Rebecca Spayne, Managing Editor, Defence Buyer presents an overview of the different types of counter drone technology, and the growth in appetite for the proper use of drones in security, defence and police. As technology continues to evolve and grow, we can only expect new and creative ways for criminals to gain data or access to prohibited sites, borders or crossings. This is where we have seen the adoption of drones increase over the last decade when it comes to the illegal use of the technology. This feature will first analyse the types of security and military technology available to deter and detect the unlawful use of drones, and then look at how the defence, police and private security sectors are using drones to their advantage.   Detecting drones  Drone Monitoring Equipment can be passive (simply