Associated British Ports - ABP’s Port of Southampton is partnering with drone detection specialists, Houndstooth Wireless (HTW). Active since September 2021, Houndstooth Wireless’ drone detection solution helps ABP Southampton scope drone activity in the Port of Southampton.

Ben Toomer, the Security Manager - ABP Southampton, at Associated British Ports – ABP, said “We are excited to be partnering with an innovative SME, like Houndstooth Wireless on this project, as we continuously improve safety and security for our port and customers.

Houndstooth Wireless’ drone detection solution

Houndstooth Wireless’ technology is building a clear picture of drone activity and helping us maintain the highest standards"

Ben Toomer adds, “Houndstooth Wireless’ technology is building a clear picture of drone activity and helping us maintain the highest standards.

Houndstooth Wireless is a British SME and winner of numerous UK government innovation awards, including T-TRIG from the Department for Transport and Smart Grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

Associated British Ports - HTW partnership

The state-of-the-art technology detects and locates both drones and their operators. Houndstooth Wireless’ (HTW) solutions provide on-site teams with actionable data and analytics, in order to carry out risk assessments and inform operational and strategic responses.

Suja Sivadasan, the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Houndstooth Wireless (HTW), said “We are delighted to be partnering with ABP Southampton, to maximize safety and security of the port. Port of Southampton is a major transport hub and large, complex site, which provides an ideal environment to demonstrate our solution’s capabilities.

Ease of deployment and cost-effective solution

Suja Sivadasan adds, “Our scalability, ease of deployment, and cost-effectiveness offer a new capability that has been previously out of reach for many businesses.

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