by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby
DroneShield has announced the release of a major firmware update for its global fleet of counterdrone (C-UAS) devices. With the global introduction of Remote ID legislation, drone manufacturers have developed proprietary remote identification approaches that are becoming increasingly important in the management of the low altitude airspace.
Using DroneShield’s DroneLocator technology, the company’s devices are now able to detect a range of Remote ID signals, including those previously only available via the DJI AeroScope product. DroneLocator can display critical information such as the drone’s location, home location, serial number and speed, as well as the location of the pilot. These improvements are available for its man-portable, vehicle/ship and fixed-site products.
Enrolled devices will also receive a quarterly update to the DroneShield RFAI Artificial Intelligence engine, which provides a solution for unlawful, unregistered, and hostile drones. DroneShield RFAI can be run simultaneously with DroneLocator on a single DroneShield device, with DroneShield products running AI processing on edge. Both solutions are capable of operating without internet connection.
DroneLocator technology significantly increases the applications for DroneShield products, including an expansion of C-UAS, Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM), Low Altitude Airspace Monitoring, Drone Security and Drone Fleet Management. The update also includes enhanced performance in high noise environments, maps available on embedded devices, and an improved graphic user interface
“The addition of DroneLocator to our detection technology suite is the continuation of our long-term strategy to offer major enhancements to the existing product range via our software subscription model,” said DroneShield CTO Angus Bean. “We are pleased the technology is available immediately for all our existing end user community. This technology has been heavily requested by the C-UAS and adjacent industries.”
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Ian attended Dominican University of California, where he received a BA in English in 2019. With a lifelong passion for writing and storytelling and a keen interest in technology, he is now contributing to DroneLife as a staff writer.
Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
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