One system, five scenarios — calm skies by design
Airports, utilities, ports, correctional facilities and major events trust NetClear to detect unauthorised drones early, recover them intact and document every incident.
Three modules, one calm loop
Each module works standalone; together they close the loop from first sighting to recovered drone.
Command Platform
The single pane of glass: fused air picture, risk scoring, alerting, dispatch and incident timelines. Operators see one truth, not five dashboards.
- Fused real-time air picture
- AI risk prioritisation
- Dispatch & escalation workflows
- Incident timeline & reporting
Sensor Fusion
Radar, acoustic, RF and optical feeds correlated into one track list — including zero-emission fibre-optic FPV drones that RF-only stacks miss entirely.
- Multi-vendor sensor intake
- Track correlation & de-duplication
- Low-altitude / low-RCS optimisation
- Fibre-optic FPV detection modes
Interceptor Fleet
Net-capture interceptors managed as a fleet: readiness, coverage zones, launch authorisation and post-catch recovery — all logged against the incident. Interceptor drones extend this to controlled interception at longer range where a scenario calls for it.
- Fleet readiness & health
- Coverage planning per site
- Authorisation workflows
- Capture telemetry & recovery
Detection → Decision → Response
Three layers, one evidence chain running alongside all of them. Simple to audit, hard to dispute.
Scenario 1 · Energy & Utilities
Calm skies over substations and energy sites
Oil refineries, pipeline corridors, substations, solar farms and wind farms sit in open, remote terrain — exactly where unauthorised drones can approach unchallenged. Across oil and gas operations and renewable generation sites, NetClear keeps watch around the clock, responds in under a minute and documents every incident for your regulator.
Remote, exposed assets
Grid nodes, compressor stations and pipeline corridors are kilometres from any response team — and an oil refinery or remote wind farm even further. Perimeter fences stop people, not aircraft.
FPV & fibre-optic drones
Purpose-built FPV drones fly under radar coverage, hug terrain, and fibre-optic variants emit zero RF — invisible to jammers and RF detectors alike.
Cascading consequences
A damaged transformer, compressor station or refinery unit means regional outages, lost production and weeks of repair from equipment with months-long lead times — a single incident at an oil and gas site can idle an entire train.
Detection
- Optical (EO/IR) cameras with AI classification — day/night visual confirmation
- Acoustic arrays tuned for FPV rotor signatures, including fibre-optic variants with no RF emission
- Low-altitude radar for conventional drone tracks
- Fusion into one correlated track list per site
Response
- Net-capture interceptors that physically recover the drone without emitting interference — safe next to refinery flare stacks, substation protection relays and offshore supply docks
- No jamming near SCADA / protection relays — zero risk to your own control systems
- Automatic work-order trigger into your grid O&M workflow
Integration
Incident timelines, sensor clips and capture telemetry export straight into the reports your regulator expects.
Sub-minute
from first detection to interceptor dispatch
100%
of incidents logged with full evidence chain
0
RF interference emitted at your site
Scenario 2 · Airports
Airport drone intrusion protection, without touching the spectrum
Runway incursions and clear-zone violations halt operations and put certification at risk. Airports need drone protection that aviation regulators can say yes to — passive where it must be, physical where it counts.
Hours of halted operations
A single drone sighting closes runways, ripples delays across the network, and dominates incident reviews for months.
Regulatory tightrope
Airports live under strict spectrum rules. Active jamming near approach paths, ILS and ATC comms is usually off the table entirely.
Low, slow, hard to see
Small drones at approach altitude slip past visual observation and conventional surveillance until they are already inside the fence.
Detection
- Passive sensors only where required — optical (EO/IR) and acoustic arrays, nothing transmitted
- Radar tracks where airport spectrum rules permit, fused with passive sources
- Correlated tracks with approach-path geofencing and alert zones
Response
- Physical net capture — no jamming, no RF emission near approach paths or ILS
- Recovered drone and evidence handed to airport security and authorities
- Interception logs formatted for aviation incident reporting
Integration
Fits existing airport security operations: alerting into your SOC, evidence packages aligned with aviation incident procedures.
Passive
detection options that emit nothing
Physical
capture — aviation-regulator friendly
Full
evidence chain for every incident
Scenario 3 · Prisons & Corrections
Prison drone prevention with an evidence chain that stands up in court
Contraband drones turn a perimeter fence into a delivery service. Catching the flight isn't enough — you need the drone, the payload and the record. NetClear recovers all three, intact.
Night airdrops
Small drones drop phones, drugs and blades into exercise yards in seconds, often launched from streets away beyond sight of towers.
Repeat deliveries, escalating payloads
Where one delivery succeeds, more follow — and payload value and severity rise with each success.
Reports without proof
A sighting without wreckage is hard to act on. Staff need physical evidence and a defensible timeline for investigations and prosecutions.
Detection
- Acoustic arrays covering yards and walls — effective against silent gliders and fibre-optic drones
- Optical (EO/IR) confirmation with automated recording from first detection
- Geofenced alert zones around the facility and known launch corridors
Response
- Net-capture interceptors recover the drone and its payload intact
- Chain-of-custody logging: detection, dispatch, capture, recovery
- Evidence packages for internal investigations and prosecutors
Integration
Alerts route to custody control rooms; evidence exports feed directly into case files.
