and note ground-level differences. Add photographs showing buildings, trees, cranes and terrain that could obstruct RF sensing, radar or camera views.

List nearby Wi-Fi, microwave links, mobile infrastructure and site transmitters, and attach any available RF survey results. This helps assess interference and sensor suitability. Passive RF detection depends on detectable emissions; an RF-silent drone may not be detected by RF sensing alone.

For each proposed equipment location, document supply voltage, available capacity, circuit ownership, electrical protection and backup power. Show cable routes, network restrictions and operator locations, and name existing video-management or command systems. These details support installation planning; any requested connection to an existing system needs separate compatibility and scope confirmation.

Name the alarm owner, escalation contact and authorised response role, and attach the site's incident procedure. Identify where operators will monitor alerts and any relevant access or safety restrictions. This helps align equipment requirements with site responsibilities; detection and response equipment must meet applicable local authorisation and site safety requirements.