When any damage to aircraft or people at airport is cause by any object which is located at unsuitable place, then this comes under FOD. For controlling such type of many foreign object debris prevention programs and tools have been introduced. Every FOD has its own way of prevention like runway FOD relates to the objects fallen from aircrafts, any broken equipment or birds, Taxiway FOD relates to the presence of small objects, and Maintenance FOD relates to tools, small parts or materials.

FOD has now become an important quality control and safety concept in any aerospace and aviation sectors. Foreign object damage in aviation can interrupt the smooth functioning of airplanes and helicopters like landing and takeoff. This damage can now be controlled by using proper preventive programs and safety tools like disposal cans & bags, airfield sweepers, FOD detection system and many more.