Enhance aerial threat protection with Pelco
Our cameras expand your ability to detect and track drones, helping defend against emerging threats.

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Leading Innovation. Defining Aerial Protection.

Real-time visual ID
Instantly verify and classify aerial objects with high-zoom visible optics and live analytics.
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Advanced thermal detection
Pelco’s cooled or uncooled thermal imaging detects small UAVs at distances exceeding 5 km, day or night.

Smart radar detection
Our PTZ cameras auto-track drones from radar or RF detection alerts for immediate visual confirmation.

High zoom optics
Identify fast-moving aerial targets with powerful optics up to 60× zoom capabilities.
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Our customer stories

Fresno Yosemite Int. Airport
- Joe Maskovich, Chief of Public Safety for Fresno Airports

Gosford City
- Sergeant Steve Hassett for NSW Police

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
- Ray Wood, Director of Management Information Systems for Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel

Chuckchansi Gold Casino & Resort
- Tommy McDonald, Surveillance Manager for Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort
Protect your airspace with Pelco's:
Detect threats from a distance
Detect and classify drones at long distances, day or night, using high-zoom visible optics and thermal sensors designed for small UAVs.
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Thermal detection
Detect and classify small UAVs from extreme distances with cooled or uncooled thermal imaging. -
High-zoom visible and thermal optics
Observe drones 24/7 using SD or HD optics, with zoom capabilities up to 60x. -
Real-time target verification
Pelco’s live video and analytics instantly verify aerial objects, enabling rapid response.

Achieve complete awareness via smart detectors
Our cameras offer automated target cueing and visual confirmation through their integration with radar, radio frequency (RF) and acoustic drone detectors.
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Integrates with market-leading radars
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Works with command & control systems
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NexOS with auto-tracking
Automatically focus on and spot drone targets using push or ROI tracking modes.

Built for any deployment
Engineered to thrive in extreme conditions, our cameras are rugged for permanent installation yet mobile-ready for rapid-response teams.
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All-weather performance
Built to withstand harsh environments, with IP67 protection and corrosion resistance from –30°C to +65°C (–22°F to +149°F). -
Fixed or mobile options
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Defense-grade durability
Engineered to military and industrial specifications for optimal mission reliability.

See drone threats in real time
- Adapt to any light condition with thermal imaging
- Rapid mode switching between visible and thermal
- Intuitive system control via NexOS platform
- Instant visual feedback and threat verification
Why choose Pelco’s anti-drone solutions?
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Multi-sensor technology
Advanced drone detection combines thermal imaging, high-zoom optics, and radar integration.
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Fully ONVIF conformant
Integrates seamlessly with any ONVIF-conformant VMS and command platforms.
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Rugged & reliable design
Defense-grade cameras engineered for extreme condition protection and corrosion-resistant materials.
Anti-drone security cameras FAQ’s
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What are the essential components of a comprehensive drone detection and anti-drone system?
Speak to a security expertA robust counter-UAV system combines radar or RF detectors for early threat ID, PTZ cameras for tracking and thermal sensors for low-light operation. Mitigation tools, such as jammers or interceptors, and unified software help ensure a rapid, coordinated response.
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How can drones be detected at night?
Speak to a security expertThermal imaging detects drones by their heat signatures, unaffected by light levels. Integrated radar or RF sensors with infrared cameras provide tracking and visual confirmation, even in complete darkness.
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What are common drone countermeasures and technology?
Contact salesCountermeasures include RF jamming, GPS spoofing and net or kinetic interceptors. These are deployed after camera-based visual confirmation to reduce false positives and help ensure effective mitigation.
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How does drone detection technology work?
Radar, RF scanners or acoustic sensors first detect UAVs. Integrated PTZ cameras with thermal and optical zoom confirm and track the target, enabling real-time assessment and coordinated response.Contact sales