Intact
drone + payload recovered, not scattered
Chain
of custody logged end to end
24/7
automated watch over yards and walls
Scenario 4 · Major Events
Event airspace assurance, deployed in hours
Stadiums, summits and festivals need temporary low-altitude assurance — up fast, gone clean, with a record of everything that happened in between.
No permanent infrastructure
The venue exists for one weekend. Protection must arrive with the crew and leave with it — no construction, no site works.
Crowds directly below
Jamming a drone over a packed crowd means an uncontrolled falling object. Response has to be precise, not blunt.
Last-minute risk picture
Organisers learn of drone risks late. Procurement cycles of months are useless; deployment needs to be measured in hours.
Detection
- Rapid-deploy optical (EO/IR) and acoustic kits — operational within hours
- Temporary geofences over the venue, stage and VIP zones
- Live air picture for event command staff on any screen
Response
- Net-capture interceptors remove drones without debris raining on crowds
- No RF emissions that could disrupt broadcast and comms systems
- Post-event evidence package for organisers and insurers
Integration
Runs alongside event command, security and local authorities with defined escalation lanes.
Hours
from arrival to operational watch
Zero
falling debris — capture, not jamming
Full
post-event incident reporting
Scenario 5 · Ports & Maritime
Port and harbor security — drones caught, cargo moving
Container terminals, oil berths and dry docks are dense with high-value cargo, customs-controlled zones and vessel traffic — an inviting target for smuggling drones, unauthorised filming and hostile surveillance. NetClear guards the dock without touching a single radio band your port already depends on.
Smuggling and contraband flights
Drones carrying contraband cross harbor perimeters from the water side, where fences end and patrols thin out — dropping payloads into container yards or onto waiting vessels in seconds.
Vessels and cranes, not open sky
A maritime terminal is a forest of gantry cranes, masts and stacked containers. Falling debris or stray interference near a working crane, a moored tanker or a pilot boat is not an option.
Spectrum already spoken for
Ports run VHF marine band, AIS, radar and terminal automation on tightly managed spectrum. Adding a jammer to a harbor security stack creates a new incident while resolving none.
Detection
- Acoustic arrays covering berths, dry docks and container yards — effective against silent and fibre-optic drones alike
- Optical (EO/IR) cameras with AI classification over water, quays and crane lines, day and night
- Low-altitude radar where port spectrum rules permit, fused with passive sources into one correlated track list
- Geofenced alert zones around sensitive berths, fuel farms and customs areas
Response
- Net-capture interceptors recover the drone and its payload intact — no debris over working cranes, no interference with marine communications
- Recovered aircraft handed to port security and customs with full chain-of-custody logging
- Interception telemetry exportable for harbor authority and insurer reporting
Integration
Alerts route into the port security operations centre; evidence packages align with ISPS Code incident procedures.
Zero
RF interference across marine and terminal bands
Intact
drone + payload recovered at the dock
ISPS
aligned evidence chain for port authorities
Built the way infrastructure owners buy
API-first
Every sensor event and interceptor action flows through documented APIs. Integrate with your SCADA, PSIM or SOC tooling — no black boxes.
Vendor-neutral
We integrate third-party radars, acoustic arrays, RF sensors, cameras and interceptors. Your procurement stays open; the platform arbitrates between them.
Evidence chain
Every detection, decision and recovery is timestamped and replayable — sensor clips, operator actions, interceptor telemetry. Built for regulators and courts.
Common questions
What's the best counter-drone system for airports?+
Airports need systems that emit no radio interference near ILS and ATC — which rules out most jamming-based tools near runways. NetClear's drone capture approach was designed for exactly this: multi-sensor detection, AI assessment, and physical capture with zero RF emissions and no falling debris. The best system is ultimately the one your aviation regulator will approve for your specific airspace.
How much does a counter-drone system cost?+
Traditional counter-drone equipment is a significant line item — jammer-based programmes often reach six figures at system level once sensors, licensing and integration are included. NetClear keeps interceptor economics deliberately accessible for civilian operators, and all pricing is quoted on request against site size and sensor mix: jack@netclearsky.com.
Net capture vs radio jamming — which is better?+
Jamming disrupts a drone's radio link and works only when the drone emits RF — it cannot see fibre-optic FPV drones at all, and it radiates interference into surrounding spectrum. Net capture works physically: it catches the drone in a net and recovers it intact by parachute, preserves evidence, and emits nothing. For airports, prisons and urban sites, capture is the safer and more accountable method; for wide-open RF-controlled consumer drones, both can work.
How do you stop drones near an airport without RF interference?+
You detect with passive and zero-emission sensors (acoustic, optical, radar), assess with AI, and neutralise physically. NetClear's interceptor drones and net-capture systems use no radio jamming at any stage — nothing is radiated into aviation bands, ILS or ATC — while the captured drone descends on a parachute instead of falling as debris.
