• Multirotor UAVs — tactical deployment, stable flight, payload options, rapid response.
• Fixed-Wing UAVs — long endurance & wide-area coverage (mapping, border patrol, ISR) {{note: fixed-wing drones are real aircraft-style UAVs}}
• VTOL Hybrid UAVs — fixed-wing range + vertical takeoff convenience.
• Heavy-Lift Platforms — carrying tools, sensors, rescue equipment.
• EO/IR Payloads — electro-optical and infrared targeting/surveillance.
• Specialized Payloads — LiDAR, gas detection, SAR beacons, multispectral.

• RF Spectrum Detection — identifies drone control links at long range.
• Wide-Area Radar — tracks autonomous drones and low-altitude targets.
• EO/IR Cameras — visual/thermal confirmation and threat classification.
• Sensor Fusion — combined RF + radar + EO/IR for maximum reliability.
• AI-Assisted Threat Analysis — real-time detection of hostile patterns.

• RF Jamming — neutralizes drone command links.
• GNSS Spoofing — controlled signal manipulation for safe interception.
• Directed Energy — targeted electromagnetic disruption.
• Portable Handheld Systems — field-ready neutralization tools.
• Base Protection Units — fixed installations for perimeter defense.
• Automated Kill-Chain Systems — detection → classification → countermeasure.

These systems are not off-the-shelf products. A structured process is required:

• Requirement Analysis — mission, terrain, regulations, RF environment.
• Engineering Validation — reviewed by manufacturer engineers.
• Custom Configuration — payloads, ranges, encryption, antennas.
• Compliance — alignment with Canadian & international regulations.

Some foreign-made UAV systems can present cybersecurity, data-sovereignty, or supply-chain risks. This includes cloud-connected platforms with remote data access, forced updates, or unsafe firmware. Fair D Canada prioritizes manufacturers that comply with strict security and confidentiality standards.

• Choosing the right drone for the mission (ISR, mapping, tactical, inspection).
• Understanding sensor types: EO, IR, LiDAR, multispectral, RF analyzers.
• Comparing counter-UAV methodologies and legal frameworks.
• Operational training & certification pathways.
• Integrating drones into existing security protocols.