Public safety leaders discuss interoperability, information sharing, and operational readiness At the DRONERESPONDERS National Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, a panel of public safety, policy, and event-security leaders discussed the growing challenge of counter-UAS operations for large-scale public events. DRONERESPONDERS is a global nonprofit … [Read more...] about Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
Anti-drone technology
The $20 Counter-Drone Tool You Probably Already Own
U.C. Irvine researchers thwart target-tracking drones with umbrellas By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A team of scientists at the University of California Irvine has discovered a flaw in the design of AI-enabled autonomous target-tracking (ATT) drones, such as those used in border security operations, that could allow the tracked person to defeat the UAV using a tool … [Read more...] about The $20 Counter-Drone Tool You Probably Already Own
From Birds to Drones: Robin Radar Technology Joins World Cup Security Effort
‘It’s a bird, no it’s a drone’ – Robin Radar can tell the difference By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As security officials all over the world look for systems to help them protect critical infrastructure and mass gatherings of people from the potential threats of hostile drones, a Dutch company is offering a solution for detecting and identifying small UAVs, based in … [Read more...] about From Birds to Drones: Robin Radar Technology Joins World Cup Security Effort
New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
El Paso Airspace Closures Highlight What Counter-Drone Deployment Still Needs
Two airspace restrictions in West Texas within weeks of each other have pushed counter-drone operations back into the spotlight. The events near El Paso and Fort Hancock were different in scope. But together, they point to the same conclusion: counter-UAS capabilities are necessary, yet scaling them safely requires tighter coordination and better identification … [Read more...] about El Paso Airspace Closures Highlight What Counter-Drone Deployment Still Needs
