Drone Defense and Countermeasures in the Energy Industry
November 3, 2025
The energy sector, especially the safety of power facilities, has strict requirements and high attention for the deployment of drone countermeasure systems.
First, technical effectiveness and safety are the primary considerations for deployment. Power companies need to choose systems that can effectively detect, identify, track and counter drones. These systems should be able to monitor and manage drones through multi-station positioning radio equipment without actively transmitting signals.
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Second, operational safety should not be ignored. When deploying drone countermeasures, it should be ensured that the use of these devices does not pose additional safety risks to personnel or facilities. This includes regular testing and maintenance of countermeasures to ensure that they can work at critical moments.
Furthermore, compliance with laws and regulations is also a factor that must be considered during deployment. Power companies should establish a communication mechanism with local governments and security agencies to ensure that they can respond quickly and effectively when encountering drone threats, and that all countermeasures comply with local laws and regulations.
Finally, the actual deployment plan usually adopts a combination of fixed and mobile. This allows the location and function of the defense system to be quickly adjusted according to actual conditions. For example, the State Grid Gansu Ultra-High Voltage Company has deployed a drone defense system in its substations, forming an air-ground integrated prevention system with multiple security prevention functions.
In summary, the deployment of drone countermeasure systems in the energy sector is a complex process that takes into account technical, safety and legal requirements. Through reasonable planning and implementation, critical energy facilities can be effectively protected from drone threats.

