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Hanwha Vision, a foremost in video surveillance and security solutions, announces an integration between its PTZ PLUS camera line and Navtech’s AdvanceGuard radar platform.  This collaboration delivers a high-value, unified perimeter protection solution that enhances security outcomes, boosts operator efficiency, and improves risk management across extensive and complex sites. Addressing the challenges of wide-area security The integration of Navtech AdvanceGuard with Hanwha Vision’s PTZ PLUS cameras, including the XNP-6400RW and XNP-C6403RW models, unifies radar and video into a single automated workflow. Navtech AdvanceGuard provides 360-degree high-resolution radar coverage up to a 5km radius per sensor, offering long-range detection that can outperform traditional perimeter sensors and ensure continuous coverage and reliable detection in inclement weather or darkness.  When a radar-defined rule is breached, AdvanceGuard instantly directs the PTZ camera using precise target coordinates, ensuring uninterrupted visual tracking without the need for manual operator control. This accelerates threat verification and enables organisations to secure expansive perimeters without increasing their monitoring resources. This makes the integrated solution ideal for critical and complex sites, such as airports and ports, with wide perimeters to monitor. It also reduces the need for dense camera networks, lowering capital expenditure and ongoing maintenance demands. Increased operational efficiency Advanced AI features in the XNP-6400RW and XNP-C6403RW further improve operational efficiency. For instance, AI auto-tracking allows operators to enable a camera to lock onto and track a target with a single right-click. AI-powered video analytics classify people and vehicles, allowing operators to remain hands-free to manage other priorities while maintaining accurate, continuous surveillance. False alarms are reduced using deep learning algorithms that filter out irrelevant information such as shadows, wildlife, and wind-blown trees. This reduces operator fatigue, improves focus, and ensures that security teams only respond to genuine threats. Object classification also enhances post-event efficiency. Operators can quickly conduct smart forensic searches to locate specific people or vehicles, improving investigation times and supporting more effective incident resolution. Intelligent analytics such as line crossing, area intrusion, loitering, and appear/disappear events further streamline monitoring across sensitive zones. Development for security leaders John Lutz Boorman, Head of Product & Marketing at Hanwha Vision Europe said, “The Hanwha Vision and Navtech Radar integration is an exciting development for security leaders who require dependable, scalable, and intelligent perimeter protection."  “By uniting Hanwha Vision’s industry-leading AI-powered cameras with Navtech’s radar precision, operators benefit from continuous situational awareness while improving their operational efficiency and streamlining their workload. Ultimately, helping organisations to strengthen the resilience of their large, critical, and complex sites.”

At Inter Airport Europe 2025 (7-9 October 2025) in Munich, Germany, Dallmeier electronic and Navtech Radar will be showcasing their latest technologies for integrated security and process solutions in airport operations at stand 720 in hall B6. The focus will be on video and radar technologies to increase security, make processes more efficient, and reduce costs significantly. Dallmeier solutions are used at airports worldwide throughout the entire process chain, including car parks, terminals, the apron area, and the runway, as well as perimeter security. Combining “Made in Germany” video technology with Navtech Radar’s highly developed radar systems enables holistic situational awareness for airside operations in all weather and lighting conditions. Integrated video and radar solutions Dallmeier has developed the Panomera Perimeter solution, which uses specialised AI  Fences and patrols alone are no longer sufficient to prevent unauthorised access to or disruption of the airside area. In response, Dallmeier has developed the Panomera Perimeter solution, which uses specialised AI to provide optimum perimeter protection. In cooperation with Navtech Radar, a fully integrated system of radar and video data has been created that enables the seamless monitoring of large areas. Security forces and those responsible benefit from a lower false alarm rate and direct visual verification in real time. Panomera S8 Runway Runways also present a significant challenge for optical monitoring systems. Without an overview, it is difficult to control processes efficiently. This is where the Panomera S8 Runway comes in. The combination of two multifocal sensor cameras at a single installation point creates an extremely wide horizontal field of view, making it ideal for seamless runway protection. This comprehensive view is supplemented by various high-resolution zooms in all image areas. The results are smooth processes and reduced infrastructure costs. Remote tower  Regional airports, in particular, are struggling with limited budgets and staff shortages Regional airports, in particular, are struggling with limited budgets and staff shortages. One possible solution is the remote tower, developed by Dallmeier in collaboration with its technology partner TRIAC. This allows air traffic controllers to oversee