Copperchase is proud to announce the launch of its new ADS-B Surveillance System, developed in cooperation with strategic technology partners AVIONIX and ANSART.
Combining professional ADS-B surveillance technology with intelligent event processing, the solution provides airports, military airbases, and operators of critical infrastructure with a comprehensive real-time picture of both air and ground traffic.
Designed as a modular and scalable platform, the system enhances operational safety by collecting surveillance data from multiple sources, detecting potential hazards, and automatically interacting with external systems when predefined operational scenarios occur.
Comprehensive Surveillance Picture
Unlike conventional single-sensor solutions, the Copperchase ADS-B Surveillance System creates a complete operational picture by combining data from multiple surveillance receivers supporting industry-standard technologies, including:
- 1090 MHz Extended Squitter (1090ES)
- 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver (UAT)
- FLARM
- Additional surveillance technologies as required
By fusing information from multiple sensors, the system delivers a reliable and continuously updated view of ADS-B-equipped aircraft and ground vehicles operating throughout the monitored area.
Air and Ground Traffic Monitoring
The solution extends surveillance beyond aircraft by incorporating ADS-B vehicle transmitters installed on airport and airbase vehicles.
Ground vehicle tracking supports both:
- Standard ADS-B operation for civil applications
- Encrypted transmission modes for military and security-sensitive operations
This provides operators with complete visibility of authorised vehicles operating on runways, taxiways, aprons, and other restricted areas, significantly improving situational awareness during both routine and emergency operations.
Intelligent Event Detection
At the heart of the system is a powerful Event Detection Engine that continuously analyses surveillance data and automatically identifies operational scenarios, including:
- Aircraft entering protected zones
- Runway occupancy monitoring
- Aircraft passing predefined checkpoints
- Restricted area incursions
- Vehicle movement monitoring
- User-defined operational events
The Event Detection Engine allows customers to configure operational rules, alert thresholds, and automated responses to match local procedures and safety requirements.
Seamless Integration with Existing Infrastructure
The Copperchase ADS-B Surveillance System is designed as an open platform that seamlessly shares surveillance data with third-party systems, enabling airports and military organisations to build a fully integrated operational environment.
Supported integrations include:
- Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems
- Airport Operational Databases (AODB)
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- SCADA platforms
- Obstacle lighting systems
- Security and access control systems
- Command and Control applications
- Custom third-party systems via standard interfaces
Automated Response to Critical Events
Beyond monitoring and alerting, the system can automatically initiate predefined actions when specific operational scenarios occur.
Depending on customer requirements, it can activate external equipment such as:
- Obstacle lighting systems
- Warning beacons
- High-power relays
- Audible and visual alarm systems
- Other field devices connected through standard industrial interfaces
This capability enables immediate response to safety-critical events, reduces operator workload, and supports faster decision-making.
Drone & Vertiport Operations
The platform’s proven airport-surveillance logic now extends to drones, eVTOL aircraft, and vertiports using Remote ID to build a real-time picture of cooperative unmanned traffic alongside conventional aircraft.
- Vertiport traffic monitoring: real-time visibility of drones and eVTOL aircraft operating on and around a vertiport.
- Approach & departure monitoring: conflicts between drones, eVTOL aircraft, and conventional traffic in shared corridors.
- Unauthorized drone detection: Remote ID-equipped drones entering restricted or geofenced airspace, with graded alerts.
Built for Growth
The Copperchase ADS-B Surveillance System has been designed with future expansion in mind. Its modular architecture allows additional surveillance sensors, monitoring sites, event detection scenarios, and external system interfaces to be added as operational requirements evolve, protecting the customer’s investment while supporting future growth.
Looking Ahead
As airports and critical infrastructure operators continue to demand greater situational awareness and smarter operational management, the Copperchase ADS-B Surveillance System provides a future-ready platform that improves safety, increases operational efficiency, and integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
Whether protecting an international airport, a military installation, or critical infrastructure, Copperchase delivers intelligent surveillance solutions designed to meet today’s operational challenges while providing the flexibility to address tomorrow’s needs.