18 August 2022
Bird strikes pose a growing threat to civil aviation. Bird-related incidents cause as much as $1.36 billion worth of disruption every year, according to research. And if you don't have a robust bird hazard management plan in place at your airport, you could be liable.
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12 January 2023
At Robin Radar Systems, we understand the fears operators may have at shutting down their entire wind farm. Not to mention the effort and expense brought by numerous shutdowns. This is why we have developed our radar technology to integrate seamlessly with your system, so that turbine uptime is optimised, unnecessary shutdowns are avoided, and bird species in your area are protected.
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20 December 2022
Ask someone to name an animal that flies. It’s unlikely that bats will be their first answer. As creatures of the night, we don’t spot them regularly, but they’re a crucial part of our ecosystem.
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13 December 2022
Birds are a constant headache for wind farm operators. Thousands of collisions are reported every year, and each one has the potential to bring your operations to a standstill. Traditional turbine designs also pose a considerable threat to birds, raising questions about the impact of wind farms on wildlife.
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06 December 2022
Since the 1930s, civil and military aviation has relied on radar systems to detect airborne threats – typically represented by large, piloted aircraft. But as commercial drones have become smaller and harder to detect, traditional radar systems are being pushed to their limit.
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29 November 2022
Of all the drone-related incidents to make the headlines in recent years, few are as infamous as the one that brought Gatwick Airport to a standstill in December 2018. Affecting over 1,000 flights and 140,000 passengers, the incident cost Britain’s second-largest airport £1.4 million. To this day, it remains an object lesson in the threat drones pose to civilian and military aviation and serves as a timely reminder of the importance of effective countermeasures.
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22 November 2022
Counter drone technology is more advanced than ever. And it’s a growing hazard to the civil aviation industry. Anything that can fly in the sky is a potential threat to airspace, and in recent years, many airports have had to increase their drone detection capabilities.
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15 November 2022
The consumer drone market has experienced significant growth in the past few years. Drones are now widely available. Even high-street retailers and supermarkets sell a wide range of models. And while this has made the skies more accessible to the average person and uncovered a host of new commercial applications, drones pose a serious threat to the aviation and security sectors.
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10 November 2022
Radar systems are more necessary than ever. For the civil aviation industry, the threat of drones is extensive and continues to develop. Many airports need 24/7, unlimited 360-degree coverage to protect their critical infrastructure and vulnerabilities. And drones aren’t the only issue. You also need airport bird control solutions to give you total visibility of bird activity, which prevents bird mortality and protects your operations from disruption.
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08 November 2022
It takes anywhere between three to five years to qualify as an airline transport pilot. With dedication and skill, qualified individuals are trusted to fly in the airspace for civil aviation. Meanwhile, airport staff meticulously keep track of flight planning and dispatch, taking every measure to safely streamline flight plans for airports around the world.
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