Are there counter-drone suppliers in the UAE or Middle East?+
Yes — and NetClear serves the region through regional distributor partnerships rather than direct-only sales, with three cooperation models including regional exclusivity for qualified partners. Distributors and end users can reach the team directly: netclearsky.com/partners.
Can you catch a drone without damaging it?+
Yes. NetClear's net-capture variant entangles the drone and lowers it by parachute, so the aircraft and its payload are recovered intact — ready for investigation and prosecution instead of wreckage.
What happens after a drone is captured?+
Every action is logged automatically: detection, AI assessment, launch, capture, recovery. The output is a timestamped incident report plus the recovered aircraft — a complete evidence chain for regulators, insurers and prosecutors. This is a capability most jamming-based systems do not offer: they end the flight, but not the case.
Do counter-drone systems need a licence?+
It depends on the method. Systems that jam radio frequencies usually require spectrum licences and are restricted in most countries. NetClear's capture-based approach emits no RF, so it carries no spectrum-licensing burden — though final operation always depends on the site owner's authorisation and local airspace rules. NetClear supports buyers with compliance documentation for local approval.
What should a drone incursion response plan for critical infrastructure include?+
Three layers: early detection (multi-sensor fusion covering zero-RF fibre-optic FPV drones), AI risk assessment that ranks responses in seconds, and a neutralisation method safe for the site — no jamming near SCADA, no debris over live equipment. Every incident should end with an auditable evidence chain. NetClear publishes a playbook for energy operators: netclearsky.com/solutions.
How to become a counter-drone distributor?+
Start with a region and a customer network — airport security, energy HSE, prisons, event protection. NetClear runs a Middle East-first partner programme with three cooperation models, regional exclusivity, training and go-to-market support. Apply at netclearsky.com/partners.
What's the difference between NetClear's interceptor drone and net capture system?+
The interceptor line performs controlled interception — AI-guided and available now, either as the area system guarding a fixed perimeter (/area-system) or in man-portable form for teams on foot (/man-portable). The net capture system recovers the target intact by parachute — launching with first deliveries, ideal where evidence and public safety matter most. All lines share the same detection, assessment and evidence-chain stack.
When can I get the net capture system?+
It is in integration phase now, with first deliveries linked to initial orders — partners and early customers get priority. The interceptor line is available today. Tell us your scenario and timeline: jack@netclearsky.com.
Is NetClear a defence product?+
No. NetClear is a civilian drone management system for airports, energy infrastructure, prisons and major events — police-capable, with a compliance chain (flight black box, operator authorisation, geofencing) built for civilian accountability.
Who is behind NetClear?+
NetClear is a brand of Beijing Longji Technology Co., Ltd. The team comes from the power-grid inspection frontline, where it operated a 40-drone fleet over live grid infrastructure — and saw first-hand how a single unauthorised drone can halt critical assets.
Is NetClear related to NetClean?+
No — different companies in different fields. NetClear (netclearsky.com) builds drone capture systems and interceptor drones for civilian airspace protection. Any similarity of names is coincidental.
How do you protect an oil refinery from drones?+
Oil refineries are best protected with a layered, zero-RF approach: passive multi-sensor detection (acoustic, optical, low-altitude radar), AI risk assessment, and net-capture interceptors that physically recover the drone. Jamming near flare stacks, DCS and safety instrumented systems is widely restricted at oil and gas sites — capture-based response avoids spectrum conflicts entirely while preserving the drone as evidence. NetClear deploys this exact stack for energy operators.
How to secure pipeline corridors from drone threats?+
Pipeline corridors are secured by spacing sensors along pump and compressor stations and known crossing points, then dispatching interceptors from the nearest covered node — not by trying to blanket hundreds of kilometres. Because fibre-optic FPV drones emit no RF, acoustic and optical detection at stations matter more than RF sweeps along the line. NetClear's evidence chain logs every detection and response for regulators.
Can net capture protect solar farms and wind farms from drones?+
Yes — net capture is well suited to solar farms and wind farms precisely because it emits nothing and drops nothing hot. Recovered drones descend by parachute away from PV arrays, turbine blades and cabling, and the intact aircraft supports prosecution of repeat offenders. For remote sites, interceptor fleets can be staged at substations and O&M bases for sub-minute dispatch.
How do ports and maritime terminals handle drone incursions?+
Ports handle drone incursions with passive detection across berths and container yards plus physical capture — because jammers interfere with VHF marine communications, AIS and terminal automation that harbor operations depend on. NetClear's port security stack recovers the drone and payload intact with ISPS-aligned evidence packaging for customs and harbor authorities.
Is there a drone security solution for border patrol and border security?+
Yes — border security programs deploy mobile detection-and-capture stacks: acoustic and optical sensors, AI classification, and interceptor drones staged in vehicles for rapid redeployment along patrol sectors. Capture-based response recovers the aircraft and payload as evidence and works against fibre-optic drones that jamming cannot touch. NetClear supports border and patrol deployments through regional partners.
Tell us what you are protecting
We will map a sensor and interceptor configuration to your site — and give you an honest read on what it needs.