flight operations remotely at multiple regional airports from a central location. Integrating Panomera technology and extended video analysis functions, such as automated aircraft tracking and displaying flight data directly in the video stream, improves the situational awareness of air traffic controllers and mitigates runway incursions. Optimised passenger flow Dallmeier’s Panomera multifocal sensor technology provides high-resolution video images  It is becoming increasingly important for airport management to enhance the passenger experience and minimise the time spent on check-in, security checks, and passport control. Dallmeier’s Panomera multifocal sensor technology provides high-resolution video images and valuable metadata such as the number of people, waiting time data, and information on crowds. This information enables precise real-time analysis and control of passenger flow and provides airport management with a sound basis for optimising processes. The result: shorter waiting times, increased passenger satisfaction, and more efficient operations across all departments. Greater efficiency With a clear focus on holistic security and process solutions, Dallmeier will demonstrate at Inter Airport Europe how intelligent video surveillance, supplemented by radar technology, can contribute to effective security and increased efficiency in airport operations. “Our solutions enable airport operators to recognise security risks at an early stage, respond appropriately and significantly improve operational efficiency,” explains Karlheinz Biersack, Director Business Development Airport at Dallmeier.

By combining innovative radar, camera and software technologies, Navtech and Dallmeier Electronic now offer an integrated solution for optimised airside security at airports. By integrating the two systems, airport operators can achieve a very high level of objective security against a wide range of threat scenarios at a low total cost of ownership. Airside violations are a major security problem in air traffic. The scenario of possible threats ranges from disruptions of flight operations by activists to serious threats from terrorist activities. By integrating the innovative Navtech radar systems into Dallmeier’s Hemisphere® software suite, airport operators can now implement an optimal solution to improve airside security. Superior detection and “friend or foe” differentiation AdvanceGuard provides Hemisphere® users with the ability to create multiple virtual zones Navtech AdvanceGuard high-resolution sensors automate critical airside tasks such as general Perimeter Protection, Critical Part (CP) Line Monitoring, runway incursion detection, Surface Movement Radar (SMR) and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection.  AdvanceGuard provides Hemisphere® users with the ability to create multiple virtual zones and alerts operators in advance, enabling proactive threat management. A “friend or foe” integration distinguishes between legitimate and non-legitimate activities, reducing false alarms and increasing operator confidence. The long-range 360° sensors cover large areas with minimal infrastructure, ensuring cost efficiency and effective deployment. Automatic tracking and effective event handling If one or more intruders are detected by the Navtech radar system, the system automatically controls connected Dallmeier or third-party cameras responsible for the area. Hemisphere® users can now conduct visual verification of the event and track the intruded persons or objects. Thanks to the bi-directional integration into the Dallmeier Hemisphere® software suite, users benefit from an extremely powerful workflow for handling alarms triggered by the Navtech system. Incidents can be managed from either of the systems. Maximum security performance, GDPR and NDAA compliance End users can rely on many years of experience of both casts providing keys in airport security The integrated solution of Navtech AdvanceGuard and the Dallmeier Hemisphere® software suite minimises the risk of human error and increases objective security by combining two superior technologies that complement each other perfectly. End users can rely on many years of experience of both companies providing solutions in airport security.  With a high level of user-friendliness, excellent overview and high degree of automation, the integrated solution also requires comparatively low personnel costs. Both manufacturers follow the “Privacy and Security by Design” principles set out in the GDPR and are NDAA-compliant, ensuring maximum security against cyber-threats and compliance towards existing and upcoming legal regulations. Advanced camera and software systems “At a time when threats are constantly evolving, airside security is critical,” says Simon Mikuzis, Security Segment Leader of Navtech. “By combining our radar technology with Dallmeier’s advanced camera and software systems, we provide airport operators with a comprehensive solution that enables real-time threat analysis and management.” “We are pleased to partner with Navtech to offer our airport customers an even more comprehensive security solution,” says Karlheinz Biersack, Business Development Director Airports of Dallmeier electronic. “The integration of Navtech’s radar technology into the Dallmeier Hemisphere® software suite and our camera world marks a significant step in the development of integrated security solutions for airports. It emphasises the commitment of both companies to ensuring effective aviation security.”

