WINS held an online workshop on Operational Experience with Drones in Nuclear Security. By sharing operational experiences and case studies, this workshop explored how nuclear operators are utilising drones to enhance security operations, optimise resources, and strengthen preparedness. Best practices for integrating drones into existing security systems at nuclear facilities, the technological and regulatory enablers required for successful implementation, and the future potential of drones as an effective tool in ensuring the secure and efficient operation of nuclear facilities worldwide were addressed at the workshop. Furthermore, participants had the chance to better understand how drones can be part of adversary capabilities and how the nuclear sector has responded to these evolving threats.
The workshop provided participants with the opportunity to:
- Gain a clear understanding of drone technologies and their implications for the security of nuclear facilities
- Explore ways in which drones can complement physical protection systems and act as force multipliers for security teams
- Examine in further detail how drones can enhance situational awareness, surveillance and incident response capabilities
- Discuss technical, operational, and regulatory factors relevant to integrating drones into nuclear security arrangements
- Exchange experiences with operators who have implemented drone-based security solutions
- Understand how adversaries may exploit drones for malicious purposes and assess related security risks
- Identify the need to adapt existing security measures to address emerging drone threats and operational challenges
- Review existing and future counter-drone technologies and potential legal issues for deploying them
The online workshop was held on 14 and 15 April 2026.
Further information on the webinar can be found here.
