In the 1994 classic film The Shawshank Redemption, Morgan Freeman’s inmate character, Red, had a reputation as a man “known to locate certain things from time to time.” But Red limited his contraband ring to tame, comfort items for his incarcerated clientele – booze, “playing cards with nekkid ladies,” and even a rock hammer. In the real world, prison contraband can … [Read more...] about New Counter-drone Effort Will Tackle Prison Contraband Bandits
Anti-drone technology
DroneShield Could Fly Higher with New Australian Export Plan
An Australian counter-drone developer is applauding a new national defense strategy that may lead to more opportunities in the fight to keep rogue drones from the skies Down Under. In a recent press release, DroneShield came out in favor of Australia’s recently authorized Defence Export Strategy. The new policy will allow the government to collaborate more closely with … [Read more...] about DroneShield Could Fly Higher with New Australian Export Plan
Report: Counter-drone Solutions Experience “Stratospheric” Increase
A new study by a drone think-tank reveals growth trends and cautionary challenges for the growing counter-drone industry. Bard College’s Center for the Study of the Drone released a 23-page report on Feb 20 that breaks down available counter-drone products and identifies various ways each solution approaches drone mitigation. Although most drones are piloted by qualified, … [Read more...] about Report: Counter-drone Solutions Experience “Stratospheric” Increase
DroneShield Releases 2 Counter-drone Products
DroneShield, an Australian-American company, recently announced the release of two new products in the continuing battle to detect, deter and down rogue unmanned aircraft. DroneGun Tactical is now available for purchase (where legal) and follows the 2017 release of DroneGun MKII. Like its predecessor, the "gun" discharges radio signals that can take control of a rogue … [Read more...] about DroneShield Releases 2 Counter-drone Products
DJI Puts No-Fly Zones in Place for South Korea Winter Olympics
DJI has pushed a software update to install temporary no-fly zones around several venues in South Korea before this month's Winter Olympics. According to a statement from the industry leading manufacturer, "The decision to implement temporary flight restrictions in Pyeongchang and other Korean cities is intended to increase safety and security measures and will be in effect … [Read more...] about DJI Puts No-Fly Zones in Place for South Korea Winter Olympics
