In Counter-UAS (C-UAS) applications acoustic monitoring systems typically consist of an array of microphones (or particle velocity probes), used to detect the presence of drones. Most incorporate neural networks, with classification algorithms matching detected audio signatures to libraries of known threats.

An innovative partnership between London-based technology firm Neuron Innovations Ltd , ‘drone-in-a-box’ provider Herotech8 , and specialist insurance and risk management company, Flock , is celebrating a successful proof-of-concept trial for their ground-breaking MediDrone delivery project. Held in late April at Montrose Port in Angus, which is positioning itself as Scotland’s first drone port, the UK-first trial saw Covid-19 test kits transported from the quayside to an of