The threat of drones is a growing concern around the perimeter and in the airspace surrounding airports. According to a UK Airprox Board report, the number of times a drone endangered the safety of an aircraft in the UK airspace rose more than a third in 2018 compared to the year before. The highest-profile recent drone incident was at UK’s Gatwick Airport, where a drone sighting last December triggered a three-day shutdown of the UK’s second busiest airport, disrupted the travel plans of 140,000 people and affected 1,000 flights. Unauthorised drone activity And there have been other recent incidents of drone disruptions at airports: At Heathrow Airport in January 2019, flights were temporarily stopped for about an hour ‘as a precautionary measure’ after a drone was reported. The UK Airprox Board recorded 39 dangerously close drone encounters at Heathrow in 2018. In the U.S., flights into Newark Liberty International Airport were disrupted for about 90 minutes in January after a drone sighting. Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, closed its airspace for about 30 minutes in February due to suspected unauthorised drone activity. In March and again in May, air traffic at Frankfurt Airport in Germany was grounded due to drone sightings – for about 30 minutes in the first instance and about an hour in the second. Drone detection systems Security has a role in preventing drone incidents, although pilots often report them Security has a role in preventing drone incidents, although pilots often report them. At Gatwick, the initial reports of a drone over the airfield came from airport security officers. After the incident, the UK government rushed through legislation to enlarge the drone exclusion zones around airports to a maximum of 5 km (up from the previous 1 km). In the U.S., the exclusion zone around airports is a radius of about 5 miles, and even more in sensitive areas such as the National Capital Region around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where restrictions are 15 to 30 miles. Airports in the U.S. are allowed to deploy drone detection systems but may not use counterdrone technology (such as shooting down the drones), which is reserved for the Justice Department and Homeland Security. Dedicated new technology “News that drone threats to aircraft are increasing should come as no surprise,” says Simon Barnes, Business Development Manager – Airports Europe for Genetec. “Recent reported incidents are just the tip of the iceberg. As drones become increasingly ubiquitous – both from hobbyists and their growing use in professional arenas – we can expect to see many more incidents.” From speaking to airports across the world, Barnes has learned that two of the most pressing challenges they face are how they secure their perimeters (as intruders become increasingly sophisticated) and identifying ‘Friend from Foe’ as operational needs must be maintained. “When it specifically comes to drone detection, the short-term temptation can be to introduce a dedicated new technology to address this specific threat,” he commented. More comprehensive response We need to work with technology, not against it, in order to ensure public safety and security" “However, the last thing a functioning airport needs is an independent system that isn’t unified with all of the other security measures in place. Only when the data from all of these inputs is visualised in one place can an airport begin to make sense of its environment and enable a fast and efficient response to evolving challenges such as the insider threat and malicious drone activities. We fully expect airports to respond to this changing landscape, to help ensure a more comprehensive response.” Philip Avery, Managing Director of Navtech Radar, adds: “In today's current climate of increased national threats, we need to work fast to keep up with modern risks. However, creating new, complicated laws open to misinterpretation or enforcing a complete ban on privately owned drones seem like Luddite solutions that undermine the potential of innovative technology. We need to work with technology, not against it, in order to ensure public safety and security.” Help mitigate risk Navtech Radar sells the AdvanceGuard system for drone detection. Tavcom Training, part of the Linx International Group, has responded to requests from the security industry for expert training in order to be better prepared for and mitigate against the threat of Unmanned Aerial Systems (better known as drones). The company offers a two-day Drone Detection classroom-based course for £375+VAT. Our drone detection course gives security professionals advice from experts" “The responses to the [recent] airport drone attacks were played out in the spotlight, with much public debate regarding the seeming lack of a pre-defined plan of action to prevent or contain such an incident,” explains Sarah Hayward-Turton, Sales and Marketing Director at the Linx International Group. “Our drone detection course gives security professionals advice from experts in drone technology, to help mitigate risk and implement countermeasures to thwart unauthorised drone activity.” The course will be offered again in November 2019 and in February 2020.