Oman signs drone detection agreement

MUSCAT, July 14 (KUNA) -- Oman Airports company Sunday signed an agreement to install a drone detection system at Muscat International Airport, in collaboration with the German company Aaronia AG.
Oman Airports company's CEO Aimen bin Ahmad Al-Hosni said in a statement: "The system is able to detect drones and other devices using radio frequency to protect the surrounding areas of the airport including the landing and take-off runway." The system can detect multiple drones and other devices at various frequencies simultaneously and comes equipped with sophisticated long-range cameras for additional verification, he added in the statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA).
He noted that the deal is part of the company's priorities to ensure the highest degree of safety for passengers and airlines using Oman's airports. (end) ma.mah