PARAGON DRONES
Counter-UAS Threat Assessment
Identify drone-related risks, assess your environment, and define the right Counter-UAS capability through structured, vendor-neutral advisory.
Supporting security providers and infrastructure operators across complex and high-risk environments.
What is a Counter-UAS Threat Assessment
A Counter-UAS threat assessment is a structured process used to identify and evaluate the risk posed by unauthorised drones within a specific environment.
It considers how drones may be used, the vulnerabilities of a site, and the operational impact of potential incidents. The outcome is a clear understanding of risk and the appropriate Counter-UAS capability required.
- Identification of drone threat scenarios relevant to your environment
- Analysis of site layout, access points, and operational constraints
- Evaluation of detection and monitoring requirements
- Consideration of regulatory and operational limitations
- Definition of appropriate Counter-UAS capability
What the assessment involves
Why it is required
Without a structured assessment, organisations risk deploying ineffective systems or overlooking critical vulnerabilities.
A threat-led approach ensures that Counter-UAS capability is aligned to the environment, reducing operational risk and avoiding unnecessary cost.
When is a Counter-UAS Threat Assessment Required
Drone-related risk varies significantly depending on the environment, operational activity, and level of exposure.
A structured threat assessment is typically required where unauthorised drone activity could impact safety, security, or operations.
Common environments and use cases
- Critical infrastructure sites with restricted or sensitive operations
- Facilities with high-value assets or safety-critical processes
- Locations exposed to public access or perimeter vulnerabilities
- Events, venues, and temporary high-risk environments
- Custodial or regulated environments where aerial access presents a risk
Indicators that an assessment is needed
- Increased visibility of drones in or around the site
- Lack of visibility or detection capability for low-altitude airspace
- Requirement to evaluate or justify Counter-UAS investment
- Concerns around surveillance, intrusion, or disruption
- Existing security systems not designed for aerial threats
Timing and planning considerations
A threat assessment is most effective when conducted early, before selecting or deploying Counter-UAS systems. This ensures that capability is aligned to the specific environment and operational requirements, rather than driven by technology alone.
Our Counter-UAS threat assessment approach
Paragon applies a structured, threat-led methodology to ensure Counter-UAS capability is aligned to the specific environment and operational requirements.
Our approach is independent of technology vendors and focused on defining the right capability based on risk, not product selection.
Define → Quantify → Model → Align → Assure
Define
Establish the operational environment, site characteristics, and potential drone threat scenarios.
Quantify
Assess the level of risk, exposure, and potential impact of unauthorised drone activity.
Model
Evaluate appropriate Counter-UAS capability based on the defined threat and environment.
Align
Ensure selected systems and approaches meet operational, regulatory, and practical requirements.
Assure
Validate capability through testing, evaluation, and real-world performance considerations.
Paragon operates independently of Counter-UAS vendors.
This ensures that recommendations are based solely on operational requirements and not influenced by specific technologies or systems.
Vendor-neutral and capability-led
What Counter-UAS capability includes
Effective Counter-UAS capability is built through a combination of detection, identification, and response measures. The appropriate approach depends on the operational environment, threat profile, and regulatory constraints.
A structured assessment ensures that capability is layered, proportionate, and aligned to real-world requirements.
Detection & Monitoring
The ability to detect and track drone activity within the operational environment, providing visibility of low-altitude airspace and early warning of potential threats.
Identification & Classification
Understanding the type, behaviour, and intent of detected drones, enabling informed decision-making and appropriate response.
Response and Mitigation
Defining how an organisation responds to unauthorised drone activity, within legal and operational constraints.
This may include procedural responses, coordination, and where appropriate, technical mitigation options.
Operational Integration
Ensuring that Counter-UAS capability integrates with existing security operations, systems, and workflows, without introducing unnecessary complexity.
Why Paragon
Paragon provides independent, structured Counter-UAS threat assessment focused on operational outcomes. Our approach ensures that organisations understand risk clearly and define capability that is proportionate, effective, and aligned to their environment.
We operate independently of Counter-UAS technology providers, ensuring that recommendations are based solely on operational requirements and not influenced by specific systems or vendors.
Vendor-neutral advisory
Operationally focused
Our work is grounded in real-world environments, supporting security providers and infrastructure operators in complex and safety-critical settings.
Structured and repeatable approach
Paragon applies a consistent methodology to ensure that threat assessment and capability definition are clear, defensible, and aligned to decision-making requirements.
Aligned to security and infrastructure environments
We understand the challenges of operating in environments where safety, security, and operational continuity are critical, and where aerial risk must be managed effectively.
Start with a structured threat assessment
Understand your exposure to drone-related risk and define the right Counter-UAS capability for your environment through a structured, vendor-neutral approach.